So apparently we drink to avoid all the other real problems here... I can't say too much cause I do the same thing... and at least half the bars they mention are walking distance from me...
http://www.gq.com/food-travel/201409/chicago-officially-the-greatest-place-in-america-to-drink#slide=1
http://www.gq.com/food-travel/201409/chicago-officially-the-greatest-place-in-america-to-drink#slide=1