Washroom When Chicagoans need to freshen up or use the facilities, we probably won't tell you we're going to the restroom or the bathroom. Many people from Chicago say, “I'm going to the washroom.
loo (British, informal) washroom. can (US, Canadian, slang) john (slang, mainly US, Canadian) head(s) (nautical, slang)
The restrooms are located in Chicago's 81 public libraries, in 23 police stations, and in public parks and other public buildings. Hours of operation and seasonal availability vary, so check for more details online.
Foe Nem (also spelled Foenem or Foe N Em) is a slang term with its roots in Chicago gang culture. It's said that gang members of the Four Corner Hustlers use the term to refer to each other.
Chicago Gang Slang Words
Shorty – A shorty is younger gang member, usually under the age of 18. Shorties are used to commit crimes, and do dirty work. Younger gang members are able to avoid adult sentencing, and usually brought to Juvenile court.
Frunchroom (n.): The front room of an apartment or house, where guests are usually entertained.
Chi is shortened from Chicago and is itself recorded as a nickname for the city (town) even earlier, in the 1890s. Like Chi-town, other city nicknames follow a similar pattern of shortening the city's name and adding town, such as O-Town (Orlando, Florida) and H-Town (Houston, Texas).
Call it the Windy City, Chi-town, or the City of Big Shoulders—but one nickname has seen an especially interesting evolution over the years: the Second City.
While its origin, jack-off, is considered profane, jagoff isn't, though it may be often mistaken as obscene among the unfamiliar. It's still a term of abuse and can be offensive, and it sees plenty of use among Pennsylvanians when they are frustrated by those annoying people in their lives.
Stones, Stones, or Moes) is an American street gang founded in Chicago. The gang was originally formed in the late 1950s as the Blackstone Rangers. The organization was co-founded by Eugene Hairston and Jeff Fort.
A Midwestern accent (which may refer to other dialectal accents as well), Chicago accent, or Great Lakes accent are all common names in the United States for the sound quality produced by speakers of this dialect.
"I consider it to be synonymous with 'so on and so forth'."
BOP: About the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
So what does the letter 'Y' have to do with Chicago's municipal code? In 1917, the City Council unanimously voted to adopt the symbol as the municipal device: businesses, city departments, and citizens were to use the image to symbolize the city of Chicago and promote civic pride.
Walsh said no matter where you live, the only thing that should be flushed down a toilet is human waste and toilet paper. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) said blocked drains and sewers can lead to severe consequences such as manhole overflowing, flooding in homes and roadways, and pollution of water courses.
The Chicago transit system built stations with public restrooms until the 1950s, but stopped including them beginning with the Congress (or Blue) line, in 1958.
Restrooms are available in the following areas: Metra ticketing and the Food Court on the mezzanine level. Refer to the Station Map for these locations.
One is “chi-CAW-go.” Another is “chi-CAH-go,” with the long “a.” The third and fourth are “chi-CAH-ga” or “chi-CAW-ga,” with an “a” sound rather than “o” sound at the end of the word. Most of our callers, born-and-bred Chicagoans of a certain age, said “chi-CAW-go.”
Chicago's nicknames include: The Windy City, City of Big Shoulders, The Second City, The White City, and The City That Works. Chicago's motto, urbs in horto or “city in a garden,” was adopted in the 1830s and alludes to the city's impressive and historic park system.
In American English, the most common term for a private toilet is "bathroom", regardless of whether a bathtub or shower is present.
The name “John” was later derived from “Jake” and “Jack.” Secondly but most notable amongst historians, John was the name of the first man credited with inventing the first flushing toilet. John Harington was born during the time in which Queen Elizabeth reigned. His mother was a member of the queen's chamber.
Toilet. This was on the original 1950s list and, to be honest, I'd rather chew glass than use the word toilet in polite conversation. It's a harsh word that was adapted from the French toilette which means your appearance, hence toiletries bag. Lavatory or loo is much more acceptable.
The police non-emergency number is 3-1-1.