Streets by VICE: Chicago (Halsted Street)

[@nwrighteous]

As a Chicagoan, I'd say Western is more the backbone of the city. Halsted is more like the jugular. But overall, a cool look at a slice of what is an enormously diverse city. No 22 min documentary can capture the entirety of Chicago, but this is a nice glimpse.

[@AngelGarcia-ct5wv]

nwrighteous you're right, it's also the longest Avenue in Chicago ♥️🤘🏼

[@coochielover4619]

Although western is bigger ,etc Halsted has more history

[@migtasti]

Or Damen tbh

[@trackboyjstyles]

On me! What about Pulaski?!

[@JoebsonOSRS]

But western isnt close to downtown while halsted cuts right in the corner of downtown

[@christopherholloway8999]

My mans said "Halstead and 76" not "76th and Halstead". You sure he's from Chicago

[@johndoeing]

+Christopher Holloway non-american here. What is the difference? What street are you supposed to say first?

[@christopherholloway8999]

+Emptying my Nine typically (at least in my experience) Chicago natives when talking about corners or general areas say the ordinal street name first. For example: "51st and Blackstone" or "79th and King Drive". I live in the Chatham neighborhood, and I rarely ever hear someone say the name of a street before an ordinal street name, unless there are no ordinal streets, like "Marquette and Vernon"

[@69eddieD]

+Christopher Holloway I grew up on the south side in the 60s and 70s. You're right.

[@c8ake]

+Christopher Holloway hilarious you said 79th and King...I used to live right over there. Anyway...im a few minutes into this doc and it seems lame as hell.

[@jasonrentaponga7805]

+Christopher Holloway Judging by your grammar you ARE from Chicago.

[@mojtabakarami6078]

Best documentry that I have ever seen about a city. Made me really love Chicago.

[@SuperDonantonio]

Search chiraq bro, yw

[@chubbs.mp3435]

+Frank Jaegar chicongo? I thought it was chiraq

[@brrski439]

+Frank Jaega where are you from my friend? are you even from any of those 2 cities?

[@69eddieD]

+Frank Jaegar Chicago is nothing like Detroit. Chicago still thrives, but it is messed up. Chicago has many different neighborhoods. There are a lot of cool places to go pretty much all over the city. You just have to know where to go. Many places in the city are dangerous. If you look like you know where you're going you'll be OK. I do cringe when I see tourists with their guard down. I lived most of my life in Chicago, and I still live in the area. It still amazes me how it thrives in spite of punishing taxes, high crime, corrupt government, etc. It's the people that make it happen.

[@brrski439]

+Eddie X exactly, I'm from the area and when I read this guy's comment it did nothing but disturb me because of how wrong he is. thanks for the support.

[@AF-Twice]

Western Ave is the backbone of Chicago. It runs through the entire city. It is the longest continuous street in Chicago.

[@transformersloverjon]

AF Twice Very true. Still, Halsted has a lot of cultural hotspots.

[@maria-isabelcardonamaguiga3804]

you right to be honest

[@PC4USE1]

You are right but Halsted is more diverse than Western(at least on the South Side section).More poor whites,blacks and latinos.

[@matthewanzelone]

Pretty sure it’s the longest street in the world. Definitely longest in America.

[@Btree33]

western might be the worst street in Chicago ..

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

People talking crap about Chicago and have never been there to see how great the city is even though it has some really rough areas hahahaha. Stop drinking the koolaid.

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

PROUDLY born & raised in the Chi! Love my hometown! Amazing city!

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

"Rich with pride and soul" describes Chicago perfectly! Born & raised and walked these streets of this city for almost 48 years...and will take my last breath here as well. Living here takes alot of grit & its certainly not made for the weak. Definitely a proud Chicagoan for life 💙❤

[@kevinkthedj]

This is wonderful. As a Chicagoan, this is legit document of a specific part of our city that is HIGHLY underrated for it's diversity, food, and character. As a comedian, tour guide, and broadcaster and most of all a Chicagoan, this is something to look at if you want visit. The Polish sausage is a must!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

I love my city...

[@wgraham2410]

Wow great video Vice! Wish you guys could do this for several more streets in Chicago like Western or Pulaski or Chicago ave. I know most people not from Chicago have a negative view about it but i LOVE my city. Don't believe everything you see in the news, It only shows a SMALL overview of the whole city.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

+wgraham2410 What do you mean don't believe everything in the news? Where are you from? probably the Suburbs because this city is SHIT!

[@wgraham2410]

+DEZ n00ts nope, actually live in Albany park. and if you hate it then leave. is it a perfect city, god no not even close. but I still love it. born and raised. also, nice screen name. and I'm not being sarcastic, the Dez Nuts jokes always get me, just like the that's what she said lol

[@xaviermccloud4586]

***** If I don't like it leave? Shallow since I have family and kids here... I'm realistic so I can tell you, I can't IMAGINE living anywhere else, but this city would be PERFECT with: A LOT less government corruption and careless spending, Better school funding and after school programs for minorities(instead of SHUTTING DOWN 110 schools) Take away Cook county Tax, Liqour Tax, Gas Tax and lower taxes to what the SURROUNDING states are, 6.5-7.5. It's funny how this city has it's own economy(corruption) gas prices fluctuate here more then anywhere else in the states AND it's the 7th most expensive city to live in IN THE WORLD! Segregation is HORRIBLE, not socially, economically. This is nowhere near a GOOD city, but honestly to me it's better then Living in Milwaukee!!! Oh and one more thing, I BET YOU'RE WHITE! Albany Park? WHITE! That's why you "Love it here" so much. Privilege is a BITCH, gentrification is a BITCH and systematic racism is a bitch. Oh and I've had this name online before xbox360. Used to play Diablo 2 with it. Please don't go on saying "well go live in india" Or some shit like that, I live HERE I don't need to see other places to know how bad the world is, I feel it everyday. There are places in this city that are damn near second world. NOWHERE in an American city as BIG as Chicago should be second world living. Every side of the city has businesses, indians, chinese, polish, mexicans EXCEPT FOR MOST BLACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tell me that isn't a racial loan issue, PLEASE tell me why most blacks are ghetto and have issues. Only one thing I know comes to mind and that is American History. Rant over.

[@wgraham2410]

DEZ n00ts Wow you sound ridiculous. I am not even going to engage in conversation with you. I agree this city has a lot of issues i already said that but i still love this city. And have you ever been to Albany Park? The majority of people that live their are Hispanic, Indian, or Korean. So don't make yourself sound dumb by trying to make this racial or by "guessing" my race based on where i live. Have a good day and enjoy your jaded life by feeling sorry for yourself but not wanting to do anything about it, expect complain.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

***** I hate internet psychologist. Everyone has a horrible life to them.

[@fiercekoolaid7711]

I'm from Philly, and I love my city. But something makes me love Chicago. I don't know what. I almost feel like I should move there some day.

[@gamertron0993]

FierceKoolAid chicago is a very beautiful and good city but like every city it has its bad parts so stay in the good parts and everything will be good

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

FierceKoolAid ..... let me tell you.... if you live in Philly, you can definitely live in Chicago....I love my city, it's a.great city, so much culture man. It has its bad areas yes but don't drink the koolaid, do your own research.

[@AngelGarcia-ct5wv]

FierceKoolAid slide bro. I live around the corner from The Plant, shown on this video; and even though it's a dangerous neighborhood I wouldn't trade my chicago for any other city

[@burtmaclin553]

I'm also from philly and something is calling me to chicago. I think it's my love of hotdogs

[@SuckMyJohnson]

I’m from Chicago and I love it. I feel the same way about Philly. If Chicago burned to the ground (again) Philly would be my next choice. We have nothing that compares to Reading Terminal.

[@NickBartolo]

Love my hometown. Well done Vice.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

***** All you internet idiots say autistic, assburgers and then you ask if someones black when you don't get your way... you're all the same. Oh and educate my social skills, how about you get a passing grade in your English class before trying to shit on someone, mkay?

[@orphanmurphy2570]

Nick Bartolo definitely a place I want to visit. Maybe even find work but probably without a visa. I'm Irish and pour the best pint.

[@chrisclouds4182]

Born and raised Chicagoan approving this doc. I'm glad yall covered all of Halsted from south to north. I've been to Jim's polish stand a million times. Open 24hrs, greasy, and super cheap, perfect after the bar food.

[@Dgmstudios40]

"Do you like sausage? Cause I like SAUSAGE." Yes my friend, I know you like sausages.

[@havoso]

The left always has to show out, they forgot how to be gay and still act like a man

[@OptimisticerikTTV]

@Chicago 23 ..how do you know his political affiliation?🤔 do you know him personally??😂😂😂

[@havoso]

erik belle trump 2020

[@havoso]

Sheridan Isashitstain trump 2020

[@saber26ful]

*Saahsij

[@emile7794]

Really good journalism here! I love how both the dark and the fun sides of the street were shown. I just got back from Chicago for the weekend and I absolutely loved it, but now when I go back I will make sure to visit halsted

[@erdbeermund78]

Good for the most part. The only thing I'd say is it might have been stronger if it included a few words about UIC, Greektown, and Lincoln Park.

[@Thehubb1]

Born and raised in Los Angeles and moved to Chicago 6 years ago and have never even thought about going back. Wonderful, welcoming, diverse and fun city. Recommended to anyone who feels like nyc is too much but LA is to spread out and disconnected

[@foreverxundefined]

I don't think Chicago could be covered in 1 video, I'm left feeling there was 98% more to be viewed. Pretty cool though.

[@skyhoward2050]

this is just 1 Chicago street

[@foreverxundefined]

+Sky Howard I know my friend, I've lived here for 27 years & counting.

[@westproductions100]

+Miguel Ayala They didn't even get all of Halstead street so yea you can't unless you plan on having it be a super long video.

[@DavidVujanic]

Good series. Get out in the world and do more!

[@LifeOfTheParty323]

I've been to Chicago once and I'm going again in 2 weeks. Can't wait.

[@peachmangoplum]

chicago native here, if you like authentic middle eastern food go to kedzie st. great Korean foods on kimball. oh and dont leave without getting lou malnatis deep dish. lol not sure what youre going for but i can give more recommendations on food if you want

[@LifeOfTheParty323]

Everyone says Lou Manaltis but can one person finish a whole pizza? Can you order by the slice?

[@peachmangoplum]

ah I wish we could order by the slice, but you have to buy a whole pizza.Don't worry though, they have personal pizzas (deep dish or thin) that are just the right size. Lou's is my all time favorite pizza but if you can't find one in the area you are staying, Giodanos, Gino's East, or Pizanos is delicious too (:

[@LifeOfTheParty323]

Thank you. I'll check it out before I leave. I didn't do that the first time I was there so i'm grateful for a second chance.

[@ROTAR666]

dont get shot

[@donnelladams8362]

Chicago is huge and that wind in December is crazy, I was visiting chicago and I decided to walk from The United Center to the train station downtown. Chicago is big as hell.

[@mic1240]

The “Windy City” name has nothing to do with the weather/atmosphere, and no windier than other cities (though can have stiff breeze off the lake).

[@Candyliz2003]

Just one complaint, +VICE : No Greek-town?!

[@nwrighteous]

+Candyliz2003 +1

[@Candyliz2003]

***** WTF is wrong with you? Go crawl back into your bigot basement. Did you run out of crack or meth and can't keep yourself off the internet? Fucking loser.

[@Candyliz2003]

***** What's wrong with you? Why you such a bigot?

[@ΣΚΑΣΕΚΑΙΚΟΛΥΜΠΑ]

+Frank Jaegar we piss on you . heck we always did, dont hate lady calm down

[@louistsichlis4971]

+Candyliz2003 +Frank Jaegar Greektown doesn't deserve mention tbh but Jaegar you must be an uneducated moron to be able to say what you just said. If greeks were so lazy then how come Greeks are essentially the most well-established immigrant community in America?

[@YasminRawr]

Really loved this documentary! Made me add Chicago to my bucket list from the UK wish you would've been able to get more in depth interviews from varied neighbourhoods in the south side but great work, great presenter. Vice you should really work on banning the trolls from the comment section

[@runner6500]

Anybody remember the smell of the old Stockyards?

[@Mykeg111]

I was born and raised in “Da Chi”!! Bridgeport is one of the most racial divided places in the city!! If you are not a Policeman, firefighter or Italian you not welcome!!!! Bridgeport and Archer heights are WORST places you could have shown to represent the wonderful city of diverse culture!!! And Western would have been a better pick!!!!

[@jlv3x]

You must not have been through Bridgeport in a while, it is a predominantly Latino and Asian neighborhood now.

[@foreveranon6940]

@@jlv3x still, Chicago is still very segregated and communities of color get very unfair treatment from the government

[@MartVale1]

That’s the old Bridgeport. I would say Canaryville is how you are describing Bridgeport. If you are not white they will stare at you.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I sprayed alot of lawns up and down Halsted over the years. All the way down south of Harvey World on into the Heights.

[@tilitila88]

Chicago's dynamic is unique.Without it being overwhelming, you just appreciate every neighborhood.

[@EricTolley]

I love my hometown.

[@dom7mc]

These are great. Keep them coming!!

[@3S0JJD]

see vice, this is good content. Do yonge street in Toronto.

[@strangersound]

The Plant segment was worth an entire documentary. Every community needs to implement something like that.

[@triciac.3792]

I love my city and miss it so much!

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Patricia Chmelar me too... you're very pretty 😉

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

Me live in San Antonio

[@highspacefox]

love this "Streets" series, great way to get a little snap shot of a citys culture, thanks for creating these Vice! Best Media outlet of the age!

[@MrTynanDraper]

Really well done. Chicago is so similar to Toronto in geography, size and climate. . maybe just a bit more wild and gritty than Toronto.

[@MrTynanDraper]

+2sacks1 You're right Chicago has a much more developed gang culture/ ghetto culture.

[@MrTynanDraper]

+2sacks1 just proved you've never been to Toronto or most of Canada. It's almost impossible to find a frenchman in Toronto unless they are from a French speaking part of Africa.

[@datlad35960]

+2sacks1 so sorry about our french pussies bud'

[@CdeLorena]

+Daniel Tynan Im from Toronto too buddy, this guy is a fucking idiot lol! you know your facts tho

[@person4211]

+Daniel Tynan despite the fact chicago has extreme poverty worse then toronto.

[@joshhale4188]

probally the best ad I have ever seen for American tourism.never wanted to visit the US, now I wanna live in Chicago.

[@MpowerdAPE]

+Josh Hale Chicago would love to have you. My advice... go for the cheap rent in a hood with character. Or pay threw the nose and get the same old "yuppie town" every US city seems to be afflicted with these days.

[@Dgmstudios40]

+Josh Hale If you move here, please move to the white area and only go where other white people go. If you walk in the wrong neighbor hoods where the blacks or hispanics live, you can get murdered in a few seconds. I'm black and I grew up around blacks and hispanics, so I'm not being racist. Just a word of advice.

[@Dgmstudios40]

***** Yeah Cicero is really safe. Little Village and humboldt park could be kinda dangerous at night. But yeah most of the murders are done by the African Americans here. It's sad for me to say, but that's the truth.

[@Dgmstudios40]

Young Migo Yeah you're right

[@Warsie]

Michael Brians I'm black too - don't the white people just get asked if they want drugs?

[@marcuscadiz2012]

I'm from Humboldt Park and I used to frequent Bridgeport a lot when I was younger. Going to Sox Games and Maxwell Street.

[@TheHuntingApex]

As soon as I saw US Cellular on the thumbnail I had to watch this video #GoSox

[@dannynikolic1982]

WinActive Cubs are better

[@seripham4849]

this by far THE BEST series idea ever. i love these, vice, please PLEASE keep it up

[@sleepingmelons8420]

Jims is so Chicago. I always find myself grabbing some food from Jims.

[@hotkarl92]

21:44 Made me smile ear to ear.. I need to visit my widwest neighbor again soon!!

[@Chimedic77]

...“My grandfather came up with the polish sausage..” Me *laughs in Polish*

[@jaysinista]

"Those not Timbs" lol my man kept it smooth 100 with him... lol

[@Govi627]

Nice, I love hearing about Chicago history. #8 Halsted bus represent

[@cg2158]

Finally highlighting the beauty and culture and love that is Chicago!!!!!!

[@gimlet7]

Sweet home Chicago

[@matthewfritz3446]

Grew up near halsted in the south suburbs in Homewood. This video gave me chills as a lot of those places shown in the video I remember passing by on the metra going towards Chicago

[@victoriashevlin8587]

Sweet Home Chicago...

[@cjwright5306]

Rest in peace curl, my cousin's on the black side of my family thats they grandmother she stayed in altgeld gardens for years,I used to b there in the mid 90s all the time..

[@ICampPhoenixNecklace]

What is the song playing in the background at the end?

[@ambermichelle23]

I live in NYC but grew in the Chi -- off of 116th & Halsted. You guys nailed it. Thank you.

[@MrBcam818]

He couldn't wait to get to boys town lol

[@sheriherrick4420]

AWESOME video! well told- I just love it!

[@Ishbu101]

Can you do one on Toronto?

[@busyrand]

Well done VICE! I'm always protective of my Hometown [Southside Wild 100s], and you guys presented an insightful grounded piece. Thank you.

[@marchmadness76]

Hell yeah I'm from Chicago too! I'm a huge Sox fan too!

[@joeartinez09]

great piece. shows the the bright and positive side of Chicago . hope there's a part two

[@exoszn6]

They should make the next GTA hear.

[@jaycee4899]

Edgewater, Humboldt Park, Gage Park, Englewood,DT, Lawndale and Wild 100's over out East. Any more hoods? Lets email Rockstar lol

[@fortyforfree]

+Justin Carrillo little village. Back of the yards. North lawndale

[@dee_3562]

exo szn hell yeah gta needs to finally do a Midwest metropolis like Chicago maybe add chief keef on the sound track lmao

[@eriks5643]

Justin Carrillo edgewater is yuppie ville

[@Warsie]

exo szn holy shit actually thats a good idea I wonder how they'd portray it rofl. Will they have a seasonal option where shitbis different in winter vs summer?

[@mattecviii]

As a Guy from Asia; Who likes America too much, This gave me more school than school itself.

[@dougbright6913]

Berlin isn't on Halsted...

[@SuperLazyCat]

when they said closed loop reminded me of Portlandia

[@MartVale1]

Portlandia got the idea of women’s & children first bookstore from here in Chicago.

[@joelcastellanos1330]

Missed a great opportunity to show pilsens art and mexican heritage 👎🏻

[@j.c5078]

The lady fighting for environmental cleanup was very inspiring. Good one vice!

[@broadwayblack5782]

GO TO THE SOUTHSIDE SPEND A DAY

[@ca44444]

For realsies! Hyde Park is gorgeous!!

[@RommelEGH]

this was a great docu, nicely done vice

[@cristerowarrior1450]

Get some one with a real Chicago accent. We are a dying breed

[@Warsie]

Cristero Warrior what's a "real Chicago accent?"

[@dilligaf0220]

Chicago doesn't have an accent, it has a speech impediment. Signed, Packers fan. :D

[@4Jß]

Chuck Farley you’re from Wisconsin you have no room to talk about anything.

[@foudii1654]

^^^^

[@sanjeevansinha7023]

Please continue this series

[@JTMaps]

Damn, my dude is really excited about that sausage. A little too excited

[@420youngin3]

exactly shit creeped me out

[@ashyclaret]

He's a bender!

[@LouB3rt]

It was only 23 minutes, so understandably they couldn't show the whole city on Halsted- but I feel like they missed a lot. Fun to watch none the less.

[@sharkface8429]

Im not the only one who thinks he sounds like kermit the frog?

[@joshuajuarez9930]

Native Chicagoan here, and all I've got to say is this is truly one of the greatest cities in the world! I lived in El Paso, TX for 15 months, and I didn't like it. At first it was cool you see the natural beauty of the Franklin Mountains, the desert, etc, but then you find out that although the minimum is $7.25 the cost of living is damn near the same as Chicago well that's when you realize it isn't worth it lol. EP taught me hard work ethic, and how to appreciate my work, but it also made me realize I didn't know what I had until I lost it.

[@iam_tenko1213]

Where's Chief Keef?

[@tygergarner8703]

In LA

[@ddongarrison5382]

What does Chief keef gotta do with Bridgeport??..

[@He1boy]

This was great. Really gave an outsider (me) a feel for this great city. Hope to see more of this series!

[@TruthFLA]

i think he eats his fair share of sausage. take that how you want it. pause

[@mrwhatsup71]

TruthFLA lol I got the same vibes off him lol

[@EddieLeal]

3:01 Bullets don't recognize good side/bad side. Stay frosty out there Chicago!

[@yourfuneraldirector6432]

I loved living on N. Lake Shore as a youngster. You could walk from the high rise condo to Halsted for the best hot dogs, pizza and anything you wanted food wise. Chicago's little pockets of communities are like little villages to their own.

[@justin806806]

man this guys voice! reminds me of a butchy lesbian.

[@catherineblackburn2803]

He sounds like Seth rogan if he took helium balloon

[@ricomichel]

Love this series!

[@xote316]

I fuckin love my city, man 💯

[@Wolfswind003]

I've waited for you to show the Chicago Diner as it means a lot to me. Waiting payed off. Great documentary. Makes me want to go back right away to explore the city more :)

[@glodeine]

Chiraq Drillinois

[@stesharhodes]

They forgot to say that 2 major universities are on Halsted..UIC (the University of Illinois at Chicago) my alma mater and DePaul and no mention of Greek Town or the other great food establishments that are on the Blvd. I remember smelling Jims as our team (women's basketball) would be conditioning for pre-season on the soccer field. This docu has so many incredible memories for me in college. One of my bff;s grew up in the Algaleds Garden's

[@EliasBac]

Moved from Paris to Montreal, been here for 5 years. But I REALLY feel like experiencing the US for a Year of two. I think I found my city. Chicago sounds awesome !

[@nyck1d36]

go to the Southside it's really nice

[@ncimq]

Awesome piece Vice! Keep it coming.

[@Danburybeeches]

Fantastic film. Well done to everyone involved.

[@obthree2830]

Love how they’re talking about Halsted and when they show the 35st sign and the building it’s on Morgan.

[@ReinaFerraris]

Excellent! Yes, I am from Chicago and I live off Halsted, in Bridgeport.

[@LilView]

Thanks Vice. Great video. Nice to see the insider's perspective on different cities in America.

[@teaandreads]

This was super cool 👌🏼😎 keep it up

[@itsallgoodnigga222]

i love vice best channel ever !!!

[@DrQupax]

Really enjoyed watching this, thanks Vice. Would love to visit Chicago.

[@rondonthepeopleschamp5183]

These are awesome Vice.

[@rasraetc]

super proper on point on my city and areas I've lived within. gratitude

[@jackrusso7192]

This series is great

[@JoebsonOSRS]

As someone who lives in bridgeport id say he was very accurate on his view of what bridgeport is

[@TheZakHill]

This could go on for hours and I'd still be lovin it.

[@joaquintapia8227]

I love this STREETS BY VICE videos they are so interesting !!!!! Keep it up :)

[@joncrennes]

Liking the city videos! Thanks!

[@themrjones]

This episode is pretty fucking good, love seeing old and new.

[@alexunzueta5898]

Anyone know the music playing around the 20 minute mark? Or music similar to it? What type of genre is that?

[@shevek161]

This was bloody fantastic to watch. Big ups VICE; more cities please! (maybe outside the U.S.?)

[@cstam4645]

Wow-you totally left out Greek Town and Englewood! You went thru them to get to Altgeld Gardens, and the up to Save Money Productions, where you flashed the street sign at Halsted/Milwaukee Sts. Not nice.

[@cstam4645]

Ps-63rd/Halsted is NOT a war zone. At the time you filmed, a new Whole Foods and Starbucks were being built. The Greek shops and restaurants didn't even get an honorable mention. #Greektown #Englewood