Hi! I live in Chicago, and my roommate (AKA my co-tenant; his name is on the lease) recently told me that he might move out before the end of our lease. He said that if he does that, he would pay his share of the rent ($1000 out of approximately $2100. I allow him to pay slightly less than half of the rent because he has the smaller of two bedrooms) for 30 days after giving me a notice. However, will he actually owe me rent for the rest of the lease? I am concerned about the prospect of finding a new co-tenant in winter and because I do not live in a particularly "hip" area.

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Googled and couldn't find anything but while out and about there was a biker parked at the NB ramp (either Irving or Belmont) with a giant flag I didn't recognize just before 1pm Sunday. Shortly after, saw a few vehicles with either the same flag out the window or decorating the hood going NB that direction. Red background with a black eagle-like figure on it.

It gave me a flashback to running on the trail a few years ago and seeing a group of around 4-6 marching with what looked like a white supremacy flag on a Sunday midday. Really hoping that wasn't the flag today... that shit isn't welcome here.

Trying to start a community within the apartment complex. Please reach out if you live in the building.

Was today an Albanian holiday or something? Never seen this before. There were a bunch of cars all along Columbus and they were revving up a freaking storm! This was around like noon-ish.

I got locked in Rosehill Cemetery tonight. The Peterson gate was open at 4:15, so I drove in, thinking I'd stop and go for a quick walk. At 4:30, headed to the Ravenswood gate and IT WAS LOCKED. I thought I had 30 minutes left!

Nope. I forgot they close at 4 on Sundays.

But I wasn't alone. Another poor soul was left behind with me. I called the office. No answer. No emergency number. No "if you're a dumbass and get locked in, call tired number" message. I had to call 911.

Eventually Chicago's Finest came to rescue us. I guess it happens more often than I thought.

So, if you get locked in Rosehill Cemetery after hours, call 911. They'll get you out.

Also a shout-out to Adrian with the new maroon Camry. Thanks for keeping me company. 😂

I am travelling back to uni today from Dallas and land at O'hare terminal 1 at 11pm. However, my peoria charter bus is next day at 7am and since I am a broke college student, I can't take a taxi. How do I wait? The bus I take is from the Multi-Modal Facility by the way

Dysfunctional Chicago Road Warrior reporting in…

When I think of deep dish pizza I think of a thin layer of dough in a pan, filled with toppings and cheese, another light layer of dough, topped with sauce.

Pequods sounds more like a Detroit style pizza. What makes Pequods so good in your opinion.

Also, I heard their library is open to the public. Is that true?

Long story short. I no longer belong to EBC. I was cleaning out my junk drawer and found the following. .

10 prepaid punch cards for the River North Hand Wash & Detailing. If they are still there, and could be of use to you, contact me and you can pick them up. I live on State and Burton.

Almost just ran into a family walking 5 wide across both bike lanes on Lakeshore. They were literally a stone’s throw from the walking lane. This happens every time I use my bike.

I live in a southwest suburb and have been wanting to join an adult rec league and I've been thinking about soccer. I've never played soccer (HS gym class 20 years ago) and I am really worried I won't be near good enough. Do they have practices or do they just show up for games? Do they do anything like go out for a beer after a game or is it just play and go home? Are teams randomly assigned?

When learning about garbage service around the country, it seems our area is as good and as cheap as it gets. Using the buying power of populations to secure contracts from private companies at better pricing has proven effective so long as 1 company doesn't buy up everyone else. Has anything prevented this or did we just get lucky?

My pregame plan before the wolves icehogs game 🍗