r/chicago • • 2d 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 • • 25d 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 • • 2h ago

Picture Another beautiful morning in Chicago. This city is unreal.

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r/chicago • • 2h ago

CHI Talks CTA Brown line backed up (10/28)

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Hey Chicagoans--if anyone searches what's going on with the brown line--its delayed due to someone being passed out with a blanket in the fetal position in one of the cars. More than just asleep--the conductor hollered at them and there was no movement. They're barely moving their toes from what I see.

They're getting CPD and an ambulance.

Sorry fellow Brown line riders, but thought some of you would check Reddit like I do when this stuff happens. Happy Wednesday. 🫠

Edit: at 8:10 medics got there, suddenly the person got up and they took them in the chair away to the hospital. We're moving again.


r/chicago • • 1h ago

News Chicago Police Department Overspent Its Budget By $520.5M From 2023-2025: Data

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r/chicago • • 4h ago

Meme Anyone else tired of hearing his political ads on tv?

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r/chicago • • 25m ago

ICE TRUMP DOJ sending plainclothes monitors to BLUE STATE polling places on November 3, 2026. They are to remain away from the poll and not interact with those in line. (Sure!Right?). PLEASE PLAN THIS PEACEFUL SIT-IN FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026. IF POSSIBLE,HAVE SHIFTS TO COVER ALL HOURS POLLS ARE OPEN

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r/chicago • • 1h ago

Event DuSable Park Groundbreaking!

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Originally designated as a park by mayor Harold Washington (over 40 years ago), yesterday the City, the Park District and Related Midwest broke ground on this awesome greenspace at the confluence of the river the lake and the Ogden slip.


r/chicago • • 18h ago

News Whole Foods Coming To Former Family Dollar Store In Logan Square

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r/chicago • • 14h ago

Picture Cooler Temperatures & Early Colors

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I love these mornings.


r/chicago • • 18h ago

News Mayoral Candidate’s Website Exposed Voting History of 1.5 Million Chicago Residents

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r/chicago • • 14h ago

Article CTA board approves $40 million in accessibility renovations to California Blue Line station

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r/chicago • • 23h ago

Picture Religious Creeps Harassing Depaul Students at Sheffield and Fullerton

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They had microphones that connected to a loud speaker and were harassing passerby about abortion and ‘boys wanting to become girls and girls wanting to become boys’. Public property, so not much anyone can like. Legally do? They were following people onto the crosswalk to try and get them to say something though. Stay clear ig?


r/chicago • • 2h ago

News Roseland Hospital Maternity Ward Closure A Huge Blow To South Side Parents: 'What Is The Plan?'

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

News Does Chicago need a permanent festival site? Voters asked to weigh in on ballot.

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Article We scoured Chicago's booming bakery scene for a perfect croissant. We found 12.

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r/chicago • • 22h ago

Ask CHI lost dog 47th and Campbell - have you seen him?

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his name is rex, he escaped from our backyard on 47th and campbell early this morning. please share this with folks and DM me if you've seen him/found him so we can arrange a meetup! :( he's 8 pounds, very affectionate, and loves cold cuts. he has a little dryness on his left eye from an infecftion. he has no collar!


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Article As Chicago Father Enters Week 3 Of Hunger Strike In Texas ICE Facility, His Family Faces Eviction

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r/chicago • • 20h ago

News Special Council meeting could blow $75 million hole in Mayor Johnson's budget over pension payment

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r/chicago • • 15h ago

News Green and Pink line service interruption extended again

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r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture Hawk having breakfast on Van Buren and Wacker this morning

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Had himself a lil pigeon snack next to the beehives. Pretty sure it's a sharp-shinned hawk but too far for me to tell.


r/chicago • • 22h ago

Article Immersive "Goodnight Moon" exhibit coming to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - CBS Chicago

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r/chicago • • 14h ago

Event Free football at Soldier Field this Saturday 10/31!

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Fun event this weekend!

77th Annual Mum Bowl Championship this Saturday, October 31st at Soldier Field

Free Admission (at Gate 0, 1410 Special Olympics Dr.)
Free Parking (in the Waldron Lot, 458 E. 18th Dr.)

Join us at Soldier Field to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our athletes all season long. It’s a special tradition and one of the most exciting moments of the Junior Bear program. Bring your family, friends, and plenty of energy to cheer on these great athletes —we can’t wait to see you there!


r/chicago • • 1d ago

Picture A picture out of my window today. Our city looks like a literal painting sometimes.

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r/chicago • • 23h ago

Ask CHI Is there any polling on this school board race?

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I have a slight preference between my top 2 choices but I really don’t want my third choice to win so if it’s close I’ll vote for my second choice if my top choice is out of it.

For all the money in this race I’m surprised there’s not more data out there

Edit- should have been clear I meant the race for School Board President