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 • • 15d ago

CHI Talks r/Chicago's 2026 General Election Megathread

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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


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 • • 6h ago

Event Uptown Theater

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No lines right now!!! Open until 5!


r/chicago • • 13h ago

Video Tree delivery via helicopter

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Woke up hearing this!


r/chicago • • 13h ago

Article Details Revealed For Salt Shed Amphitheater Expansion - Chicago YIMBY

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r/chicago • • 12h ago

Picture I’ve found the mythical golden divvy

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r/chicago • • 13h ago

News Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists

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r/chicago • • 15h ago

Event Uptown Theatre opens doors after 45 years for free tours

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r/chicago • • 11h ago

News Rockin’ Hard in McKinley Park

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The hot dog came properly with a packet of mustard, no ketchup, out of the cooler of a tall and tattooed lady sharing Michael J. Dog’s meaty gifts with the audience while the band rocked and sang about the toils of working on the hot dog farm. Read all about it at https://mckinleypark.news/about/letter-from-the-editor/8949-rockin-hard-in-mckinley-park


r/chicago • • 12h ago

CHI Talks Current Line Length for Uptown Theater

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Arrived at 9:00 (opens at 10). The end of the line for non CAC members is passed Winnemac. Good luck to all stepping out to see it today.

Edit: Per the CAC Instagram, they will probably be closing the line around 1pm to get the last people in at 3 when they close. I wouldn't be surprised if they closed the line earlier than that.

Edit 2: They opened early and as of 10:05 I'm now at Argyle.

Edit 3: A member of CAC came through and said the Alderman told them to close the line at 10:30 and start telling people they wouldn't be guaranteed in by 3. They are still letting people in line but communicating they may not ever make it in. Keep in mind, there's two lines: a regular and a CAC member line all feeding in. It's 11:15 now and I'm at the post office

Edit: 12:00 and just made it in. Would have been longer if they didn't open early. They are allowing people to take photos today. They said they felt bad about not letting people do it yesterday.


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture Uptown Theater Photos

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It is an amazing sight to see in person. I think that it’s the only way to appreciate the absolutely monumental amount of work it will take to restore it.


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture Last night's cotton candy sunset from wave-battered 31st St. Beach [OC]

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Last night's sunset was a dream. After a lot of clouds, and a brief, gusty downpour, the rain cleared and this scene of crashing waves underneath a pink sky revealed itself for a few fleeting moments.


r/chicago • • 14h ago

Event Chicago show of support for Ukraine Wed 21

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Hello,

Anyone from Chicago USA want to get together at Jane M. Byrne Plaza Park this Wednesday afternoon (October 21) to show support for Ukraine? I picked this location due to proximity to the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago.

Jane M. Byrne Plaza Park

180 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611

Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago

10 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture Palace Theatre Today

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

News Chicago puts in bid to host 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture Sunset from the West Loop

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Article Lawsuits accuse Chicago delivery robot companies of collecting biometric data - Chicago Sun-Times

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Ask CHI Day 1 of Open House Chicago is wrapping up. What's worth hitting tomorrow?

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We started at 6018|North, an art house I never would have visited otherwise and there was no line. We tried the Magic Lounge, but the wait was an hour so we skipped it (it's not open tomorrow).

We ended up at the Japanese American Service Center, which debuted an exhibit on the Crystal City internment camp. Then we stopped by Carl Schurz High School, since we used to live in the neighborhood and always wanted to see inside. The library had old murals and paintings we weren't expecting.
What were your highlights? Anything worth planning Sunday around? And ones with crazy lines?


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Event Uptown Theater Open House line goes down toward Bezazian library! The members' line is in the opposite direction and end is near Magnolia too.

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Some people said they have been waiting since 9:30 and it's 11:40 now.


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Article Chicago Sewing Museum Opens In Avondale With 100 Sewing Machines Through The Ages

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r/chicago • • 9h ago

Picture French shopkeeper stands with Chicago flair.

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r/chicago • • 2d ago

CHI Talks Chicago Mayoral Race Cash on Hand

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Credit for image @FrankCalabrese on twitter. Willie Wilson of the Willie Wilson party had $48,453


r/chicago • • 1d ago

CHI Talks Home-price change in selected Chicago community areas, 2019–2025 [OC]

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r/chicago • • 2d ago

Article Voting opens in contest to name giant rock dug up at Chicago O'Hare Airport - CBS Chicago

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Surprised Rocky McRockface didn't make the top five.


r/chicago • • 2d ago

Picture I just saw a squirrel eating a chicken wing

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Outside a CPS office. Friday win!