[esoxmagnum]

Well, I sucked at English, so I won’t dispute it (I’m an engineer), but it’s common Chicago language to say “Lakefront neighborhood” or “Austin neighborhood”, etc. Been that way for since I can remember (and I’m retired).

But then again, we call a sandwich a sammich.

You are probably correct. We in Chicago are known for our own style of language.

We say “pop” others say “soda”.

We’re a big city, but not as refined as New York or LA.

[VerySadAmerican]

In the south we say “coke”.

[wku man]

You're right...everyday people, who don't make their living through propagating the English language, do misuse grammar. I don't necessarily have a problem with that...after all, it's not their job to speak and write correctly. But if words are your business, you'd better damn well use the right words.

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