
The other day I just happened to glance at the number of posts I’ve done; lo and behold, today marks post number 1,000! I can hardly believe it, as it literally seems as if it were a couple of months ago when I actually started my blog (in reality it was January, 2014). Back then, I decided to post facts and findings about Chicago, including the bewildering, the bizarre, and the humor that clearly extends to the animal kingdom.
I thought it fitting to post this photo I took recently of a very “Chicago” squirrel, who, as you can see, felt it necessary to show me who’s boss of this block! I was trying to get him to at least look at me for a quick photo ‘op’. However, he kept me on the move, running behind bushes, darting across a field, and finally deciding he had enough of ‘my’ antics and allowed me to take his photo.
I want to thank you so much, my dear readers, for stopping by The Chicago Files whenever you have the chance. It means the world to me, and my appreciation for you is immense. Thank YOU, times 1,000!


Congratulations that is a very good milestone! I always enjoy your posts.
Ah, thank you so much! I really appreciate your support!! Cher xo
Forgot to say that I just adore the little rascal looking for a fight.
LOL And he sure was! Thank you!! Cher xo
That’s a big number 😮. Let’s aim for 2000 now 😉
Thank you and that’s my aim! LOL Welcome to the blogging world, by the way! Cher xo
Thank you 😊
Congratulations
Thank you so much, Luisa! Cher xo
Congratulations Cher!! Here’s to 1000 more!
Thank you so much, John!! Cher xo
Your sooo welcome! 😬😎
xoxo 🙂
Congratulations, dear Cher!
Ah, thank you so much, dear Billy Ray!! Cher xo
Congrats, Cher! Well Done! ♥
Thank you, thank you so much!!! Cher xo
Your views are wonderful. I love the pictures of the sky, waterfall and the butterfly with the flowers. Cher I wish you much success and many followers.
Ah, that is very kind of you to say! Thank you so much, Annie! I hope all is well with you in Holland! Cher xo
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Well how thoughtful are you, dear Traci! Thank you so much for creating this awesome greeting for me! Hugely grateful to you my dear, and all of your support! Cher xo
Congrats Cher and to your surprised Chicago squirrel 🐿
LOL Thanks so much, Val!! Yes, he wasn’t too happy with me! LOL Cher xo
Congratulations Cher, very well done 😀
It is always a pleasure to visit your blog.
Ah, bless! Thank you so much, dear Irene! And for all of your support!! Cher xo
Wow! That is awesome. I was happy when I recently got to 10. Way to go Cher!
Thank you, my dear! I really appreciate it!! Well I’m happy for your 10 too! That’s a fantastic start with all 10 being extremely informative posts!! Cher xo
The Chicago Squirrel looks quite debonair! Congrats!
JT, I think the puffed tail was his debonair contribution (although I could tell how ‘mad’ he was at my intrusion! LOL Thank you! Cher xo
Congrats on milstone of posts well done, dear Cher! <3
Oh dear Bette! Thank you soooo much! I appreciate your support immensely! Cher xo
Appreciate your support too, Cher! <3 May your week be filled with blessings… xo
Thank you, dear Bette! And yours as well!! Cher xo
Terrific milestone! Please keep doing what you do best… 😉
Thank you so much, Brian!! That is really thoughtful of you to say!! Cher xo
What a great photo Cher!
Congratulations! Now on to your next 1000!
Ah, thank you so much, dear Eddie! Yes, and now to begin the next 1,000! Thank you!! Cher xo
Well done, Cher! Here’s to many more!
Thanks so much, my dear! I really appreciate it! Cher xo
Congratulations on #1000!
Thank you so much, John! I really appreciate your support and unwavering Chicago knowledge!! Cher xo
That’s impressive, dear Cher. Congrats. Wishing you a great week ahead 😘👍🖤👋
Ah, merci beaucoup my dear Aquileana!! Thank you for your wonderful support!!! It means so much to me!! And to you as well my dear!! Thank you!!! Cher xoxo
Sending hugs, mon amie 😘
Right back at you!! Thank you! Cher xo
You got him perfectly posed in the end!
I did indeed, Hilary! LOL Thank you! Cher xo
Many congrats on your 1,000th post, Cher!
Why thank you so much! That’s really nice of you to say! Cher xo