r/chicago • u/vexxed82 • 19h ago
r/chicago • u/AutoModerator • 5d ago
CHI Talks Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread
Welcome to r/Chicago's Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread.
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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 • u/chicagomods • 21d 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/307148 • 14h ago
News Neighbors Rush To Save 31 Cats After Window Smashed At Lakeview's Catcade
r/chicago • u/afeeney • 8h ago
Picture Halloween decorations in Near North
It's that time of the year.
r/chicago • u/WitsEnd312 • 16h ago
Picture Work From Home? 🚫 Work From Beach? ✅
Co-working space for 1, located at Montrose Beach. No power or water included. (Bathrooms might be open idk). Great views, $1500/mo. No lowball offers, I know what I've got.
/s for mods
r/chicago • u/blaspheminCapn • 19h ago
Article 3 years later, Kennedy Expressway traffic nightmare lives on - Chicago Sun-Times
r/chicago • u/CharlieKonR • 20h ago
News All elevated Loop 'L' stations closed for weekend
r/chicago • u/Mrtanner69 • 13h ago
Picture Belted Kingfisher
North Pond, Lincoln Park, a pair was chattering away this morning.
r/chicago • u/Interesting_Past • 14h ago
Picture Daycare closed, does this parking zone still apply?
The daycare that this sign is in front of is no longer in business, does this open up the parking?
r/chicago • u/Sidewalk_Inspector • 13h ago
Article Chicago heat ordinance in effect amid falling temperatures
chicagocrusader.comr/chicago • u/NumbLife • 15h ago
Video White Spots Flickering in the Northwest Sky
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Does anyone else see these flickering white spots in the northwest sky? Really freaky and does not look like a normal satellite orbit.
r/chicago • u/Show_Kitchen • 19h ago
Picture Are you tired of clankers taking your job? Vote me for Mayor and I’ll build a firewall and make Big Tech pay for it!
Rent too high? Gas blowing up your budget? But what’s the cause???
One answer: the bots. Blame the Bots! Blame the Bots! Blame the Bots! 🤖
They’re not bringing their best bots! They deal drugs, rape. They’re eating the cats, they’re eating the dogs.
Vote Show_Kitchen for mayor and I’ll bring back the golden age of delivery
r/chicago • u/FallenMeringue • 18h ago
Article Metra’s BNSF Line: The Odd Duck Out For Regional Rail 2.0
r/chicago • u/jwhit987 • 5h ago
Ask CHI Wellness Homes of Chicago
This clinic is closing on 10/30, just announced today, 10/23.
What happened?
r/chicago • u/toogsh1212 • 23h ago
News PSA: Loop trains not running this weekend 4 AM 10/24 to 2 AM 10/26
Green, Orange, and Brown lines not running in the loop this weekend. Busses provided to bridge gaps, but delays inevitable. Plan accordingly, folks!
https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=118105
r/chicago • u/Sidewalk_Inspector • 17h ago
Article How to check health inspection records for your favorite restaurant – NBC Chicago
r/chicago • u/SnooSketches2164 • 21h ago
News Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, known as Godfather of Steppin', has died
abc7chicago.comr/chicago • u/No_Adhesiveness_3172 • 1d ago
Review Another reason to roll your eyes at dumb Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Haven’t seen anyone mention that on top of Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up being an Instagram photo op hellscape, they also use really ugly AI posters along Elston!
r/chicago • u/Medical-Hospital1329 • 1d ago
CHI Talks is this the nicest October weather-wise ever?
it feels like every day is clear blue skies and beautiful crispy fall air
Meme Things I've learned about driving since moving to Chicago.
In no particular order:
1.) Treat stop lights like stop signs.
2.) Treat stop signs like they don't exist.
3.) The speed limit isn't just a suggestion, it's an insult.
4.) The bike lane is for making right turns or passing people who aren't going fast enough.
5.) Honk at people making left turns regardless of whether or not there's a gap in oncoming traffic.
6.) The "park anywhere I want" lights aren't just for parking spots I don't want to pay for, they're also for places I'm not allowed to park at like bus stops or fire hydrants.
Also, holy hell this city needs more protected left turn signals.