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.

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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 • • 32m ago

Ask CHI Anyone know anything about what this was?

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Ghost sign uncovered during construction on Northside


r/chicago • • 2h ago

CHI Talks Sign the Petition to Help Restore Uptown Theatre

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r/chicago • • 4h 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

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 • • 6h ago

Article New video surfaces after Bears fans chant during Falcons injury – NBC Chicago

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Green Bay sucks.


r/chicago • • 7h ago

Review Has anyone else noticed a strong smell at Intelligentsia on Broadway lately?

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r/chicago • • 7h ago

Picture so pretty ✨

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r/chicago • • 8h 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

Article Apartments are out, offices are back in at a major Fulton Market development

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r/chicago • • 8h ago

Picture Lincoln Square from above

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On top of the DankHaus for OpenHaus


r/chicago • • 9h 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 • • 10h ago

Ask CHI Is the British int school soccer field not open to the public?

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I swear this field used to be open if nobody was using it. I think there's a pad lock now? Is this field only permitted for private use?


r/chicago • • 10h ago

Ask CHI [Reward Offered] My friend lost their smart watch jumping in the lake, wondering if anyone has equipment to find it.

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As the title says, my friend and I took advantage of the nice sun this afternoon to go for a swim by Fullerton. Unfortunately, his watch strap broke on the jump and his Garmin fell into the water.

Spent as much time as we could looking for it, since it must be very close to the shore, but couldn't locate it since the water is a little cloudy today. Just wondering if anyone here has the equipment or know-how to have a look for it, we'd be happy to give a reward for finding since it'll be an expensive replacement.

It was right by the Theater on the Lake, have photos of the exact location, but it was right beside the ladder located by the steps which have some graffiti on them saying "PY5D"


r/chicago • • 10h ago

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

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r/chicago • • 14h ago

Picture Ty for a nice trip Chicago.

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r/chicago • • 15h ago

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

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r/chicago • • 16h ago

Picture All Seasons Chicago

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r/chicago • • 16h ago

Picture I love this city!

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r/chicago • • 17h 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 • • 18h 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 • • 18h ago

Picture Grant Park says good morning

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r/chicago • • 19h ago

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

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r/chicago • • 19h ago

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

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Event Uptown Theater

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No lines right now!!! Open until 5!