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I really miss the orange glow of the sodium lights.

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I’m pretty burnt out with my job (165K base, 20K bonus, 185K TC). Are there other tech jobs in Chicago that I can go for? I’m a SWE but definitely open to Data Science, or Product

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After being a Democrat for 40 years, I’m done voting for them. Our state’s Democrats just voted to increase taxes on fuel, tolls, and other driving-related costs to fund the CTA. How about raising the… more

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Recommendations on a baclava mask for commuting to and from work?

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Crime has plummeted nationally year-over-year and since ICE activity has picked up. Year-over-year murder is down 17%, sexual assault is down 10%, and carjacking is down 24%. It's no stretch to sa… more

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Anyone heard of the shop Colle Mcvoy? Good place to work?

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Are there any forums (academic or business) catered toward curious and ambitious Chicagoans? Eg. speaker series or events hosted by Kellogg / Booth?

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Anyone know if getting a referral to the East Bank Club is better than joining without one?

My fiance and I are seeking to join and would love to know more about that. Does anyone know if you have to pay extra to… more

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What are all the fireworks just now about (downtown)?

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Anyone know where you can buy dry ice any more? Preferably in the Lincoln Park and surrounding areas? I’ve called a handful of Jewels and no luck. Online, Marianos doesn’t seem to have it in store. Ju… more

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Is it safe to wear my Canada Goose jacket in this city or am I going to potentially get shot for it??

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Recs for a cleaning person for 1 br condo. Near wicker. What should I be looking to spend for 1200 sqft?

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Best sites for finding SFH or townhouse rentals in neighborhoods like Lakeview, Lincoln Park, maybe Wrigley, etc.? Family of four plus have pets so may make things tricky.

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Hi Everyone! This is my first Chicago winter and I’m realizing I should probably have bought a winter jacket by now. I’ve spent most of my life in California so this is all very new for me. Any recomm… more

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Hi! If you work for the Bulls, Cubs, Bears, or Blackhawks in analytics, and are interested in being on a career panel discussion at DePaul on November 3 please DM me! Unfortunately I do not have any s… more

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The bridges. They are all closed. This is a nightmare

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Leaving Chicago. Love this city. Any restaurants or activities or places I should try out before moving out?

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Good ghost story for Halloween.

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Anyone wanna be my +1 to my holiday party this year?

Free drinks, food, uber black pickup/dropoff, and a chill time are provided

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A friend I’m referring to a role wants to address their cover letter to the hiring manager. I don’t personally know the manager, would it be appropriate for me to share their name or no? Maybe I can a… more

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Struggling with a landlord who won’t fix leaky roof. Put in multiple requests, and after a couple of weeks they send a tech to “fix” it- but the tech doesn’t come in to see where the leaks are. Saturd… more

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Any events/shows (comedy, theater, opera) coming up in Chicago a 70+ year old woman would enjoy? She would be going with a few of her friends or her daughters.

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A hard reach but anyone interested in playing ping pong? Looking to get a membership at PingPod in river north

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Places like the Great wolf lodge suggestions around Chicago?Any fun places to visit with toddlers over the weekend!

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How Walgreens Finds $5 Billion in “Efficiency” with a help from McKinsey?

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Brandon Johnson’s employee head tax is a direct attack on the working class.

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Seeking recommendations for phenomenal movers. Has anyone moved into Chicago recently? (coming from DC if it helps)

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anyone have a good insurance contact for home and auto? my car insurance through progressive was jacked up close to 30% and I have a 9 year old car, no tickets or accidents in years. seems sus.

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Saw someone openly carrying a firearm this morning on the CTA during rush hour. No badge or law enforcement uniform. Didn’t look like 🧊 either.

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Anyone selling Bears tickets for Sunday?

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Looking around for tech and security jobs in Chicago,,, but there's just jobs for account executives and salespeople. What does everyone do for work in this city?

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I had really high hopes for Patrick Hanley running for state rep.

He seemed like a logical individual who could bring back some semblance of normalcy to government.

It really sucks to see him enjoying sowing divi… more

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Any locals run the marathon this weekend and want to share their experience?

Heading up to Michigan this weekend for one since I couldn't get a slot for Chicago but would love to hear your stories.

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Why did Citadel leave Chicago?

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Any immigration or civil rights law firm recommendations? I am a small business owner. One of my employees let me know they have family members in their household without legal immigration status. I w… more

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Is Chicago good during Xmas time or should I go to New York?

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Any good knee doctors in Chicago?

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Trying to come up with a cool idea for my husbands 30th birthday for around ~10 people or so. Any tips? Can’t afford anything insanely lavish but would love to make it special.

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Most unique bar near Longman & Eagle in Logan for a pre-dinner drink?

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