r/chicago 6d 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 5d ago

Event Monthly Events & Things To Do in Chicago Thread

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Welcome to the monthly /r/Chicago events thread. This is the place to advertise any upcoming events or group gatherings you're a part of or anticipating that other Chicagoans might want to know about.

This thread is exempt from Rule 8 regarding promotion, so we invite anyone and everyone to advertise anything going on in Chicago. But please be mindful of rules 2 & 3 which still apply in this thread, as well as the Reddit Content Policy when posting.


r/chicago 8h ago

Event This is what democracy looks like

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r/chicago 11h ago

Picture Nice to see all your beautiful faces at the rally.

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Awesome turn out for the rally yesterday. Here are some pics that's I snapped at Daley Plaza, 4.5.25.


r/chicago 4h ago

Picture This Equinox elevator hasn't been inspected in 22 years

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r/chicago 10h ago

Picture I painted some of my favorite popular Chicago dishes and wanted to share here!

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People liked it over at r/chicagofood so hope people enjoy my artwork!


r/chicago 5h ago

Event So good to see all y’all out for democracy yesterday. Stand up - fight back!

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r/chicago 1d ago

News No kings!

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r/chicago 1d ago

Event Rally chicago!

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Great to be with people of Chicago who lack apathy


r/chicago 8h ago

News Farmers market season kicks off in Lincoln Park: ‘A dedication to shopping local’ -- Green City Market Lincoln Park opened on Saturday with about 50 vendors and a crowd of curious customers.

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r/chicago 1d ago

Picture Hands Off Arts and Crafts

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r/chicago 1d ago

Picture What if each neighborhood in Chicago had a plaza? Here's Pilsen, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, and Lakeview

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r/chicago 17h ago

Meme Canada has officially invaded Chicago

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Damn geese


r/chicago 8h ago

Article Chicago's Jane Addams Homes tell the story of public housing in a new museum

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r/chicago 21h ago

Picture Lost Calico cat near Armitage & Drake - $500 reward! Reposted for different picture

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Hi r/Chicago, my friend's cat got out of his apartment near Armitage & Drake and is currently missing. He's offering a $500 reward if she's found. Please call or text any time of day/night if you see her or manage to catch her. (872) 253-9665 Thanks

  • She has classic Calico markings - a white body with black and orange patches
  • She was not wearing a collar on when she got out (she is microchipped)
  • Her left ear is clipped from when she was spayed
  • She's 7 years old and weighs about 9 pounds
  • Her name is Callie but she most likely won't respond if called

r/chicago 18h ago

Article Prescribed Burns Were Banned 3 Decades Ago. Now, Cook County Is A Leader In Urban Burning

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r/chicago 5h ago

Ask CHI Crowd control gates at Warren Park?

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There are crowd control gates circling Warren Park and the west side of western across the street.

Does anyone know why?


r/chicago 21h ago

Video What a beautiful sunset 🌅

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r/chicago 1d ago

Meme Spotted on my walk 😂

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r/chicago 21h ago

Video Island Hopping Today

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r/chicago 18h ago

CHI Talks Damen Blue Line stop??

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r/chicago 1d ago

Video 50501 whole event live stream

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r/chicago 17h ago

Article (TIL) There Was a Town and Highway Called Port Chicago in California.

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r/chicago 1d ago

Article Cook County state’s attorney’s office to expand pilot that allows police to directly file some gun charges

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r/chicago 1d ago

Picture Engine 98 guys near Water Tower circa 1960

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r/chicago 20h ago

Review Studs Terkel interviews public at the unveiling of the Picasso in Daley Plaza 1967

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Lots of us were at the Daley Plaza today. Just thought I would post this historical piece:

https://studsterkel.wfmt.com/programs/studs-terkel-comments-and-presents-picasso-unveiling-ceremony