I was born (1953) and raised in the city of Chicago, in the city itself. I’ve got what you might call a northern urban accent. I live in St. Louis now, but my accent is not like here.
No more nasal, or yous guys, or POP for soda.. LOL
I too grew up in the inner city, “Little Italy”, Taylor and Halsted.. Moved west to another Italian neighborhood, Harrison St. and St Louis, across the street from Sears Roebuck world Headquarters..
Finally, we moved to Mayor Daley’s neighborhood, 11th Ward.. Bridgeport, Back of The Yards..
I cut my teeth on RUSH St, owning a Club called Ciro’s, sharing the building with my Fashion House, and living in the John Hancock Building, on Michigan Ave.. Hung out at the early Playboy Mansion, with a young Hefner.. Woo Hoo..