Hello Everyone,

Jamie here from AJ Hudson's Public House and the Chicago Evertonians supporters group. The pub is located at 3801 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613.

Quick bit about myself,  I'm an expat living in Chicago for the past 35 years and I've owned AJ Hudson's for 32 of them. I've supported Everton for the past 55 years and I'm also a season ticket holder at Goodison and next season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. 

This is just a little heads up as to what's happening on the Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday in Chicago for those who are traveling.

Monday 28th: There's a welcoming gathering and Q&A session up at AJ Hudson's starting around 6 pm, there will be a few ex-players joining us, Inchy, Leon and Diamond are the ones for sure and maybe a couple of others.

Tuesday 29th:  Boat Cruise on Lake Michigan, tickets are available through the club's website. There will be Seamus, Dan Meis, Alan Irvine, Bainsey & Diamond acting as your cruise directors. I will say that the Chicago skyline is second to none from out on the lake. 

Wednesday 30th (game day): AJ Hudson's will be open at 10 am serving breakfast. Paddy Boyland from The Athletic will be doing an Everton-related podcast from the pub in the early afternoon. 

We will be running buses to and from Soldier Field for the game, the cost of the bus is $10 return. The return bus will leave the stadium 30 minutes after our game is over — we won't be staying for the Bournemouth - Man Utd game.

To sign up for the bus, you'll need to email loran.mcdonald@gmail.com and he'll give you his PayPal information.

Best, Jamie. UTFT

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Eric Myles
1 Posted 19/07/2025 at 11:24:31
Good luck Jamie.

Hope all the local and travelling Blues have a great few days.

Mike Gaynes
2 Posted 19/07/2025 at 16:32:09
Jamie, have a great time hosting Evertonians from all over!

Wish I could be in my old neighborhood to join you!

Jay Harris
3 Posted 20/07/2025 at 20:39:46
Jamie,

Thanks for the info.

I am just debating whether to go to Chicago or Atlanta.

I am based in Florida ATM.

If I go to Chicago, I will definitely be having a few in AJ Hudson's.

David Bromwell
4 Posted 21/07/2025 at 07:53:36
Sounds brilliant, Jamie. Love the idea of signing up for the bus to and from the ground.

It would be great if we could do something similar with buses from the Wirral to and from Bramley-Moore Dock (we could take 5 seats ).

Martin Reppion
5 Posted 21/07/2025 at 09:06:22
David, a bit off topic, but that is an idea for any boozer in Merseyside that wants to attract pre/post match custom.

It's so difficult getting in and out of the new ground that a few coaches arriving at 2:30 and then taking people back out later will be a major addition.

Not sure if the club would facilitate this as they want everyone in spending money at the ground. But it would be worth looking into for any budding entrepreneurs.

Danny O'Neill
6 Posted 21/07/2025 at 09:15:07
Martin,

The Brick and possibly a couple of others around County Road have already been advertising that and will have it available next season.

It might even be a joint effort from several of them.

Joe Ross
7 Posted 23/07/2025 at 02:58:52
We'll be arriving, day of, then leaving late morning, day after. Staying on West Adams at S Clark.

Probably walk the 30-40 minutes to the match, which is normal for us.

Love to run into some Toffees after the match at a pub on the route. Any suggestions?

Mike Gaynes
8 Posted 23/07/2025 at 04:17:54
Joe #7, where you're staying is just down the block from a Chicago legend, The Berghoff, 130 years old. Awesome place for a beer and a sandwich and a taste of history. My dad loved the Reuben but I was all about the sausages.
Joe Ross
9 Posted 25/07/2025 at 14:04:31
Thank you Mike! May very well do that for dinner! Hope to see some Blue shirts!

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