I know Marquee is a PITA universally but I imagine that wouldn't deter bars from playing Cubs games. It's been a long time since I've been out to watch a game but I went to 3 different bars tonight looking for the Cubs vs Padres and none of them had it. I walked down Division between Damen and Milwaukee and nobody had it on. What gives??

Hi, looking for some ideas for my husband’s birthday. Will probably be a group of 10 people or so. All mid 30s.

Trying to find something that’s a little different than going to a typical nice restaurant and a typical popular bar.

Open to fun restaurants, bars, experiences, all of the above, etc. I’ve read some posts on here but lots of the threads were dating back 5+ years so I was hoping to hear of something new I haven’t discovered on my own. Also hoping to stay in the city, but open to other options too.

Thanks!

I am interning in Chicago from May until August this summer. I have never been to Chicago and am looking to get some advice or someone to answer my questions about the city, looking for a place, etc etc.

I don't have a car. Where I live currently has public transport, is fairly walkable, and super bike friendly. I understand Chicago has public transport and is fairly walkable. However, honestly, will I need a car? Will I need a bike? I am planning on flying and don't really wanna deal with the stress of shipping out a bike. Is the public transport reliable enough to support me for the summer?

How easy is it to find housing? I have just begun my search since I also recently accepted the internship so I'm wondering if there are any other places I should be looking? I've started on the basic apartment websites and such, facebook groups, craigslist, and some of the student summer housing specifically for interns. I realize a city like this won't be cheap, but affordability is really important and am wondering if there is anywhere else I can look to get housing for cheap and short-term.

I've never been to Chicago so overall I'm just looking for advice on what to expect, how to survive a big city since this will be the biggest city I've ever lived. Anything helps!!!

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I am a new grad moving to Chicago for the first time. I am looking for apartments to rent. Could someone suggest a good location to be in? (I do not have a car and would be using public transport, so it would be better if the location of the apartment is downtown Chicago as my office is near the Chicago Bean) Also, suggest any apartment websites and listings I should check out. Thank you :)

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Ps- My budget is $1000 - $1300 per person, and I am open to 2B, 3B, and 4B. (Let me know if the budget range is unrealistic)

My parents are in town this weekend and I'm located in the NW suburbs. They don't really want to go downtown so trying to find some fun stuff to do around here

Hi everyone … I want to go camping and would like to go camping in Joliet to because I hear it’s super haunted lol but in all seriousness… I do want to go camping so pls lmk where I can do so at… I plan to go tomorrow… just for an over night. Id like to hike as well.

I recently made a post here about the lack of late night third place options in Chicago and I have to admit, after doing a little more research, I think the question may have been a little premature. Although I’d love to see more, and it doesn’t seem like there are tons of 24 hour options, it seems like there actually are some late night venues in the city and near suburbs

I thought I’d make a post for all my fellow night-owls detailing all of the late night third places I found that might be good for hanging out, getting work done, etc. and solicit recommendations for any others I may have missed! I considered “late” to be 11 PM or later.

1. Coffee Chat in Albany Park - late night coffee shop that closes at 2 AM everyday
2. Cafe Mustache in Logan Square - bar/cafe that closes at 12:30 AM M-W, 1:30 AM Th/Fri, 2:30 AM Sat, and 1:30 AM Sun
3. Beermiscous in Lakeview - bar with cafe vibes, closes at midnight on Fri and Sat, 11 PM Thurs
4. Bourgeois Pig Cafe in Lincoln Park - Closes at midnight on Fri/Sat, 11 PM Wed/Thurs
5. High crowd cafe in Lincoln park - cafe that serves THC infused drinks/foods, closes at midnight on Fri/Sat
6. Qahwah House in Skokie - Yemeni coffee shop that closes at 1 AM Sun - Thurs and 2 AM Fri/Sat
7. Friendly Coffee Lounge in Berwyn - closes at 11 PM on Tuesday, midnight on Wednesday, and 1 AM Thursday - Saturday
8. A handful of 24 hour diners in the city, like Golden Apple, white palace Grill, griddle 24, diner grill, and golden nugget pancake house, although these aren’t really my speed

I recently accepted a 10-week internship position in Chicago for this summer and am trying to find housing. Based on my research, it seems I'm a little late to the whole process. I've joined several Facebook groups and emailed schools but nothing so far. I've never been to Chicago and don't know anything about neighborhoods or areas but I'll be working downtown. So what's the best way to find temporary housing other than Facebook?

Chicago folks! I’m looking for a print shop in the area that can print some artwork I’ve made onto t-shirts for some upcoming craft fairs, probably 5 designs for a combined quantity of 60-80 shirts in all. Having difficulty finding decent options as I’m pretty new to the city - any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated!

Hey everyone!

I recently started debating buying an apartment in Chicago instead of continuing renting. My rent contract ends next January, so I wanted to ask at what point I should start actively looking for apartments and talk to Brokers/banks?

I am looking for 1-2 bedroom apartment around RN or WL if it makes a difference.

I leased an apartment for 2 years in the range of 2021-2023. In lieu of a security deposit, I used a surety bond.
Approx. 10 days after move-out, the landlord furnished us with a list of damages in writing. Several items on the list seemed egregious:

- Painting the entire apartment AND paint the balcony outside due to rust ($1200)

(This seemed egregious because nail holes are normal wear and tear. It is possible the TV mount caused damage, but this would not require whole apartment to be repainted)

- Carpeting the entire apartment w/ new carpet ($1500)

(Carpet was more than likely 5-20 years old when we moved in, and my understanding is that it would be considered fully depreciated by now. In addition, we did not damage the carpet)

- Replacing blinds, which we did not once touch while living there ($60)

There were some smaller damages too, but these big items comprised approximately 90% of the funds they were requesting from us. We responded immediately in writing, disputing the alleged charges. They sent us a form to fill out to dispute each item individually, but we responded again disputing the damages in full.

We did not hear from them until now, approx. 8 months later. I received a collections letter in the mail that they filed a claim against my surety bond for $2500, and the surety bond sent those damages to collections. When we called the landlord, they indicated that they completed an internal review and determined that we were liable, so they filed a claim against our bond.

What are our legal options? From our perspective, it seems as though the landlord simply charged us for an apartment renovation, and we should not be liable for new carpet or painting the walls.

Streets are closed and plows are barricading.

i’m moving near humboldt park later this month. what is the best internet option? i work from home and will have a couple smart tvs. do people still use fios? are the home 5g packages from tmobile or verizon worth it?

My friend is turning 30 on Thursday. We are having dinner at a restaurant over in Wrigleyville. But we will want to go out and dance it up afterwards. It’s been a long time since I’ve gone out during the week, let alone out to shake my ass at all. Where are some good places to look into or go to?

I am heading to Chicago with two of my friends this weekend. I am a huge comedy fan and have already been to second city a couple times. I am looking to venture out to some of the other venues in the city. I would love to see second city’s revue show but it’s a bit pricey for us, and I’ve already seen Best of Second City show three weeks ago so I think it will be the same material.

Does anyone have any recommendations for shows at the Annoyance? Or any other venues/shows? Would love a mix of improv and sketch comedy!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently in my third year of college and will be graduating next year. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always dreamed of moving out of my home state. My options have always been moving to the west coast or Chicago, but with the inflation I’m not sure if it’s even possible. One of my biggest reasons to moving is because of my family. I don’t have the best family/home environment and I just want to start fresh somewhere else. I am majoring in Marketing and Information Systems Management, currently doing an internship and have one lined up for the summer and another for the fall.

What would you guys say about the job market in Chicago or any guesses on how it’ll be in 2025? What average salary do you guys think is enough to live there or around? How’s transportation? Any other advice?

I was initially thinking of the rooftop at my hotel, but that's on the 26th floor so I'm afraid I won't get to see much with all the skyscrapers around it.

Would I get a good view from the beach or the navy pier?

So l'm going to Chicago later this month as a trip with my family because my brother is preparing togo to school in Chicago. One of my questions is Ilove to collect cards and transformers do any people know any good stores that are good for collectors like me 1 also like gunpla so also any stores for that.

Ideally the weather is nice and I'm able to find a last minute boat rental- otherwise any ideas for a 23rd bday? mainly just want an excuse to dress up with a group of 10 ish friends

I spent the better half of my 20s working the oilfield from drilling to frac side around Ohio, south/ west Texas. I moved to Andersonville last October & I'm trying to get a feel for what kind of blue collar work options Y'all have found that give you a nice quality of life. I had my cdl for a few years, but let it go. I grew up in a trucking family and as good as I am at driving. I loathe it. Definitely could get it back. I know linework is plenty almost everywhere

I’m currently about to get my lifeguard certification and then I just also got a job at big blue swim school excited ! I do wanna work my way up in the field if I’m able to do so? I’m planning to get my swimming instructor certification duirng the year but don’t know where to move on from there. I’d be open to carrrrrs that are related to swimming and teaching but idk what it would be. I also rllt love fitness and workout evehrdey so I would be interested in jobs that include that. I’m 19!

Hey there!

Just wanted to know if anybody has or did have a child go to scammon elementary. We are about to move to Chicago and our apartment is in that district. He will be in kindergarten.

Any info will very much be appreciated thank you!

We're moving to the Loop in about three weeks. The only move-in window available before we have to move out of the house we already sold is 8AM on April 27th. Our original plan was to park the uhaul inside the condo's garage and use spothero to park our small SUV somewhere else for a couple days. We were told yesterday that isn't an option because even though the condo building's garage door opens high enough, there are pipes hanging down lower than that going up the entrance ramp into the garage.

Our issues are:

1. We can't see very well when driving at night, so leaving in the evening and driving overnight isn't an option.
2. I can't see any way to filter results on SpotHero based on clearance height or open lot size allowance.
3. Even though we reserved the smallest one-way uhaul (about the length of an extended Suburban or Escalade), there's no guarantee we won't be "upgraded" to a larger one due to someone keeping their truck longer than anticipated.

Does anyone know a safe, secure lot (staffed 24 hours) with spots long enough for a uhaul near Grant Park?

Anything fun lgbt to do the days of May 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd ??

Hey everyone!

Family of 4 relocating to Chicago. Two kids 5 and 2.

We found a great place in Irving park and my 5 year old might be attending scammon elementary.

Just wondering if people have any input on the school and area.

Thanks!!

Have two days to decide on two cities for a move for work - they are literally 50/50 in our eyes and we are looking for any insight. We are an early 30s married couple in Michigan who enjoy car camping and hiking in outdoors (we enjoy mountains and the lake equally), going out to eat, volunteering, quiet nights at home cooking and watching TV, going to farmers markets, playing pickle ball, and are looking to make friends our age in a similar phase of life (no kids yet) Does one city sound suited better than the other in your personal experience? Thanks for any advice!

Hey all. Google isn’t too helpful. Looking to take my wife and daughters(7,10) to a family fun cooking class. But my search fu isn’t strong. Can anyone recommend any you have participated in or recommend?

TIA!

Howdy all,

I start med school in 4 months and want to quit my soul sucking office 9-5 gig. I was looking for bartending gigs since I have some experience with that in undergrad but haven’t had any luck. Just need something to keep me occupied so I’m not rotting in my apartment.

Anyone got some other fun ideas for someone just looking for something to do?

This is a bit niche but I hope someone might have some advice. I don’t really relate to the club scene (nor do I hate it) and honestly I really prefer people who are more androgynous, of either sex. For convenience let’s say tomboys and femboys.

Are there any places that are particularly welcoming to men who don’t conform to traditional masculine norms? I’m not a buff guy and am not looking for that type. I’m just in between.

Anyway if any of that makes sense then I would love to hear your thoughts. I’m really just interested in more normal people instead of the boystown scene.