Windy City Rehab

Alison says she's into saving historical buildings but 80% of what she does isn't that. Not particularly interesting - much more interesting reno shows out there. Another strike is Alison's personality. I like self-sufficient assertive people, but she's just an egomaniac and most issues she encounters are always blamed on someone else and we're supposed to feel bad for her. I try to be accepting of everyone but it's clear she's all about the money, not the historical value of the buildings. I saw her on another show competing against three other females and she was so glaringly obnoxious and self-aggrandizing in comparison to the other three. I've come to dislike even hearing her voice.

I watch HGTV flip shows religiously and this one is a train wreck that makes it worth watching. This team doesn't seem very well-informed, savvy, or competent. I feel concerned for their investors bc Allison seems a little unhinged and overly emotional with little respect for the economics of the job. She tries desperately to convince us that her over-designing will save the day when all it does is drain the bank for no reason. She also seems overly vain and superficial.

We all have problems. We watch tv and hgtv as a little escape. I now turn off Windy City Rehab because I'm tired and f listening to her partner and legal drama. She states she's broke but then drives up in a Porsche. What a crock! If you're broke, sell your fancy sports car and get a used Chevy, so keep your drama to yourself. You've lost me as a viewer.

I was born in Chicago and lived there till I was 63. Alison claims to be a native Chicagoan - I strongly suspect she is from the burbs. She has mispronounced the names of more than one Chicago street. Also, she needs to begin using "we" a bit more than "I" when she's showing off the homes during showings. Alison, it's not all about you. It would be nice if they expanded outside of the trendy north side areas they've worked in so far.

I'm loving this show! There are enough kind, family type rehab shows. This one brings a different flavor to HGTV. While the style isn't my personal taste, I love seeing something different from rustic farm decor like the other shows. Yes, Chicago is expensive. Obviously not any normal person could put would spend this much on these shows!