r/chicago • • 1d ago

CHI Talks Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread

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Welcome to r/Chicago's Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread.

This is the place for casual discussions that may not warrant their own post, or questions/topics not allowed as their own posts under our content policy. Please be mindful of rules 2 & 3 which still apply in this thread, as well as the Reddit Content Policy when posting.

Also, check out the r/Chicago wiki for other Chicago-related subreddits, where to eat/drink, how to get around/navigate the CTA, where to visit, what neighborhoods to move to or hotel in, tips on living here, and more. And be sure to use the search feature to find responses to other users asking similar questions.

This thread is sorted by "new" so that the most recent comments appear first. The new weekly thread is posted every Monday morning at 12:00 AM.


r/chicago • • 17d ago

CHI Talks r/Chicago's 2026 General Election Megathread

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The 2026 Illinois General Election (AKA the midterm election) will be held on Tuesday, November 3. On the ballot will be races for various local and federal offices such as Governor, Senate, House, and County Judges, among others.*

This thread is the place to post any election-related content such as voting resources and discussion. We will update this page with more resources as they become available.

This thread is sorted by New so that the most recent comments appear first.


Election Resources


Voting Guides - General Ballot


Voting Guides - Judicial Ballot


  • Note: The Chicago mayoral election will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2027, and will not be on the ballot in November.

r/chicago • • 10h ago

Picture so pretty ✨

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r/chicago • • 11h ago

CHI Talks Shoutout to the driver that just shut down 3 of the 4 lanes of LSD during rush hour

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Was clearly on their phone and rear-ended someone at full speed, totaling their car. Fire truck had to block off all 3 lanes on the left because of one single idiot. This happens at least once a week. If you’re looking at the road there is literally no reason to crash on LSD. All you have to do is drive in a straight line 99% of the time.

I watched my ETA shoot up from 30 minutes to 1 hour and 12 minutes. Luckily it went back down eventually but what the hell guys. If you’re going to be a selfish dumbass can you do it somewhere other than one of the busiest roads at 5:30 pm on a Monday please

GET OFF YOUR PHONESSSSSSS


r/chicago • • 8h ago

Picture Life just movin along

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*Disclaimer: to save time in endless arguments, I am a licensed drone operator and all necessary steps where taken to ensure a safe and legal flight*


r/chicago • • 11h ago

Picture Lincoln Square from above

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On top of the DankHaus for OpenHaus


r/chicago • • 13h ago

Article A super El Niño could affect Chicago's beloved holiday traditions

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r/chicago • • 22h ago

Picture Open House Chicago: View from Prudential Building 11th Floor Terrace

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r/chicago • • 18h ago

Article Rat birth control program touted as success in Chicago's Wicker Park, Bucktown communities - CBS Chicago

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r/chicago • • 3h ago

Ask CHI Anyone know anything about what this was?

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Ghost sign uncovered during construction on Northside


r/chicago • • 19h ago

Picture All Seasons Chicago

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r/chicago • • 7h ago

Ask CHI What was everyone’s opinion on the Street Course?

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I liked it. I would love to see it come back but then that fucks up traffic on Lake Shore.

Then again, they brought back Chicagoland Speedway down in Joliet, so that’s a fair trade off.

Although I wanna hear everyone’s opinion on it.


r/chicago • • 5h ago

CHI Talks Sign the Petition to Help Restore Uptown Theatre

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r/chicago • • 22h ago

News Chicago mayor poll: Brandon Johnson’s approval at 22% and early excitement for Alexi Giannoulias

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r/chicago • • 17h ago

Picture Ty for a nice trip Chicago.

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r/chicago • • 19h ago

Picture I love this city!

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r/chicago • • 21h ago

CHI Talks How was your experience at Open House over the weekend?

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What sites did you visit?

What did you enjoy the most?

Find anything overrated or underrated?


r/chicago • • 21h ago

Picture Grant Park says good morning

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r/chicago • • 12h ago

Article How a Chicago Project is Using Home Movies to Archive History

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The South Side Home Movie Project's ever-growing collection provides a window into everyday life from a pre-digital era. It also provides an analogue lesson, passed from one generation to the next, in history and community.


r/chicago • • 4m ago

Picture The Illinois Opal Capturing Illinois Iconic Silhouette. See it! Love it!

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Event Uptown Theater

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No lines right now!!! Open until 5!


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Video Tree delivery via helicopter

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Woke up hearing this!


r/chicago • • 20h ago

News Special Taxing Districts’ Uncertain Future Looms Over Historic School Board Races

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Candidates running for Chicago school board have different views on how to account for TIF surpluses in the district’s annual budget.


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture I’ve found the mythical golden divvy

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Article Details Revealed For Salt Shed Amphitheater Expansion - Chicago YIMBY

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