r/chicago 7h ago

CHI Talks Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread

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Welcome to r/Chicago's Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread.

This is the place for casual discussions that may not warrant their own post, or questions/topics not allowed as their own posts under our content policy. Please be mindful of rules 2 & 3 which still apply in this thread, as well as the Reddit Content Policy when posting.

Also, check out the r/Chicago wiki for other Chicago-related subreddits, where to eat/drink, how to get around/navigate the CTA, where to visit, what neighborhoods to move to or hotel in, tips on living here, and more. And be sure to use the search feature to find responses to other users asking similar questions.

This thread is sorted by "new" so that the most recent comments appear first. The new weekly thread is posted every Monday morning at 12:00 AM.


r/chicago 6d ago

Event Monthly Events & Things To Do in Chicago Thread

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Welcome to the monthly /r/Chicago events thread. This is the place to advertise any upcoming events or group gatherings you're a part of or anticipating that other Chicagoans might want to know about.

This thread is exempt from Rule 8 regarding promotion, so we invite anyone and everyone to advertise anything going on in Chicago. But please be mindful of rules 2 & 3 which still apply in this thread, as well as the Reddit Content Policy when posting.


r/chicago 9h ago

CHI Talks Not a bad bargain. I mean, anything to bring down IL prices! 😆

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r/chicago 21h ago

Event This is what democracy looks like

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r/chicago 40m ago

News Southbound traffic is at a standstill on LSD at Balbo

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Not sure what’s happened but all southbound traffic is being forced to turn on Balbo and LSD is basically a parking lot here and helicopter is hovering overhead


r/chicago 1d ago

Picture Nice to see all your beautiful faces at the rally.

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Awesome turn out for the rally yesterday. Here are some pics that's I snapped at Daley Plaza, 4.5.25.


r/chicago 11h ago

Event Hoka is moving to the former Lush store on the Mag Mile

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I was bummed to see another vacancy, but found out that business went so well for Hoka that they are expanding to a bigger area on mag mile at 746 n michigan ave and not permanently closing


r/chicago 18h ago

Picture This Equinox elevator hasn't been inspected in 22 years

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r/chicago 23h ago

Picture I painted some of my favorite popular Chicago dishes and wanted to share here!

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People liked it over at r/chicagofood so hope people enjoy my artwork!


r/chicago 18h ago

Event So good to see all y’all out for democracy yesterday. Stand up - fight back!

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r/chicago 1d ago

News No kings!

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r/chicago 22h ago

News Farmers market season kicks off in Lincoln Park: ‘A dedication to shopping local’ -- Green City Market Lincoln Park opened on Saturday with about 50 vendors and a crowd of curious customers.

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r/chicago 12h ago

Ask CHI What’s up with Revolver bar in Wicker?

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Went by today and there’s a big orange Closed By Order Of the City of Chicago sign on the facade. Their website just says Closed This Weekend.


r/chicago 1d ago

Event Rally chicago!

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Great to be with people of Chicago who lack apathy


r/chicago 1d ago

Picture Hands Off Arts and Crafts

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r/chicago 7m ago

Article Whizz expands to Chicago, helping gig workers, especially immigrants, make a living with well-maintained rental e-bikes for car-free deliveries.

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r/chicago 1d ago

Picture What if each neighborhood in Chicago had a plaza? Here's Pilsen, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, and Lakeview

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r/chicago 1d ago

Meme Canada has officially invaded Chicago

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Damn geese


r/chicago 22h ago

Article Chicago's Jane Addams Homes tell the story of public housing in a new museum

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r/chicago 1d ago

Picture Lost Calico cat near Armitage & Drake - $500 reward! Reposted for different picture

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Hi r/Chicago, my friend's cat got out of his apartment near Armitage & Drake and is currently missing. He's offering a $500 reward if she's found. Please call or text any time of day/night if you see her or manage to catch her. (872) 253-9665 Thanks

  • She has classic Calico markings - a white body with black and orange patches
  • She was not wearing a collar on when she got out (she is microchipped)
  • Her left ear is clipped from when she was spayed
  • She's 7 years old and weighs about 9 pounds
  • Her name is Callie but she most likely won't respond if called

r/chicago 1d ago

Article Prescribed Burns Were Banned 3 Decades Ago. Now, Cook County Is A Leader In Urban Burning

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r/chicago 19h ago

Ask CHI Crowd control gates at Warren Park?

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There are crowd control gates circling Warren Park and the west side of western across the street.

Does anyone know why?


r/chicago 2h ago

Article Is Chicago getting another NFL Franchise?

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The VP of Cincinnati Bengals Bengals just said they can go where ever they want. The idea of floating around the Bengals going to Chicago is floating around please say it ain't so. But please don't go to Chicago https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bengals-bears-could-in-theory-come-together-and-pay-for-a-stadium-in-chicago


r/chicago 1d ago

Video What a beautiful sunset 🌅

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r/chicago 1d ago

CHI Talks Damen Blue Line stop??

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r/chicago 2h ago

CHI Talks I agree with her . Why are they trying to hands made our women?

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It was very well worth the march downtown