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Living in Chicago, feels like I am inside hiding from the weather July-August, January-April. Do you know people who have moved to a milder climate where they can actually be active outside and take a… more

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas Any one from BCBS able to refer? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas

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Best fireworks recommendation? TIA

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Any stores recommendations for puzzles? TIA

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Thoughts on best gyms in River North / Gold Coast? Between Equinox and East Bank right now

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KPMG crew, what’s up with the Lisle office? Does consulting actually go in there or is it shared services?

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Any recommendations for ENT doctor (specifically for ears)?

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Anyone watching the bear tv 📺

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Need a good late night bar in the Avondale (or close) neighborhood for an after wedding party

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Downside of living in a nice apartment - people invite their whole poor friend groups to take over my pools wtf

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Anyone have a recommendation for a provider that does RF Microneedling in Chicago?

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Will you be enjoying the heat or staying inside and hiding from the heat this weekend

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I want to get into teaching at a college/ university. I can teach accounting and law. Anyone know how to start?

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No knowledge about buying cars…Looking at used CPO cars on Edmunds. With 10+ filters, all the car candidates sit out of IL, like PA or FL. I assume I need fly there to test and they can ship it to me?… more

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Chicago friends - flying in for the weekend with my seven year old daughter to play and bounce around the city. What are some fun kid friendly things to do at night? We are staying in the mag mile are… more

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Where can I get a nice, buy it for life bifold leather wallet in the city? I got ripped off for one at topdrawer and need a new one

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Anyone work at JLL? How’s the company culture and the benefits?

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Anyone know where I can sell office furniture, kitchen supplies, etc? Do sites like OfferUp still work for pricier items?

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Thought we had direct flights to Carribean destinations, especially United dont see them anymore! (Like T&C, Grand Cayman etc.)

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probably the most random question that I’ll probably get flamed for but does anyone have a literal desk/one person private office in the loop, preferably near wacker they want to rent monthly? Lol

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Anyone rented from Campbell street and can provide a review about them? I’ve mostly seen negative reviews

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What is the appropriate amount of cash to give a close friend’s kid for high school graduation?

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Any work with managers without college degrees? I am hesitant to work for one because they get insecure when I come with a college degree I feel like and try to keep you down

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Anyone in Monday Girl? Is there a strong presence here?

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Anybody here work at Cinescape? I would love to connect, and find out about different roles there.

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Just found out this MCD is closed, too… it’s getting harder to get MCD in the loop especially on the weekend.

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Any recommendations for an EMDR therapist in Chicago?

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