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Moving to Chicago. Help?

Where to live, what am I overlooking, huge step and pivotal moment in my life. I need to know where to look for apartments for rent in Chicago in a safe, student friendly neighborhood that won't cost a fortune. [more inside]
posted by lunastellasol on Apr 19, 2013 - 25 answers

 

Pre-wedding brunch restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois

I'm planning a nice pre-wedding brunch on a Saturday in May for a friend who lives in Oak Brook, Illinois, but I live in LA and don't know any restaurants in that area. Any suggestions from Chicago MeFites? [more inside]
posted by McPuppington the Third on Mar 21, 2013 - 9 answers

Aiport shuttles in Chicago? Is this a workable plan?

How does the airport shuttle work at the Embassy Suites Chicago - O'Hare/Rosemont? [more inside]
posted by Eumachia L F on Mar 21, 2013 - 6 answers

Help us troubleshoot our vacation to Chicago, April 1-5:

This will be the biggest vacation yet for our family of four (son age 10, daughter age 12). Our vacations tend to run unsmoothly--some ugly surprise always pops up--and I'd like to get opinions from people who know Chicago before we set out. This will be a kid oriented trip. [more inside]
posted by mattu on Mar 9, 2013 - 36 answers

Where to go dancing in Chicago?

We like a range of music: house, soul, funk, techno, some of the recent top40, nuwaveglitchhopstep, daytime disco(?). Emphasis on the beat and getting down. The other patrons, similarly, should have a pro-dancing agenda and friendly vibe. [more inside]
posted by mai on Feb 26, 2013 - 3 answers

Where can we our host our event in Chicago and San Fran?

I'm frantically looking for a certain type of event venue in San Fran and Chicago. Please help! (Snowflakey details inside.) [more inside]
posted by vecchio on Jan 14, 2013 - 19 answers

Please convert Chicago neighborhoods to DC equivalents for me

Where in the DC area might I find my kind of community? Would love if you can explain the vibes of DC's neighborhoods in terms of the vibes of Chicago's neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted by deliciae on Dec 19, 2012 - 20 answers

Where to work tonight?

Help me find non-Starbucks coffee shops open late on Sundays in Chicago! [more inside]
posted by andrewesque on Dec 16, 2012 - 12 answers

I like teenagers. (Really, I do!)

Are you now or have you ever been a substitute teacher in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by she's not there on Nov 22, 2012 - 3 answers

Recs requested: Chicago therapists who will talk in session?

TherapyFilter, Chicago. Can you help my friend find a therapist he can jive with? [more inside]
posted by deliciae on Nov 16, 2012 - 2 answers

What's his naaaaaame?!

Help me remember this notable (Chicago?) activist guy. [more inside]
posted by nile_red on Nov 8, 2012 - 2 answers

How do I find a financial planner in the Chicago Western Suburbs?

Is there a best way to go about finding and hiring a financial planner? I'm in the Western suburbs of Chicago and am not sure where to start the process or what are the key things to look for. [more inside]
posted by Slack-a-gogo on Oct 29, 2012 - 7 answers

Halloween week in Chicago

My partner will be visiting Chicago at the end of October, arriving the morning of the 27th and departing the morning of the 31st. She's interested in checking out anything Halloween related that may be going on in the city during this time. [more inside]
posted by Mothra Pisces on Oct 16, 2012 - 3 answers

.SUNDAY...FUCKING AWESOME I GUESS I MEAN WHO KNOWS

Is there a technical weather-related definition of the word "glorious"? [more inside]
posted by theodolite on Sep 13, 2012 - 10 answers

Where is a better place to sit/stand at the Allstate Arena?

I have two sets of tickets for Smashing Pumpkins at Allstate Arena and now I am trying to figure out which seats are the "better" seats in terms of having a pleasant concert experience which, for me, means being able to see at least part of the stage for most of the show and hearing the songs played loud through my really nice earplugs. [more inside]
posted by sc114 on Sep 4, 2012 - 4 answers

Pre-teen boy in Chicago in mid-September: what should he do/see? The sky's the limit....

Fun things for an eleven-year-old boy to do in the city of Chicago, September 14-17. Money is no object. I need as many interesting suggestions as possible! [more inside]
posted by chonus on Aug 18, 2012 - 28 answers

Where can I get a really great haircut in Chicago?

Where can I get a really great haircut in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by mai on Aug 10, 2012 - 14 answers

What did we see in Chicago this morning?

What did we see in downtown Chicago this morning - was it a very strange and awful accident, or a TV/movie film location? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Aug 9, 2012 - 11 answers

Best Crab Legs in Suburban Chicago?

Where are the best crab legs in suburban Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Angel de Lune on Jul 8, 2012 - 7 answers

First gun range experience: Glock?

I want to shoot my first gun at a firing range and I am thinking of starting with a Glock. Is this goal realistic for an inexperienced woman with small hands? Possible further complication: I live in Chicago and do not own any guns.
posted by agregoli on Jul 6, 2012 - 37 answers

Chicago Fuji Battery Charger

I've got a four-hour layover at Chicago O'Hare tomorrow afternoon, during which I'd like to buy a charger and spare battery for my Fuji X100. [more inside]
posted by erikgrande on May 8, 2012 - 12 answers

Need Help So I Can Be Good At Art

I'm looking for a list of all (or most) of the paintings exhibited at the 1893 Chicago Worlds' Fair, and have so far come up with nothing. Does such a list exist? And where could I find it? [more inside]
posted by DeltaZ113 on Apr 11, 2012 - 7 answers

Check out this checkpoint

What can we do to make a really awesome checkpoint for a live action street chase game? [more inside]
posted by bibliogrrl on Apr 10, 2012 - 19 answers

What are the best vacation destinations within driving distance from Chicago?

What are the best vacation destinations within driving distance from Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Angel de Lune on Apr 8, 2012 - 32 answers

Did a plane have me in its headlights?

Did a plane have me in its headlights? [more inside]
posted by MustardTent on Apr 2, 2012 - 8 answers

Where to watch the NCAA games in downtown Chicago

I'm in downtown Chicago today and we're looking for a good place to watch the Final Four games this evening. Requirements: good food, reasonable beer selection, and a laid back area where we can grab a table and hang out for a couple hours. Thanks in advance!
posted by chrisamiller on Mar 31, 2012 - 4 answers

Should this City Mouse Become a (pseudo)Country Mouse?

MakeMyMindUpForMe-filter: If you were a not-so-young-anymore grad student to be, and had to choose between spending the next 6(ish) years of your life in Durham or Chicago, which would you choose on a purely lifestyle basis (academic/$$ considerations being relatively equal), and why? Looking for experiences of those who have lived (not necessarily studied) in either (or both!) places. Semi-relevant details inside. [more inside]
posted by Dorinda on Mar 12, 2012 - 25 answers

Is the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal now protected from closure?

The Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal has just been named to the National Register of Historic Places. Will this complicate efforts to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan? [more inside]
posted by me3dia on Feb 22, 2012 - 5 answers

Chicago Sky color average

I need the color of the sky in Chicago every day for the last year. Does this exist anywhere? [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on Feb 3, 2012 - 17 answers

Chicago buildings for running stairs?

What are the best / tallest buildings in downtown Chicago to sneak into and run stairs? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Jan 18, 2012 - 7 answers

Tomorrow in Chicago!

Ready? Top two things my wife and I can do in Chicago tomorrow...GO! [more inside]
posted by glaucon on Jan 12, 2012 - 18 answers

What to do in Chicago with a child

What to do in Chicago with 10-year old daughter tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by Dragonness on Dec 4, 2011 - 14 answers

Coming-of-age fiction in Chicago (c. 1980ish)

Please help me find fiction (especially coming-of-age stories; so-called Bildungsromans, the internet tells me; I didn't pay close attention in high school and college lit classes) set in 1970s through 1980s Chicago! [more inside]
posted by anaphoric on Nov 18, 2011 - 9 answers

Get on the bus?

Last minute Chicago commute question. I have an appointment on Michigan Ave tomorrow morning at 8. Usually I take the 22 bus to Michigan Ave but every morning I hear on the radio that Lake Shore Drive is a mess during rush hour these days. Is it ultimate foolishness to take a Lake Shore Drive bus during rush hour tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by bleep on Nov 7, 2011 - 4 answers

You gotta pay the troll toll (at the doctor's office.)

Chicagomom/dad filter: looking for an awesome pediatrician for our brand new guy. Got one you love, that you're willing to share? [more inside]
posted by esmerelda_jenkins on Nov 2, 2011 - 16 answers

Winter heating confusion

How do I use a programmable thermostat/heater efficiently in the winter? Specifically, how cold should I let it get when no one is home? [more inside]
posted by andrewesque on Oct 24, 2011 - 9 answers

Where to meet in Chicago?

Looking for suggestions for a convenient (and delicious?) place to meet a friend traveling through Chicago with a small dog. [more inside]
posted by quiet coyote on Oct 19, 2011 - 6 answers

Cafe Zuppa Chicago-Style

ATTN: Indy -> Chicago Transplants... Please help me find somewhere similar to Cafe Zuppa. [more inside]
posted by meindee on Oct 12, 2011 - 1 answer

What sculpture in LA looks like Chicago?

What is the large red sculpture in LA? I was watching Ruthless People and noticed the final ransom drop took place in front of a large metal sculpture. To my mind, this sculpture looks like the Flamingo sculpture in Chicago. The scene can't have been filmed in Chicago, so what's the name of this similar sculpture in LA?
posted by Monochrome on Oct 9, 2011 - 3 answers

Money Therapist?

Is there such a thing as a therapist who deals specifically with anxiety stemming from money matters? [more inside]
posted by marimeko on Sep 23, 2011 - 10 answers

A forgotten SF story about forgetting

SF plot filter. Looking for story (maybe from Larry Niven) about a mysterious machine people keep on bumping into and immediately forgetting. [more inside]
posted by Eltulipan on Sep 8, 2011 - 8 answers

What are the must-see sites in Chicago for a Korean family?

A Korean friend and his family are heading to Chicago for one day. What would be the best, most meaningful things for them to see in such a short time? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on Sep 1, 2011 - 15 answers

Lawyer recommendation for a small IT consulting company?

Can anyone recommend an attorney for a small IT consulting company in the Chicago/North Shore area? My husband hopes to embark on a new contract with a Big Firm, and it's time to revisit some legal aspects involved in this type of adventure. Many thanks in advance.
posted by onepot on Aug 31, 2011 - 2 answers

And What's the Deal with "Chicagoland" Anyway?

I might have to move my family to Chicago. Share your insider knowledge, Mefites! [more inside]
posted by emjaybee on Aug 5, 2011 - 35 answers

Where to spend a couple hours waiting north of Chicago at night?

Please help me find some place pleasant, close to a train station, to pass the time from 10:00pm-12:00am north of Chicago, IL. [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jul 7, 2011 - 4 answers

cheap chicagoland hotel

Cheap Chicagoland hotel? [more inside]
posted by miyabo on Jun 30, 2011 - 13 answers

Help us find a spot for our rehearsal dinner in Chicago

Where in Chicago should we have our rehearsal dinner? We need a place that's got a private room for 40 people on Labor Day weekend. We are on a budget, and we have a few criteria. [more inside]
posted by hydrophonic on Jun 27, 2011 - 7 answers

Bucky Fuller's Home In Chicago Has Vanished! Where Is It? Help? i Can't Find!

I am looking for Bucky Fuller's former residence in Chicago. There is nothing at the given address. Help? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Jun 18, 2011 - 13 answers

Chicago!

What's going on in Chicago this month? [more inside]
posted by gerryblog on Jun 9, 2011 - 5 answers

Third places in Chicago?

I just moved from Philly. What parts of Chicago have high concentrations of "third places" easily accessible from Union Station and the L lines? I'm looking for coffeeshops, bars, food courts, and other cool places that wouldn't mind 6-14 paying customers hanging out for a couple of hours and talking at moderate volume. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Jun 8, 2011 - 5 answers

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