28 things that are normal in Chicago but seem weird to outsiders.
This one felt like a gut punch: “Parking meters that pay private investor but are taxpayer enforced.” ~ learn more
This one felt like a gut punch: “Parking meters that pay private investor but are taxpayer enforced.” ~ learn more
Years ago, when I lived in Lincoln Park, I would pass this house pretty regularly. It’s certainly impressive! ~ learn more
This is about the Loop specifically, which has historically been dominated by offices. The story is that families moved out during the pandemic, replaced by newcomers drawn to big ‘free rent’ incentives from building. Today the value prop for many […]
“After a long court battle over marijuana licensing was resolved last year, Chicago dispensaries and craft growers have finally found footing to start their businesses. One problem: Seed money is drying up.” For those interested in the tech side to […]
“Chicago isn’t necessarily synonymous with its spot as a biopharma hotbed – however, due to new investments, governmental support, collaborations and prominent academic institutions, this is changing.” | learn more
Doesn’t seem like anyone has been arrested. “Police issued a community alert late Friday morning linking six robberies to the crew, but a law enforcement source identified additional cases that are also believed to be part of the pattern.” | learn more
It’s not just carjackings Chicagoans have to worry about! “We had the keys in our pocket — somebody had to hotwire it, had a flatbed and took it with them.” | learn more
It’s not as bad as it sounds. I think? By the way, he’s a concealed-carry instructor. I wonder how quickly his thoughts went from “ouch” to “oh no this is going to be in the news.” | learn more
“Most big cities in the U.S. have charters, but Chicago not only doesn’t have one, it is not even allowed by the state of Illinois to create one.” | learn more
This seems like good advice city officials should not have to give. “People can avoid the scam by not giving their personal property — such as a phone — to people they don’t know, officials said.” | learn more