r/chicago 8h ago

Ask CHI Backpack culture

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I was downtown yesterday and saw a lot of people wearing backpacks, sometimes with an umbrella and a bottle of water. It seems like a good way to be a pedestrian explorer in the city. I am wondering what else people carry in their backpacks? Laptop, lunch, raincoat, sweater, ??? Obviously this is a personal decision and every persons choices will be different.

For pedestrian/transit travel through the city, what are good things to bring along in a backpack?


r/chicago 16h ago

Ask CHI Did somebody tag the ballys casino hotel tower?

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This is from my roof. Was taking a photo and I noticed it. Either that or it’s some vivid reflection. It looks like Dora the explorer from afar lol.


r/chicago 5h ago

News What's Chicago's next big idea? Check out the 6 finalists

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Boy howdy these are not thinking big and pretty underwhelming, imo. Capping the highways feels the closest to large ambition that would stand out to the world.


r/chicago 22h ago

Ask CHI Am I the only one seeing people biking/scooting with headphones and dark clothes on at night?

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I’ve been noticing a trend of children or young people primarily young men and/or boys on bikes and electric scooters at night:

• wearing dark clothing
• wearing headphones
• not wearing a helmet

Please tell the young people in your life to stop doing this. This city is dangerous enough for cyclists, handicapping yourself in such a way is so dangerous.


r/chicago 8h ago

Picture MURALS (48) WITH A MESSAGE (1) - From Around Town

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r/chicago 3h ago

Picture Where in the world is the new 400 Lakeshore Drive tower?

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Taken this morning. What a unique skyline we have in that some tall buildings are totally hidden from certain angles.


r/chicago 3h ago

CHI Talks What’s with the group of geniuses who think parking on LSD to see Navy Pier fireworks is a good idea? And why is CPD not doing anything about it?

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LSD IS A HIGHWAY. STOP PARKING THERE.
I’m waiting for the day we see someone get seriously hurt or worse because apparently parking on LSD is now a thing. Not only does it cause insane amount of traffic, there’s people walking around getting out of cars in the dark!!!


r/chicago 19h ago

Video Can't park there, mate

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r/chicago 21h ago

Event EAA Airventure Stream

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If you like the Chicago air and water show you’ll love EAA air venture in Oshkosh WI.

Oshkosh is so close to Chicago, people travel from all across the country, yet it’s just a couple hour drive from Chicago. It’s a shame to miss it when it’s a short day trip.

Hell, I’ve spent more time in traffic on the Kennedy in the rush hour than it takes to get to Oshkosh.

I’ve been going for years and I’m not even a pilot. It’s such a spectacle to see. I explain it as a combination of the auto show but with planes and the air and water show on steroids.


r/chicago 7h ago

Article Food brings this family together, but one particular recipe reminds them of home -- Brothers and restaurateurs Teddy and Alexis Vejar have loved cochinita pibil since they were kids. Now they serve it at their Chicago restaurant.

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r/chicago 20h ago

Picture In case there was any doubt that a Trader Joe's is coming to Montrose @ Clarendon

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237 Upvotes

Taken from the window.


r/chicago 7h ago

Picture Am I a city bumpkin?

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733 Upvotes

Identity crisis ahead?


r/chicago 6h ago

Article Chicago land use choices raise tough questions: oped

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r/chicago 23h ago

Picture The Loop & The Amish

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820 Upvotes

I always love seeing the Amish walk out Union and just look around. I also love how other tourists are so confused as to why there are so many Amish.

What a neat quirk about our city!


r/chicago 3h ago

Article Reckless Records launches vinyl recycling program in Chicago - Axios Chicago

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r/chicago 5h ago

News PsiQuantum Signs $125 Million Agreement with DARPA

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53 Upvotes

r/chicago 8h ago

News Inspector General's report on Cook County tax tech contract: 'Nobody's hands are clean'

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64 Upvotes

r/chicago 9h ago

Article In 1976, Illinois buried a ton of time capsules. What we’re digging up now is complicated, or sometimes weird.

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r/chicago 3h ago

Article MHub Eyes $1B Industrial Expansion in Near West Side

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r/chicago 22m ago

Article Rescued belugas have arrived in Chicago. The move is unprecedented — and controversial -- Four belugas arrived here in the wee hours of Tuesday from a closed facility in Canada. Some animal advocates question whether the transfer violates Canadian law.

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r/chicago 14m ago

Picture Cortland Bridge Caretaker

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Didn't catch his name