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Where can I find apartment deals besides apartments.com? I feel like they only show the most expensive ones

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Is this what Trump meant when he said Chicago is a war zone

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I’ve been really upset watching the attacks on migrant communities across Chicagoland. I don’t live in the most directly affected neighborhoods, so besides donating and posting on social media, I’m wondering — wh… more

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Odd question but I need help. Party City is closed but I need party balloons. Where do I now buy them?

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Any recommendations for estate attorney that’s reasonably priced? Especially one with experience working with individuals who hold multiple real estate properties in partnership with others. What’s a … more

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Anyone work at Motorola Solutions in Chicago? How is the company?

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After the past week of Trump trying to invade our city due to political dissent, I better not hear another pro-life MAGA cultist say anything about State’s rights. So much for the party of small gover… more

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Who has a recco for men's body waxing. My husband needs help.

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Anybody here attend the Grandaddy show at Thalia Hall last night? I loved it.

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Anywhere in Gold Coast I can donate some clothes?

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What activities do you do in Chicago in the fall? It seems like stuff like orchards and haunted houses are more for people with cars or who live in suburbs.

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The fact that ICE is able to be constantly grabbing and deporting illegals on a daily basis show you we have an immigration problem. Sometimes when you have a sickness, you need to get worse before yo… more

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Anyone work for 84.51? How do you like it?

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Chicago’s lowest-approval mayor just claimed that Republicans want a “rematch of the Civil War.” I guess he doesn’t remember that the Republicans won that war.

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Wow the train operators in this city have no idea how to control throttle. Start stop start stop. Not smooth at all

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I was born into a de facto Buddhist family, my partner into a de facto Christian one—but neither of us are religious. I'm strongly anti-religious, especially toward Abrahamic faiths, so I prefer n… more

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Has anyone ever felt like they hate this place?

My Chicago experience:
- The dating pool sucks
- Everyone just feels like a user, or flaky and disingenuous

I have lived here my whole life and it seems like I try my … more

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Any good PCP recommendations in downtown Chicago? Not happy with mine.

TIA!

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What can we do about the raid in Broadview? Is there anything we can do to help those affected?

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Anyone know what’s happening at Clark and Lake? Cop cars, fire truck, 3-4 ambulance outside the McDonald’s.

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Does anyone have a suggestion for donating nice women’s clothing? I have a bunch of club monaco, jcrew, aritzia pieces that I no longer wear after my second child. I know i can drop it off at goodwill… more

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Condo for rent (by owner) in Gold Coast — $2350, 1B1B 750sqft. Flexible terms, DM if interested.

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Anybody have an extra Swans ticket for tonight?

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What is that red (sometimes green) tomato-y dip that Mexican restaurants serve called? It’s kind of like a soup but chunkier and often served with sliced tortilla chips

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Selling 3 bleacher tickets to the cubs game tomorrow if anyone is interested!

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What is the bread that you get in Italian restaurants called? And does anyone have recs on where I can get the best kind in Chicago?

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Does the "no politics" rule in this bowl ever get enforced? I don't think I have ever seen a political thread get removed.

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Got some Garrett’s popcorn at midway airport today, this has to be the worst garretts I’ve ever had.

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Does anyone have recommendations for lawn/landscaping services in Chicago? Nothing excessive - just a small front yard and a few pots on a patio. Thanks in advance!

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What is the bar with the most Gen X crowd in Chicago? Is there a well known Gen X DJ in town?

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Does anyone know a vendor or handyman who installs new exterior doors?

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This is a joke…

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How accurate is this neighborhood map? I didn’t know Roger’s Park had Sugar Daddys and Edgewater was full of soccer moms. And Divorcees in Streeterville?

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I’ve lived and driven in Chicago for over seven years but never heard of a Chicago vehicle sticker. Is it required to have on as a Chicago resident?

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The doctors at Loyola apparently:

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Has anyone heard about major layoffs at HCSC (BCBSIL)?

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Anyone have any recs for a tailor in (or near) South Loop with a decent turnaround time?

Dropped a good amount of weight since the last time I've worn my suit and the jacket looks awful 😅

Need it … more

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I need to get my wedding dress dry cleaned but am nervous about it getting damaged as it has a lot of embroidery. Any recommendations of a reliable dry cleaner?

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Has anyone done kids ADHD testing in Chicago? I’m being told $2,800 out of pocket. Anyone have cheaper options?

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