Real World Is Coming To Chicago, Here's A Quick Neighborhood Guide For Them
(Source) The Real World appears to be headed back to Chicago for its 30th season, assuming it get can permits. The house would be located at 1100 W. Randolph St. in Chicago’s West Loop, west of downtown. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that an affiliate of Bunim-Murray Productions will appear “before the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals” on June 20 because they “must obtain special permits to allow for ‘a seven-bed, temporary, group living residence’ in the property.” The application for the permit specifies a 12-week shoot; that producers will alter the property to add showers and a kitchen; and have a design that will “embody Chicago” and “be compatible with the character of the neighborhood.”
Oh, and there will be security 24-7. If you recall, Chicago was the site of protests against the show. At one point, 600-700 people protested and nine were arrested, and MTV pressed charges. But that was 2001, and this is 13 years later. Back then, some protesters were concerned with gentrification; this new location “has become a magnet for restaurant operators, real estate investors and tech firms, including Google Inc,” Crain’s reported.
Oh hell yes. I’m sure a bunch of people will call me a loser for still watching Real World, whatever, I like what I like and part of what I like is trashy reality television. Anyway, let me be the first to say welcome back Real World, you’re going to love it in Chicago. Here are some quick tips for your neighborhood.
1. If you walk due West past the United Center you’re going to find a really fun time. Make sure you keep the Cameras with you because we’ll definitely want to watch how that unfolds.
2. You’ll undoubtedly end up at the Mid on many nights, that will be a perfect place to hang with d-bags and get in fake fights.
3. There’s a Subway 1 block away from your house which I’m pretty sure was done by design. It’s cool because you’re in one of the best food neighborhoods in the City yet 99.9% of your meals will be 5 dollar foot longs.
4. While on the topic of food. Please please please go to the Greek Isles or Athena or Parthenon in Greek Town. I need to see the old school Greek Owners face when you walk in the door.
5. If you curse the Hawks or Bulls I’ll hate you forever.
Now let’s go. Hopefully a stoolie or someone who is familiar with Barstool gets casted because if I don’t get in that house/hot tub at least once I’ll consider this all a huge failure.