r/chicago • u/yas161738 • 10h ago
r/chicago • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
CHI Talks Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread
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r/chicago • u/chicagomods • 17d ago
CHI Talks r/Chicago's 2026 General Election Megathread
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
ChicagoElections.gov - Register to vote, look up voter information, change your name or address, etc
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 • u/whoisthismahn • 11h ago
CHI Talks Shoutout to the driver that just shut down 3 of the 4 lanes of LSD during rush hour
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 • u/X360NoScope420BlazeX • 8h ago
Picture Life just movin along
*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 • u/Fragrant-Oil3874 • 11h ago
Picture Lincoln Square from above
On top of the DankHaus for OpenHaus
r/chicago • u/Sidewalk_Inspector • 13h ago
Article A super El Niño could affect Chicago's beloved holiday traditions
r/chicago • u/2cleverbyhalf • 22h ago
Picture Open House Chicago: View from Prudential Building 11th Floor Terrace
r/chicago • u/Sidewalk_Inspector • 18h ago
Article Rat birth control program touted as success in Chicago's Wicker Park, Bucktown communities - CBS Chicago
r/chicago • u/radbrad777 • 3h ago
Ask CHI Anyone know anything about what this was?
Ghost sign uncovered during construction on Northside
r/chicago • u/Diecast_Connoisseur3 • 7h ago
Ask CHI What was everyone’s opinion on the Street Course?
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 • u/theblossomandtheroot • 5h ago
CHI Talks Sign the Petition to Help Restore Uptown Theatre
r/chicago • u/DukeOfDakin • 22h ago
News Chicago mayor poll: Brandon Johnson’s approval at 22% and early excitement for Alexi Giannoulias
r/chicago • u/yaybuttons • 21h ago
CHI Talks How was your experience at Open House over the weekend?
What sites did you visit?
What did you enjoy the most?
Find anything overrated or underrated?
r/chicago • u/ArtsMidwest • 12h ago
Article How a Chicago Project is Using Home Movies to Archive History
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 • u/ItAintEzBeinGreen • 1d ago
Event Uptown Theater
No lines right now!!! Open until 5!
r/chicago • u/korenic1 • 1d ago
Video Tree delivery via helicopter
Woke up hearing this!
r/chicago • u/grace_hauck_reports • 20h ago
News Special Taxing Districts’ Uncertain Future Looms Over Historic School Board Races
Candidates running for Chicago school board have different views on how to account for TIF surpluses in the district’s annual budget.