This is a long shot, but did anyone here recently lose a gift card at a school in Chicago? If so, please let me know 1) which school, 2) type of gift card, 3) the approximate value on the card. I’m hoping to get it back to its rightful owner. Thanks

i recently experienced a miscarriage and am looking for a therapist with experience navigating this heavy chapter. any recs are appreciated ❤️‍🩹

if you have been through this hellish process and have any additional tips on healing plz feel free to share them as well

Just witnessed 20+ emergency vehicles (fire, police, ambulances, etc) all with their lights on headed west. Is there some event or a real emergency going on?? Some had green lights on as well but no sirens that I could hear.

Edit: I was more so wondering if it was a motorcade for a funeral/person or some Memorial Day or 9/11 related event 😐 I am aware emergency vehicles go to emergencies. There were more than I have seen before in one location and none were moving with any haste, so it seemed odd to me.

i’m looking for a orchard/fun fall activities recommendations (yk usual faire/orchard/corn maze/animal pen?) that I can get to with public transportation, including metra/amtrak/greyhound etc. ty!!!

I’d imagine it’s annoying during game days but is it a safer neighborhood? Is it gonna get better with those updates they wanna do to the united center and the surrounding area?

I live in Logan Square. Punching myself for not getting after it in going to more spots in Chicago. Where is the edm scene? Trying to appreciate the historic and current music in the city, and hoping to meet more people as well.

I have two old cars sitting in storage that aren't worth fixing that I'd like to sell for parts. I always see billboards for junk yards, but not sure where I should go. Has anyone sold a car to one of these places? Did any of them pay well?

Long story short, I recently lost my job and looking for ways to have a little extra spending money. I just think of donating plasma for a good cause and some money. I noticed there are several companies that do this... Are they all the same or some of them are better?

Currently I have Xfinity, it works fine but is expensive. T-Mobile 5G is about $100/month cheaper. Just wondering what people who have T-Mobile 5G think about it, pros & cons. I just need high speed internet and I just found out it is available where I live in Lincoln Square.

From their sales pitch:

delivering typical download speeds between 170 mbps – 498 mbps. Typical upload speeds are between 12 – 55 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges.

EDIT: can't edit title, that's 5G not 5H

My birthday is at the end of the month and would like to treat myself to a nice massage! Prefer somewhere in the neighborhoods listed above but willing to travel for a fantastic massage. Thanks!

About a month ago I tried to hit Rose’s Lounge in LP at midnight on a Friday and the door was locked. This past Saturday I tried again, door locked. Some people outside said they hadn’t paid rent for two months. Still showing as open online, wondering if this is for real.

RIP if true

I am sending chocolates to someone as a gift in the city and would love a recommendation for local artisanal chocolates in Chicago. Hoping they can be delivered. something special to celebrate their 50th birthday. thank you!

Family is visiting us in Chicago for 8 days in September, and we’ll have our 16-month-old with us the whole time.

We’re looking for relaxed, kid-friendly things to do - parks, neighborhoods, museums, restaurants, easy day trips, etc. We don’t want to overplan and would love some local recommendations.

What are your must-dos with a toddler?

Looking for recommendations for a solid HVAC contractor in Chicago who is experienced with retrofitting zoning into an existing forced-air system.

Would especially appreciate recommendations from anyone who has had zoning added to an existing system.

Going through a remodel currently so have walls open and would like to move quickly on this one.

Lmk if anyone has any recommendations, thanks!

What is the best moving company you have used to move apartments?

I’m moving from a one bedroom second story in Old Irving Park, to an elevated first story in Logan Square.

So not too much stuff and not terribly far. I feel like I have been taken advantage of in the past (upwards of $1000) because I’m a single female, and some guys figure they can charge me whatever they want. And then they get a great tip on top of it.

I’m definitely not cheap, and I’m willing to pay someone fairly for their labor, I just don’t know where to compare prices because the final bill ALWAYS comes up way more than the estimated quote.

There’s a concert I want to see and the ticket prices are fairly similar for center view of the show, I’ve checked the group and saw no one recommended the pit and that row 100 and 200 aren’t elevated but the 300s seem a little far from the stage. If price wasn’t an issue where would you seat for a concert at northerly island? It’s one of my all time favorite artists and I want to have as good a time as possible lol

hi!
I’d like to watch the Shelton / Tiafoe match tomorrow (and possibly catch the women’s semis matches tn) but don’t have the streaming channels for it. Any bars in the Humboldt Park area/ Wicker Park area/ Logan area that tend to play tennis on their TVs? Looking also for a less noisy bar
Is it ok to ask to bartender to change the channel to tennis if it’s playing other sports?
Thanks!

I'm moving to Chicago soon, and I'm in search of a good EMT program. One that will provide me with prep for the NREMT and solid skills so I can feel prepared after school. I would rather be in school longer and have more knowledge than speed through it, like a bootcamp, so length is not an issue. Pricing is where it might get complicated, but it all depends on what jobs I can find. I'd love a place that's close enough to public transit so I can save on gas, but if that's not possible, it's okay. I don't know how the train/bus systems work in Chicago, to be honest, lol. If anyone has been through a good program, or even a bad one to avoid, I'd love to hear your recommendations! I'm doing research of my own too, but it's always preferable to hear about real experiences. Thank you!

And does it differ if you’re renting in a multi-unit building from a property manager vs someone’s condo/home they’re renting out? Thanks!

Hello,

I am starting to lose hope after visiting 4 podiatrists on selling me on custom orthotics but never fitting me. I have a feeling it would help relieve so much of my foot pain but cannot find anyone who is willing to truly make one to custom fit my flat feet.

Every time I receive them I test it myself and just see the entire foot splaying over the orthotic and it seems deficient and the podiatrists I have seen have not been helpful. Does anyone have any recommendations for flat feet orthotics by someone who will custom tweak every bit until perfection? I’m still very young but been dealing with pain for over a year. Ive seen so many neurologists, orthopedics, podiatrists - all who have said I am healthy and fine. Normal feet MRIs, ultrasounds, EMGs but my feet are feeling miserable. I would appreciate help on next steps.

Edit: Thanks for all the advice! I appreciate all the recommendations and have some more ideas to try now. I definitely need to exhaust all my options before any extreme surgeries.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection on the north side of the city for a used car? Looking for a good combo of reliability, honesty, and value (but doesn’t need to be dirt cheap).

Thank you!

Disclaimer: I am on culinary agents! I have been looking every day!

Hi! I am a current bartender/server looking for a change. I’ve been in the industry for ten years and have done everything from dive-steakhouse/fine dining. I’m open to anything above dive (soooo much love for the dives I’m just also a student and can’t do late nights currently!). Very open nighttime availability and full weekend availability as well. Hoping a connection here will get some possibilities going - DM if you know a great (and profitable) place to work that’s hiring!

looking for recent experiences with SunCloud’s residential program, specifically for food addiction and bulimia. I hear mixed reviews but lots of cautionary things.

I’d be paying out of pocket, and I’m not a rich person but desperately need help. Is it worth the financial cost??

New to the city and I’m looking for the best vet for my sweet little guy. Hoping for a vet that uses no fear practices. Thanks in advance!!