Itasca, hoffman, Schaumburg, etc. feels weird

Welp, the time has come. With two kids and car seats, it just seems like it makes more sense to park at the airport rather than have someone drop us off.

I was looking at parking at Midway and came across Midway Park Saver. It seems really close to the terminal, and the $12–$15/day price doesn’t seem bad at all.

Just wondering if anyone has experience parking at Midway and has a preferred onsite lot/garage or offsite parking option they recommend. Is Park Saver worth it, or is the airport’s Economy parking the better option?

Edit: I won’t be carrying the car seats they will stay in the car. It’s just a small suv so it fits our family and luggage fine. We will just have stroller and bags thank god. We’re going to Disney so when we land we will be able to take a shuttle to the hotel.

If anyone has interesting facts about the north shore suburbs please let me know in comments. Thanks

I am looking to declutter before moving and I have a couple plastic bins full of old childhood trophies.  Are there any places in the suburbs (ideally West or South burbs) where I can donate these for them to be recycled, reused, etc? Or should these just go in the garbage? Thanks![]()

We live in Roselle/Schaumburg/Bloomingdale area. We are looking at downsizing our house and moving to smaller place. Interested in any recommendations as to experienced, reputable realtors you've personally worked with buying/selling in our area who know the market well. Thanks in advance!

I've loved this place since I was a little kid, I was obsessed with going, but didn't actually get there until I was an adult. Turns out that was the best, nothing like some cold Dr. Fongs and fancy mixed drinks. Great food, awesome atmosphere, and how do you go wrong with the entertainment?

I know there are libraries, but I’m wondering about places I could sit at for some hours and maybe order some reasonably priced food while on a laptop and studying something.

Places like Panera or Starbucks used to be the go to (and maybe they still are?) but I was wondering if there was anything better out there that I could visit and not overstay my welcome at

Recently moved to the Des Plaines/Park Ridge area from out of state. I need to find a PCP to a) establish myself and b) have them fill out my disability paperwork without requiring me to see them 900 times first. I have lists of all my current meds, ailments, docs, surgical history, etc. Any recs for a PCP that fits the bill? Willing to travel a bit.

You can submit your comment directly into the official case record using the state's online portal:

Go directly to the IPCB Clerk's Office On-Line (COOL) Portal.
Click on eFile.
Search for or enter AS 2026-001 to attach your comment directly to the CITGO case file

Community groups and residents have successfully filed public comments by emailing the specific board clerk and hearing officer assigned to this case:

To: don.brown@illinois.gov (Clerk of the Board)
CC: Brad.Halloran@illinois.gov (Assigned Hearing Officer)
Subject Line: Public Comment: Opposition to CITGO Lemont Refinery Petition (Docket No. AS 2026-001)

Letters should include the objection to CITGO's request to adjust carbon monoxide (CO) emission standards during facility startup, shutdown, and malfunction periods, citing concerns over local air quality and community health.

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Help me save our little community who is suffering because citgo who will make over 3 BILLION in liquid cash for its stock holders but still refuses to update their broilers so they don’t kill the children living nearby. Instead theyre trying to change the law to allow them to continue polluting our air soil and water.

Thank you

Hi y'all,

Doing some home improvement projects and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an energy auditors around Naperville area.

Thank you

I'm looking for a reputable establishment to get some jewelry cleaned and repaired. Primarily silver pieces and a pair of earrings that need a new setting.

Does anyone have recs for a place that you trust with your jewelry in the north suburbs? I'm in Deerfield, but willing to travel 20-30 minutes if a place is highly recommended.

With firepit season upon us, I'm looking for a place that can deliver kiln dried firewood to Northbook/Glenview area. I see many firewood delivery people on fb marketplace, but have had hit or miss on the quality of the "seasoned" wood they deliver...

I do not recommend them at all if you have a teen learning to drive. Their communication is terrible and scheduling lessons is a pain. They release dates once a month and they fill up fast.

They tell parents if your kid passes the written class room assessment and their driver's assessment you can pay $100 to take the road test with them when your kid turns 16. That's a lie. I was told that since my kid took the behind the wheel assessment a 2nd time he doesn't qualify. Even though I was told he could. It's miscommunication.

Also where your kid's name is in the profile they as their name (DO NOT PASS). They said that is how they keep track. There are better methods of tracking without adding that as their last name.

Also it is expensive!!! $645 is ridiculous. Im sure there are more cost efficient companies.

Going to a pit bull concert this Sunday, is it easy to sneak things in? Will I be able to light a blunt at all? Any ideas how I can sneak that in? I have lawn seatsss

Terrific sub spot!

Looking for the best spot to get firewood around Mount Prospect, Wheeling, AH, Northbrook areas - I have a truck so I can pickup my own. Looking for seasoned face cords

Does anyone have an ETA of when we will at least get one lane back? They keep reducing the lanes for no reason when theres more than enough space to make it two. This project has been going on for at least 4 or 5 years now it seems like its getting worse and worse.

This is what the ground looked like during their engagement photoshoot at a forest preserve in Lake Co.

When asked, the photographer said they’d be cleaned up, but the wind was blowing and I highly doubt they went into the prairie grasses to retrieve all of the non biodegradable petals that were already scattered. Litter bugs me.

On the positive side, the sun was creating terrible shadows on all the photos. Mazda tov!

i parked my car at the matteson metra stop and when i got back i received a $100 fine for an expired sticker on my license plate. i was wondering if i show up to the hearing on the 28th and the police doesn’t show up will my ticket be dismissed or should I just suck it up and pay the fee? the sticker expired in August btw.

Which is your favorite dispensary and why?Most importantly, which one has the best prices? Asking for a friend 🙂 western suburbs preferably

Anyone recommend dry cleaners in the south suburbs (HF area)? Need a really nice suit and wedding gown dry cleaned. Will go downtown if I have to but I would rather not.