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Anyone recommend any homeowners insurance companies? Buying a house in the western suburbs

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VMLY&R What’s the vibe at VMLY&R these days?

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What are your predictions for what the weather will look like in October?

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Isn’t Chicago the Windy City? Where’s all that wind when we actually need it?🤷🏻‍♂️

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Has anyone still not received their Illinois tax refund? I filed a paper return on 4/17 and still haven’t received my refund, even though my refund from another state (where I filed as a nonresident) … more

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In Chicago for a couple weeks. Restaurant recommendations?

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Are belts too expensive or something?? What is with all the plumbers cr*ck ive been seeing against my will??? Nobody wants to see that!!

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Hello - has anyone here worked with a private college counselor for their kids? If yes, what was your experience, and did you feel it was really worth it? Some of the fees I am seeing are quite high.

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Selling 2 Saturday Windy City Smokeout wristbands for $100 each (can no longer attend, selling for cheaper than what they are going for on the website) can hand them off in River North DM me if intere… more

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Hi Chicago! I'm creating a fun educational YouTube channel that is like street style trivia challenges! It would be similar to the format of Bradyyourtutor and extra medium stuff. I created a Grou… more

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this city is not a real place

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Family friend is coming in today from Switzerland and is looking for a good pub to watch their World Cup game. Any recs? They’re staying by the river. Thanks!!

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In he🏒🏒 on and off the clock

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What do you guys think about South loop / printers row? Just moved here, any sketchy areas to avoid or tips?

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Is there a conspiracy theory about counters in apartments i dont know about? Why do apartments that are $1500 a month or less only have one or two slices of a counter???? Tf

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I want to take my kid to the Shedd on Monday. What’s the cheapest way to tickets as a non Chicago resident?

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Been living in Chicago for 4 years relocated from Europe, would you advise against moving to NYC?

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2 Murda Beatz tix for sale 8/1

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tickets are being handed out to everyone like it's halloween candy. the ticket person is still outside lingering around, what is going on??

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Anything but consequences for people who break the law and hurt others.

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New to Chicago and trying to find a dentist. Top three choices are currently: In the Loop Dental, presidential dental associates, and Chicago style smiles. Any insight on any of them?

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apartment building reccs with decent management?

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Dear recruiters: If you reach out to me on LinkedIn about a position and don't include the salary range, I'm not replying to you.

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Did Chicago choose not to apply to host any World Cup matches, or did it apply and lose out in the selection process?

Would love to attend a match in person, but the closest host city (Kansas City) is … more

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Can somebody please recommend some good hair salons or barbershops to get a simple haircut? I’d appreciate it if you could suggest a specific stylist and give me an idea of how much it would cost.
I’d … more

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Ngl, I thought Rufus Du Sol was some kind of indie band when I first heard the name.

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Going to be in Chicago for client visit next week - favorite food place and cuisine near the office?

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Hi there! Does anyone have any recommendations for good employment lawyers?

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Think of all of the Hyatt hotels we can build for JB now that we don’t have to worry about some dumb football stadium.

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where’s the best place to find a two week rental near Wicker in July? AirBnB prices are insane.

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Never seen a group of people struggle more with the concept of forming a line than the average Metra rider. How is it you dorks ride these trains multiple days a week and still can't seem to figur… more

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The fact that the candidate running for LA mayor started crying after she lost is further proof that she was never fit for the job.

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Any transplant New Yorkers / Knicks fans know of any good gamewatch bars for the finals? Racine Plumbing, the old go to for NY teams, sadly went out of business.

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Anyone actually support Brandon Johnson?

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I wonder what Jesus would think about 45 elected officials taking a taxpayer funded trip to Europe.

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Best neighborhoods / apartment buildings in Chicago? Thinking West Loop, Fulton Market, South Loop, and River North. Budget is 1,400-2,000 for a studio or 1 bed

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Mayor Johnson urges parents to know where their children are after 5 Chicago police officers were hit by a car while breaking up a “teen takeover” on the Near West Side. Glad to see Mayor Johnson is taking this issue… more

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I recently drove past the Obama Library. That thing looks straight out of a Star Wars Imperial blue print.

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Not trying to rage bait or anything like that. I’m genuinely curious. Is 150K a good salary for a single man in Chicago?

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Anyone here work at Google on their Finance teams? If so, do you recommend it and how’s the work life balance / culture?

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