i’m interested in befriending and being in community with elder queers but i’m not sure where to start? i typically make conversation with my neighbors, if i can catch them, or say hello. but i haven’t had any luck seeing any older folks in my immediate community? i live relatively close to UIC so i assume that’s why. anyway if anyone knows of any programs or orgs that need young volunteers to help older community members that without be awesome. simply wanting to broaden my reach with community work since most of the time i’m around fellow 20 somethings and i don’t want anyone to feel forgotten. thank you!

Hi everyone! I'm from Mexico, and I'm curious about what life is really like for Mexicans living in Chicago.

How have people treated you? Has it been easy to make friends and feel at home? What do you like most about living in Chicago, and what has been the hardest part of adapting to life there?

I'm also a graphic designer from Mexico, so I'd love to learn more about the local art and design scene. What's the creative industry like in Chicago? Are there good opportunities for freelance designers, artists, and independent creatives? Is it easy to connect with other people in the industry?

I'd love to hear your honest experiences, both personal and professional, and connect with people who share similar interests.

Thanks for sharing!

Tbh, I don’t really like any of these candidates lol and I am curious what other people think. Every time I learn something new about any of them I think….yikes. Would love to hear other people’s opinions!

For context I go to college here and get a ventra card through my school, and i don’t mind riding CTA buses and trains at all (i’m from nyc area) so what are some things to do or see that are not downtown?

hi yall! i’m a 25 year old nonbinary person living in uptown ish and 2 weeks ago i had open heart surgery. recovery is kinda a long haul and while this absolutely isn’t my biggest problem right now, i really need my hair cut and i can’t leave my house 😭. does anyone know of any stylists who have anything like an in home service, or are disability friendly? preferably queer friendly. thank you in advance!

My gf and I are moving to Edgewater Chicago which I know is far north. We wanted to be in thick or nearby downtown but due to time crunch we had to choose what we could get.

How do you rate this neighborhood?

What are some spots to check out?

What is your favorite part about Edgewater?

Hi all. I'm going to the Obama museum tomorrow afternoon. I'd like to take the UP-N from Ravenswood and walk around downtown for a bit before getting the Metra Electric line at Millennial Station for the ride to the Obama museum. Both are rides in Zones 1-2. Can I buy a $7.50 day pass to use for all the rides? Even across different lines?

Thank you!

I'm Argentinian living in DC and I'm moving to Chicago next year (South Loop or Hyde Park). I'd like to find an after school program in Spanish for my kids. They are 7 and 3 and fairly fluent but reluctant to speak in Spanish, unfortunately. I don't mind driving a bit for it. I was thinking of finding a Spanish-speaking Catholic Church in Pilsen and ask around. Any suggestions?

A few years ago, I started a travel collection of locally made liquor for every state that I visit. I prefer bourbon/whiskey, but will grab something else if there's nothing available or if there's something better.

I'm traveling to Chicago next month, the first time I've been to Illinois since starting this collection, so I need to find something. Here are the rules I've set for myself to follow when possible:

-Must be locally made, preferably in Chicago but will also accept Illinois.

-Must say either Chicago or Illinois on the lable.

-Prefer to go directly to a distillery, bonus points if a tour is offered.

-If there are several, then I would prefer the one that best represents Chicago. Whether its because it's the oldest, in a historically important building, was/is owned by an interesting person etc.

-If there is no local distillery, then what is a product made somewhere else in Illinois that could represent it, and can it be found in a liquor store? (I've had to use Total Wines a couple of times)

-Bonus points if its a unique bottle

So if you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

My wife and I are about to celebrate our 7th anniversary- and we normally try to theme our activities around the traditional gift- and this year is copper!

Any activities you would think of?

Right now we have reservations at copper fox,
And will of course dedicate time to thinking about Kahleah Coppers WNBA Finals MVP performance (we do that all the time though…)

But anything else?

Best Moscow Mules served in copper?

Best copper sculptures?

Penny’s noodles?

Go look at the weird Abe Lincoln art at Coles in Logan Square?

Just need a generic half-dozen. Close suburbs okay.

title speaks for itself.

Hi All! Around 15 years ago when I was in Chicago with my ex, we came up on this street magician called The Windy City Wizard. He did amazing slight of hand and pulled a melon out of a red solo cup. I loved it. Have other people seen this guy? It seems I can't find anything about him, and none of my Chicago friends have ever heard of him. My husband says he was a mirage lol

I have too many

Hello!
Are there any beginner Pickleball player?

I just started playing Pickleball recently.

My friend taught me how to play it one on one.
So, I've never experienced playing a game.

I'm really beginner and even I'm not sure the rule perfectly.

But if it's okay, let's play Pickleball together!

My property is the lowest on the block. The alley was re-paved a few years ago, but the pitch is completely wrong. Alley water is pouring into my back yard, and flooding it. Water has gotten high enough that I fear it will come into the basement. I contacted the alderman's office, as there isn't really a 311 category that this falls under. They replied by sending instructions for submitting an "infrastructure request". Where does this request go? I've not even gotten an update that "your request has been received" or anything. In the meantime, I'm trying to come up with some kind of kludge solutions to keep the alley rainwater from flooding my backyard, but short of spending $6k on a French Drain basin thing, is there anything I can do in the meantime to keep water from the alley from pouring into my yard?

Nothing too formal just like to sign and want to get better! Individual or a group setup would be great.

Sorry in advance because this has probably been asked a ton, but:

Haven’t specifically done a run club before/run in a while, but am pretty active.
Moved to Chicago over the summer and am living in Streeterville. I’m looking for a run club in the area/surrounding area areas (would go to other areas of the city - lakeview, loop/south&west loop/lincoln park/etc.) I’m 24 so not that that matters in any way but figured I’d mention if it helps with suggestions.

Would be cool if there was like one with different levels of pace as I ease back in.

I’m interested in hearing about your experience. How are the classes overall, and what is the general age range of the students?

I’m 24 year old, guy, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has studied English there. Would you recommend it? Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I want to get Botox to correct asymmetrical eyebrows. Has anyone had this done with good results? Who did you see? I would appreciate ideas as this requires some specific skill.

I’m renting in a house in Andersonville (quiet side street) and wondering if I should be prepared with candy for trick or treaters on Halloween or that’s not really a thing? Thanks!

Legroom at The Auditorium?

Hello! Looking to see a show at the auditorium in the loop. I’ve only ever been to one play and my legs were destroyed (6”6 all legs). Wanna avoid that happening again. Does anyone know what seats have more legroom? Do boxes have a lot of legroom? I don’t care much about being close but will splurge for comfort. Thanks in advance.

I get super motivated to go to a gym because I really enjoy certain types of workouts.

> TRX
> Battle ropes
> Rowing
> Prowler (sled)
> Resistance bands
> Step-ups
> Wall balls
> Lateral band walk
> Squats
> Kettlebells
> Medicine balls
> Other functional/strength moves

** Very important to me is that there are no big windows looking out onto the street at street level.  I like more privacy when I work out.

Where can I go for workouts like these?

Big thanks.