Well, my friends, as the late, great Dicky Fox once said, roll with the punches, tomorrow’s another day.
Uber Stories: Chicago was amazing in that I got to spend time in one of my favorite cities in the world, got to meet some really cool people, learn about their businesses, and become a collaborator with them while I was in town.
However, the thing that I came up to do – meet the people of Chicago and share their stories – was not possible.
How?!?! you say. Illinois is an approved state within your region, Benny T!
You’re right, my friends. You’re right. Technically.
You see, none of the 4-5 different customer service reps I spoke with at Uber ever bothered to specify this pertinent little detail: while yes, Illinois is an approved state within a Kentucky driver’s region, only *certain cities* are approved.
They are: Champaign, Carbondale, and Quad Cities. Sadly, Chicago is not. I got up there only to run into the same problem I ran into in Atlanta. Mood upon learning this? Quite enraged. You’d think someone would have had the common sense to point this out to me, but that’s life.
In spite of this, I decided I was going to have a great three days in the Windy City, so that’s exactly what I did. I enjoyed getting to go visit my new friends at My Pi Pizza, Devil Dawgs, and Fit Results, connecting with their owners, learning about their stories, eating some of the best food Chicago has to offer, and then burning it all off at the gym.
So, my friends, I hope you enjoy this recap of the abbreviated week that I had, and if you’re in the Chicago area, you’ll stop by one of these businesses and tell ‘em hey, I RIDE WITH BENNY T!!
Credit statement: Intro music is Outside by Ikson. Outro music is As It Sets by Ikson. Check out his other tracks here ➡️ https://www.iksonmusic.com
