My boyfriend is moving to Chicago from NC. I want to put together a kickass care package for him. [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 10 answers

What are my options for gallery-quality prints from slide film? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 6 answers

What should I do alone in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 21 answers

Where can I buy quality seeds, specially for herbs, in Chicago? I'm looking for sellers that are within city limits. Thanks!
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 6 answers

So we've got one day to spend in Chicago and we want to make the most of it... [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 15 answers

I love Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. It's a non-fiction book about Chicago in 1893 which reads much like a novel. I'd like to read other books written in the same novel-esque style about some other cities or historic events. Know of any novel-like non-fiction reads?
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 43 answers

What microbreweries within a hour or two's drive of Chicago will sell me a keg (half barrel) of a good, micro-brewed beer today or sometime this week? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 12 answers

I work for a smallish non-profit that is looking to outfit a conference room with some A/V equipment (projector, probably an additional plasma or two, presentation station, sound, etc.), and I'm having trouble finding someone in Chicago to help out with this. Google reveals a bunch of people who want to repaint my room and buy all new furniture, but I just need A/V help. Do you know any people / companies here that can help? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Turtle in Chicago [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Recommendations for restaurant on Devon Avenue in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I suddenly find I am going to be in the Windy City next weekend and would love to score tix to the Friday afternoon Cubs/White Sox game at US Cell. What's the best reliable way to get tix? In the past I have had no problem getting tix from scalpers out front of Wrigley. Is it the same at US Cell? Otherwise, any suggestions? Ticketmaster is useless and I hate them.
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Why are 24/7 big-box stores so rare in Chicagoland? I'm not talking just the downtown core or even the city itself. You have to drive nearly 30 miles from downtown to hit the first 24/7 Meijer in Schaumburg. I'm comparing this to central Illinois which has nearly a dozen Super Walmarts for 300,000 people in a 25 mile radius. Surely there is demand for 24/7 shopping in the city and the inner-ring suburbs.
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 16 answers

I am planning a trip to Chicago this weekend, and my goal is to learn the L by picking fun stops across the city (my husband and I are ex-New Yorkers who love mass transit.) What are some suggestions for fun places to shop/eat/sight-see that are close to L stops? Our starting point is Diversey and N Clark, but we hope to cover a lot of territory. Please include descriptions about your recommendations and (of course) the nearest L station name.
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 26 answers

Which neighborhoods in Chicago should we consider moving to? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 13 answers

This is actually a two part question. First, can anybody recommend a folding bicycle? I'm going to need to travel from a train to my work and it's about 2 miles. Would you recommend one of these bicycles for this kind of commute? How do they hold up in the rain and when it gets cold? Is there anything I can do about water flying up from the front and rear wheels? 2nd, does anybody know if you can buy a monthly Metra pass that will allow you to transfer between two Metra lines? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 19 answers

Seeking advice and opinion about moving to Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I watch the Top Chef finale in Chicago tomorrow night?
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Just relocated to Chicago, want to get back into acting... need some advice on good community theatre groups and talent agents of the non-scam variety. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find miracle fruit in Chicago?
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me find places to eat in Chicago. I don't think I've been to a bad restaurant there, but I'm looking for new places, plus I'm looking to save money on this trip. For added difficulty, 2/3 of my entourage will be vegetarian, so a variety for them would be nice. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 27 answers

Is there an easy and relatively inexpensive way to ship a pallet of furniture and household goods halfway across the country? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Furniture store suggestions in Chicago Suburbs [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm compiling a list of questions to ask prospective landlords when viewing their properties in Chicago next week. Help me make sure I'm asking everything I should be! [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 15 answers

I need to have an older pair of Soloman inline skates serviced - they need new axles. However - I don't know the model name for this specific pair. The only marking on the skates is Powerarch DR85. Poking around online reveals several sources for axles - but I don't know what size to order. Anyone know what I need to order (specifically?) Or is there a great skate shop in Chicago where I could have these serviced? And - unfortunately - I don't have the old axles. Thanks!
posted on May 31, 2008 - 3 answers

Whats fun to do in Chicago this weekend? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 12 answers

The Hancock building in Chicago has two different tower lighting systems. During the night the antenna structures have red lights to warn away aircraft. During the day the towers have strobes. Since I was a kid the towers always had red lights. Why did they make the change? It seems like two different systems would need twice as much maintenance.
posted on May 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Can a Chicago landlord transfer storm liability for the structure to the tenant? Can I get out of it? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 16 answers

Pool clubs in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Vegan airport/airline dining - connect and lunch in Dallas (DFO) or Chicago (ORD)? Somewhere else? How long to allow for a connection to assure we can eat at the restaurant you recommend? We're traveling from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco and it's looking kind of grim for in-flight meals; it's > 7 hours overall travel time but broken into two segments; best advice for not-having-to-pack-lunch? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 14 answers

What's a good place to check out a wide variety of bags and backpacks in the Chicago area? I have three different bags from Timbuk2 that I ordered online over the past couple of years, but none are perfect; I need to try out my next bag-candidate in person.
posted on May 21, 2008 - 5 answers

This summer I'd like to take the Amtrak from Cincinnati, OH to Holland, MI, by way of Chicago, and I'd like to take my bike. Help me figure this out. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I buy a Zojirushi coffee maker in Chicago? I'd prefer to pick one up in person, as opposed to ordering online. The Zojirushi website is very helpful in pointing me towards a retailer.
posted on May 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Is anyone going to the Pierogi Fest this year? Has anyone ever been? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 6 answers

How do the logistics of hiring a mover work when I need to close my sale and my purchase in the same day (from Chicago to the suburbs, if that matters)? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 6 answers

[ChicagoFilter] What are some inexpensive things for two 30-something, childless women to do in Chicago this Sunday, May 18? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Will I go crazy if I move from New York to Chicago? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 32 answers

Chicago to Houston in one week, two lovely gals, one Camry: We're taking a road trip the week before July 4, starting in Chicago and ending in Houston. Any route tips? Things to see? Do? Quirky free attractions to see along the way? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 16 answers

Some time ago, I was in Chicago and visited the Sears Tower. The observation deck was closed due to high winds. Why? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm moving to Chicago in the fall. I have no job prospects at the moment, but I'd like to before I get there. Ideally I would like to work for a non-profit theater in some capacity to build up my applicable skills for later on, but ultimately I'd be fine working for any kind of non-profit. I've found a few websites with job listings, and I know I should probably start sending out my resume to places I'd like to work that don't have current postings, but I'm not quite clear on the timing. It seems awkward to say, "Hello, I'd like this job... in 4 months." But I don't want to arrive with a lease, a rapidly diminishing bank account and nothing else. Advice? If nothing comes through, I will become a barista. Again. But I'd rather not.
posted on May 2, 2008 - 5 answers

My wife needs a recommendation for a physical therapist or sports medicine specialist in Chicago. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 1 answers

I would like to plant some native plants/shrubs to adorn the front of our Chicago Bungalow. Problem is I don't know which plants are native to the area and i dont knwo where to get them. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I hire actors and actresses in Chicago to play flappers/gangsters for a prohibition era party? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the best bank or credit union in the Chicago area? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 11 answers

My boyfriend has a job offer in Chicago. We're taking a trip out there in a few weeks, and I'll have two days to walk around alone. What neighborhoods should I visit to get myself excited about the idea of moving there? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 19 answers

My car was just totaled by an unlicensed, uninsured 16-year-old driver in Chicago. I'm insured, but I have no collision coverage, so any/all expenses are strictly out-of-pocket. The teen responsible was found to be 100% liable on the police report. Can/should I take the family to small claims court? Related: Can anyone suggest a salvage guy that pays a fair price for junked cars and a decent lawyer to represent me in small claims court? Do I even need a lawyer in small claims court? Sorry - I'm new to this. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers

Wrigleyville residents/capitalist theorists: am I obliged to honor the "dibs" system while selling my parking spot during Cubs night games? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 38 answers

Help me find an ethnographic field site in Chicago. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for a good place to get dentures/implants/false teeth in Chicago. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 1 answers

What to wear? I don't want to commit a fashion faux pas... [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 12 answers

I think I'd like to make a career in the management side of (preferably non-profit) theater. How should I go about doing that? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 3 answers