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What are you doing for the bears game 🧐

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I know one of you wants two PS2 dance dance revolution mats. Anyone?

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Hey my nephew is moving to Chicago right after college and asking me about neighborhoods. I lived in Lincoln park when I was a college grad and just loved it. Is that still the spot?

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Gas bill is through the roof this month. Is it worth it to do the budget plan billing with Peoples Gas? I’m not really understanding what the point is if you end up paying the same amount when they ad… more

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Hello! Im currently searching for a female roommate in Lincoln Park for March/April timeframe. I’m interested in getting a 2 bed 2 bath in LP and my budget is around $1800 but I can be flexible.

Im 29… more

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Is there a food bank that accepts food and spices? I am moving and don’t want to bring my dry goods. Near Wicker would be ideal, but I have a car

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Any Realtor recommendations that specialize in the West Suburbs of Chicago?

Ideally with 10+ years of experience but open to all.

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I received an interview invite from a recruiter for an initial phone screening. Both the company and the role are fairly mediocre, though the company is well known within its niche industry. The earliest availabl… more

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Where's a great vegetarian-forward / friendly restaurant? Creepies looks awesome but I can't grab a reservation. Not looking for a full vegan restaurant like bloom (though it's great)

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What sort of mortgage rates are ppl getting right now? Looking to buy our first home, targeting home price around $500k w/ 20% down payment. For reference, my wife and I both have credit scores around… more

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Does anyone offer in-person personal training?
I’m looking to work on proper form for compound movements and pull-ups. In South Loop (my building has a gym).

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Happy New Year! I purchased a condo in a mid rise in LP and can hear my above neighbor through the ceiling and next door neighbor through the wall. Would I be able to sound proof these areas effective… more

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Having a difficult time landing an offer in a supply chain/procurement [related] role, within Greater Chicago.
Does anyone have any suggestions or have any headhunting contacts.
Thank you in advance!

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🎉 Happy New Year, Chicago! 🎉

Hope everyone’s starting 2026 off strong. Quick intro — we are ramping up for another year in our local real estate business to help with renting, buying, and selling around the city.
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Should we start a Chicago politics bowl and the 3 people who post repeatedly about politics can talk to each other there and keep it out of here ?

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Why was my Medicare taxes going towards paying for day care? This is why things are unaffordable to most people. We are being taxed into poverty.

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So who came up with the idea of building a casino in the middle of crime ridden River North in the first place?

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With what’s been going on in Minnesota, I can’t stop thinking about how much fraud they would find here if anyone started looking.

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Is living “downtown” in a high rise as cool as it seems? I’ve always lived in Lincoln park and never got that “high rise”’vibe and debating on trying it.

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Why do I always book flight late until it climbs another $200💸

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What’s a good gift to give my 64 year old pops for his birthday party 😭

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Will the Christkindlmarket be open in the new year? Ie first week of Jan? (downtown location or Aurora)

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Boeing has officially sold their offices in the Loop.

Is this the final nail in the coffin?

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Looking to sublet my 1bd Gold Coast/River North apartment starting January 1st. $2300/mo + utilities. Water and gas included. Please DM for more information. Great amenities (pool, gym, lounge) and ne… more

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Best travel insurance you’ve used lately?

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Hi Fishies, Need recommendations in chicago area for a reliable service provider
1. Carpet replacement
2. Kitchen cabinet upgrade

Thanks in advance for your help!

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My late 20 year olds, how much money do you have saved and your age?

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What are we doing for the bears today?

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What’s everyone doing for the holidays 🧐

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It’s crazy how we won’t even protect the people who operate and work on the CTA. Several members of the repeat offender All-Star team attacked CTA workers and served no time or faced no consequences b… more

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What is the cheapest parking near Columbus and Randolph ( near millennium park) my office is there and would like to drive once in a while

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Anyone work at JP? I got a growth in one area for CIB my first year and I’m senior associate, is this common in the first year?

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just bought a green dial seiko presage first automatic watch!! anyone know where i can calibrate + adjust the links in the city itself?

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Best way to find someone to sublease our apartment?

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I work near millennium park, in person 3 days a week. Which neighborhood do you recommend? Not looking for a big clubby or hipster scene like river north or Logan square etc. west loop seems like grea… more

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Last night it was ten degrees outside, and I saw a woman sleeping on a bench under a bus shelter with just a sleeping bag. I gave her my leftovers, but it felt like nothing. What can I do to help her?… more

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Moving a 1BD apt from Wicker to a storage space in Rolling Meadows end of the week. Booked Alliance movers. Anybody have anything to say about them? Likely will need just 2-3 guys for 2-3 hours. Other… more

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Moving out soon and need to get rid of several big furniture like bed. Google says I can call 311 for city’s free bulky item pickup. Has anyone used this before and is this truly free? TIA

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Why is Johnson so obsessed with this corporate head tax? It has been proven that a corporate head tax does more harm than good.

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