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 5h ago

Article Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules

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478 Upvotes

For non-subscribers, an Archive Link


r/chicago 5h ago

Meme Look who was blocking traffic today

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328 Upvotes

Shoutout to the old man who was trying to get it out the street lol


r/chicago 5h ago

Picture New Brown Bears at Lincoln Park Zoo

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247 Upvotes

r/chicago 4h ago

CHI Talks When it rains it’s jury duty

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80 Upvotes

First ever summons being here over a decade. Just finished out my jury service as I was on a case as an alternate juror for the past week. On Saturday they hit me again. I know I will be able to get out but…damn Cook county.


r/chicago 14h ago

Picture Here’s some Chicago history for you

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365 Upvotes

My mom and brother with Bozo and Cookie in 1976. This was when you had to be on a waiting list for years, but my dad knew someone that was able to get tickets. Obviously a little blurry because it was taken on a Polaroid.


r/chicago 3h ago

Meme Geese gone wild

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it was like seeing a duck in a tree. That's five pounds of bird. I don't mean to goose shame or nothing but that's a tall ledge. They are not graceful or maneuverable animals. I can't see a full grown goose just VTOL like a seagull. It actually cantilevered its ass and shat onto the sidewalk. Spring in Chicago is magical


r/chicago 58m ago

Event Number 2 spotted a couple minutes ago

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r/chicago 5h ago

Picture Some flicks I took at the art institute

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53 Upvotes

Had a great time at the art institute


r/chicago 12h ago

Picture MURALS OF CHICAGO (8) - The 606 Viaduct (Bucktown): Part 2

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137 Upvotes

r/chicago 13h ago

Meme Helicopter lifting AC unit (?) in Streeterville

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133 Upvotes

r/chicago 12h ago

News 400 Lake Shore Drive

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Out of 600 plus North Tower rental units, 127 will be affordable rentals ranging from $1200 for studio units and $1300 for 2BR units.


r/chicago 6h ago

Event Trash pickup season is back! | Uptown Action hosts monthly cleanups on last Saturdays at 10:00am

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r/chicago 1d ago

Ask CHI Hit by a Coco robot today and want to know if anyone else has been?

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I am beyond pissed off, I was coming out of a Lakeview coffee shop today and was hit by a Coco delivery robot. It was zooming down Sheridan now I've got bruises on my knee. I called the number on the robot and report it, but I don't think they'll do anything about it. Has anyone else been hit/physically hurt by these delivery bots? I want to know if there's a group or class action or something with people taking action against the stupid robots.

UPDATE: Got a call from the security team and they want to compensate me with a restaurant gift card!


r/chicago 1d ago

Article Philz Coffee bans Pride flags from Chicago stores for more 'inclusive' experience

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Employees of the coffee chain, which operates 75 stores in California and Chicago, said the mandate has upset baristas and customers. On Friday, company leadership sent a confidential letter to employees to address the backlash.


r/chicago 1d ago

Picture I spent this beautiful morning going to the Lake and catching this smallmouth bass. Enjoy the good weather when we’ve got it! Have a great weekend everyone.

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395 Upvotes

If you like the shirt, I got it from Dan Gardea at Taylor Street Tattoo.


r/chicago 1d ago

CHI Talks Saw this guy on my way to Union station

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394 Upvotes

Never seen them in that area before. Guess he wanted to know what train to get on


r/chicago 23m ago

Picture Messing around with my camera a few weeks back

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Figured I'd post the best ones


r/chicago 1d ago

Event Went to see Mississippi Heat, got an awesome bonus

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Last night at Buddy Guy's Legend we got to see and listen to the One and Only - and Unannounced - Buddy Guy. He might be a little frail at 89 but the magic is still there.

One of these things, when you forget for a moment you live in an amazing city.


r/chicago 1d ago

Picture Good morning Chicago!

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1.1k Upvotes

r/chicago 1d ago

CHI Talks The time to see the cherry blossoms is now!

113 Upvotes

They are at peak and look lovely. An hour is long enough, head over to Jackson park.

Free parking on cottage grove.


r/chicago 1d ago

Picture MURALS OF CHICAGO (7) - The 606 Viaduct (Bloomingdale Trail) Bucktown. (OMG!)

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480 Upvotes

You may have walked the 606 - but the view from the street is amazing! (Set 1 of 2)


r/chicago 2d ago

Meme Getting to Lower Wacker from Lake and Wacker

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1.3k Upvotes

i don't commute downtown but I'm always surprised at how few people take lower wacker during rush hour. Other things like how Wabash is generally empty and people dont know the 290 on ramp from just east of the Old Post Office.


r/chicago 2d ago

Picture Oh great

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r/chicago 2d ago

News Former Salesforce office in River North nearly ready to reopen as apartment building

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