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.
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posted by lunastellasol
on Apr 19, 2013 -
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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?
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posted by McPuppington the Third
on Mar 21, 2013 -
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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.
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posted by mattu
on Mar 9, 2013 -
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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.
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posted by mai
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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I'm frantically looking for a certain type of event venue in San Fran and Chicago. Please help! (Snowflakey details inside.)
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posted by vecchio
on Jan 14, 2013 -
19 answers
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.
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posted by deliciae
on Dec 19, 2012 -
20 answers
TherapyFilter, Chicago. Can you help my friend find a therapist he can jive with?
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posted by deliciae
on Nov 16, 2012 -
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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.
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posted by Slack-a-gogo
on Oct 29, 2012 -
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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.
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posted by Mothra Pisces
on Oct 16, 2012 -
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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.
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posted by sc114
on Sep 4, 2012 -
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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!
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posted by chonus
on Aug 18, 2012 -
28 answers
What did we see in downtown Chicago this morning - was it a very strange and awful accident, or a TV/movie film location?
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posted by jbickers
on Aug 9, 2012 -
11 answers
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
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.
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posted by erikgrande
on May 8, 2012 -
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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?
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posted by DeltaZ113
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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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
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.
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posted by Dorinda
on Mar 12, 2012 -
25 answers
I need the color of the sky in Chicago every day for the last year. Does this exist anywhere?
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posted by Sreiny
on Feb 3, 2012 -
17 answers
What are the best / tallest buildings in downtown Chicago to sneak into and run stairs?
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posted by ztdavis
on Jan 18, 2012 -
7 answers
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!
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posted by anaphoric
on Nov 18, 2011 -
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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?
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posted by bleep
on Nov 7, 2011 -
4 answers
Chicagomom/dad filter: looking for an awesome pediatrician for our brand new guy. Got one you love, that you're willing to share?
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posted by esmerelda_jenkins
on Nov 2, 2011 -
16 answers
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?
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posted by andrewesque
on Oct 24, 2011 -
9 answers
Looking for suggestions for a convenient (and delicious?) place to meet a friend traveling through Chicago with a small dog.
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posted by quiet coyote
on Oct 19, 2011 -
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ATTN: Indy -> Chicago Transplants... Please help me find somewhere similar to Cafe Zuppa.
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posted by meindee
on Oct 12, 2011 -
1 answer
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
Is there such a thing as a therapist who deals specifically with anxiety stemming from money matters?
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posted by marimeko
on Sep 23, 2011 -
10 answers
SF plot filter. Looking for story (maybe from Larry Niven) about a mysterious machine people keep on bumping into and immediately forgetting.
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posted by Eltulipan
on Sep 8, 2011 -
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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?
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posted by clarkstonian
on Sep 1, 2011 -
15 answers
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
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.
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posted by Vorteks
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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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.
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posted by hydrophonic
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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I am looking for Bucky Fuller's former residence in Chicago. There is nothing at the given address. Help?
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posted by goalyeehah
on Jun 18, 2011 -
13 answers
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.
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posted by zeek321
on Jun 8, 2011 -
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