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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds

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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds — Elgin Health news

Between Chicago Transit Authority delays, unpredictable weather and the everyday chaos of city living, sometimes Chicagoans just need a good cry.A new survey from DoorDash reveals where Chicago residents would go to "crash out," a popular term for reaching an emotional breaking point after dealing with stress, frustration or life's everyday inconveniences.According to the survey, roughly 80% of Gen Z adults in Chicago reported experiencing a "crash out" in the past month.Chicago's top 10 places to 'crash out'From lakefront beaches to busy transit stations, Chicagoans identified a variety of places where they would go when they need a moment to let it all out.Here are the city's top 10 spots, according to the survey:North Avenue BeachA bench by North Pond in Lincoln ParkLurie Garden at Millennium ParkMontrose HarborOz ParkIKEA in SchaumburgUnder the 'L' tracks near Belmont stationUnion StationInside H-Mart in the West LoopButch McGuire'sWhile outdoor destinations dominate the list, some

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