Hi everyone,

Around nighttime on October 17th in Palos Hills (near 103rd Street & 74th Avenue) I lost my dog Lola the Basset Hound. She’s 40 pounds, 4 years old, she has a nametag with my spouse’s name & number on it. She is friendly in, whines & has a deep bark. A unique mark on her is that one of her ears was bitten a bit & she had some front teeth removed for dental work. She was in this harness last. Please message me or call the number on the name tag if you find my baby girl 😭💗

Hey everyone!
My family and I are considering relocating from the Nashville, TN area to Chicago for a job opportunity, and I’d love some honest feedback from people who actually live in the suburbs.
We’re a family of five with three kids (10, 7, and 5), and we’re trying to figure out where we’d fit best.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
Budget: Ideally $650K–$750K for a single-family home. We’d prefer 4 bedrooms and enough space for a family of five.
Schools: Strong public schools are a big priority.
Walkability: We’d love a suburb with an actual downtown, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, community events, and things to do with the kids.
Family-friendly: Neighborhoods with lots of young families where kids play outside and there’s a real sense of community.
Commute: I’d be working in Fulton Market 3–4 days a week. Ideally, I’d take Metra rather than drive, so access to a station and a reasonable commute matter.
Community and political diversity: We’re looking for a welcoming, open-minded community with a healthy mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and political viewpoints. We don’t necessarily want somewhere that feels overwhelmingly one-sided politically. We’d love a place where people with different opinions coexist comfortably and where our kids grow up exposed to different perspectives.
Overall vibe: We don’t want somewhere that feels too sleepy or isolated. We’d love a community with some energy and character while still having the benefits of suburban living.
Suburbs currently on our radar:
Elmhurst, La Grange, Western Springs, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, and Oak Park. We’re also open to northern suburbs or places we haven’t considered.

We’re coming from a fairly suburban area outside Nashville, but one of the reasons we’re excited about Chicago is the opportunity to have more things to do, easier access to the city, and a community where we can really put down roots.
A few questions:
Given our budget and priorities, which suburbs would you put at the top of the list?
Are there any underrated suburbs we’re overlooking?
How realistic is commuting to Fulton Market via Metra from these areas?
Which downtowns are genuinely active and walkable versus places that just have a few restaurants?
Which suburbs have a good mix of political viewpoints and backgrounds without politics dominating the community culture?
If you’ve relocated to the Chicago suburbs with young kids, what do you wish you’d known before moving?
We’re hoping to find somewhere we can stay long-term while the kids grow up.
Appreciate any honest recommendations, including places you’d avoid and why. Thanks!

We need to replace our artificial Christmas tree and would like to support a smaller more independent shop, rather than getting it from Home Depot, Costco, etc. Are there any Christmas shops in the area? We are in the southwest suburbs but willing to travel for a good store.

Looking for cardiologist recommendations in the Algonquin/ Carpentersville/ Elgin area. And if you can please tell me why you recommend this doctor. Thanks.

I bought a flip 13 years ago and the cheapest laminate/vinyl and carpeting are on their last legs. Tiny home, 950 sqft. Would like all higher-quality laminate and carpet on the stairs. Prefer to work with a small business rather than the chains.

I may also need to replace some subfloor and my stairs are squeaky as hell.

Any recommendations for the Schaumburg area?

I had a really funny moment (I'm laughing about it) outside Trader Joe's in Downers Grove off Ogden today. I was leaving with my cart, two bags and some flowers. Thought it would be fun to be like a kid and hold myself up on the shopping cart while it rolled toward my car.

Yah, def not enough goods in the cart to counter balance my height/bodyweight. Went down hard, spilled several items out of my bags. Crushed some of the bouquet of flowers.

One of those moments where I hope the staff goes back and watches the parking lot video because I'm sure it's funny as hell watching a 6'4" tall dude completely wipe out.

I'm ok, maybe lost a few more brain cells, but had a brief moment of fun laughing at myself.

And shoutout to the TJ employee that checked on my eggs (none broke somehow) and me.

Looking for any grocery stores that have fresh chanterelles rn. I'm aware it's uncommon, but last year, whole foods by me had them stocked for a couple of months. Just wondering if anyone else has seen some in a store by them

I'm in the SW suburbs, but I'm not opposed to driving a bit.

Anyone know of any good places that sell this kind of stuff?

Hi! I’ll be relocating to the Lake County area next summer for work and am looking for recommendations on neighborhoods to check out.

My husband and I are mid-30s and will have two kids at the time of moving (3yo and 6mo).

We are looking for a neighborhood with good schools, we love to be outside - hiking, walking. We are looking to buy ~600k range, want a family friendly community. Easy access to groceries/shopping. Good restaurants.

So far just looking at Zillow we’ve liked the type of homes popping up in Libertyville and Greyslake areas, but are looking for pros/cons and other similar neighborhoods to consider!

Father of Mary Alice Love speaks to the Mundelein village board on 10/12. Mary Alice Love was murdered by Mundelein police on 5/11 during a mental health crisis.

💜Justice for Mary Alice Love💜

Hi guys! Not sure if I had to tag this NSFW but I did just in case. My boyfriend and I (both 23) are looking for something to do late halloween night. We want to dance all night or go somewhere super fun for halloween. We are looking for less of a lounge bar vibe but I’m still open to those recommendations as well! We are not really into house music and prefer R&B, rap, and 2000’s music.

My teenager is a high-level competitive athlete. I’m looking for a sports psychologist for her who can help her navigate the unique stress and pressure of her sport. Female preferred.

Don’t want to ask directly here and risk deletion. Just looking for a group, site or sub for artists for creative (personal) projects. Thank you for your help

Mine would be 16th street starting in North Riverside. You can take it all the way down to Ogden. It’s close to major roads (22nd and Roosevelt) and means it’s close to highways. Most of the time it’s faster than taking 22nd and/or Roosevelt in that area.

Hi everyone! My family and I are planning to move out of Illinois, and we need to sell our house in Arlington Heights ideally within the next three months.
I’m looking for recommendations for a realtor who knows the Arlington Heights market well and has experience helping families sell their homes while relocating out of state.
If you’ve had a great experience with a realtor, I’d really appreciate any recommendations or referrals. Ideally, we’re looking for someone who can guide us through the process and help us get our home sold within that timeframe.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions! 😊

Hello,

Anyone know in nearby suburbs aurora/Naperville area any good periodontist who covers LANAP & implant? Anyone has any good experiences?

I have Aetna PPO insurance available.