I just moved to Chicago a few months ago so I still have a lot to explore! A good friend is coming to visit me next weekend, and I'd like to go out to dinner somewhere special with her. I'm thinking a place like Naia in terms of vibes - it seems like it has good food, great views, nice and trendy but not too fancy. Of course it's impossible to get a reservation there. Can you suggest any similar places? What was last year's Naia? Or the year before that? She's a country girl so I really want a place that gives a cool city feel ...

Hi! I just wanted to ask if it’s safe to walk around the Loop and Greektown after like 8 or 9pm on a weeknight? I‘m doing something at UIC that day and I want to know whether or not the walk back (I’m coming in from the suburbs via OTC) is relatively safe that late at night.

I found a fairly new discord group where strangers can make threads to propose hangout ideas and other random strangers will just come if they feel like. I’ve been to 2 hangouts before and met some really cool people (one picnic at millennium park, one cafe hopping study session). People will post hangout requests like pickleball, new restaurants, cafes, etc) Worth checking out if you’re looking for new friends!

https://discord.gg/UqdGu7S9UF

Will be visiting for work in a couple months but any pick up soccer around Irving park? Would go a bit more out the way if there’s a way I can get there taking the train.
It can be paid pick up or free but has to Friday or Saturday.
Thanks

I’m looking for that real gem of a warehouse. The kind of place I can get fabric for $2/pound. Please let me know if you have some gems in mind.

Hello, I am looking for recommendations on a place to stay the weekend of August 20-22. I will be there for a concert at the united center. Are there any places to avoid? I worry that my service will suck when leaving the united center and traffic will be awful as well in order for me to get an Uber/Lyft. What the heck should I do? Also what is post flair? ugh

A important document under my name was approved by USCIS, and the card was mailed on May 20, 2026. USPS tracking shows it as Delivered, but I never actually received it.

I’ve already:
- Filed a non-delivery request with USCIS, but they denied it because USPS shows the package as delivered and not returned.
- Opened an investigation with USPS with a Missing Mail
Claim.
-Confirmed with my apartment management that they never received the package and that it wasn’t turned in by any residents.

Recently, I had a friend visit the Cardiss Collins USPS location on my behalf as I’m not currently in the country. They looked into it and told my friend that the package was delivered to the apartment building on the 14th floor(my apartment floor). They also said that they aren’t even the direct courier and they went through someone else?? They also said they were not actually the branch that handled the delivery, even though the USPS tracking history shows that the package went through their ZIP code branch.

Following their advice, I called the USPS office that they said should have handled the delivery. That office then told me they have no record of the package and that they weren’t the ones who handled it either, and they directed me to yet another USPS location, a deadend because that number didn’t belong to any USPS.

So now I’m being bounced between multiple USPS offices, each saying another location is responsible, while tracking still shows the package as delivered.

I’m currently trying to obtain:
GPS delivery scan information, Carrier interview results, Written confirmation if USPS determines the item was misdelivered or lost.

My concern is that USCIS has already told me that because tracking says “Delivered,” I would need to file a new Form with another filing fee. I’m hoping that if USPS confirms it was misdelivered, I might have a stronger case to ask USCIS to reissue the card instead.

Has anyone experienced something similar?

Were you able to get USPS to confirm a misdelivery in writing?

Is there a particular USPS office or department I should be asking for instead of getting redirected from one branch to another?

At this point, it feels like no USPS office wants to take ownership of the investigation, and I’m not sure how to get someone to actually review the GPS scan and carrier records. I’ve called up multiple USPS locations, even outside of Chicago just to get any lead or progress but nothing.

Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated

Hi everyone! Im 21F and I just moved to Chicago a little over two months ago. What is your best advice on meeting new people, and making friends? I feel almost lonely just doing my same routine everyday with no communication with people my age. It’s hard to try to make friends at my work since everyone is older than me (mid 30’s), so I just feel stuck on how to get out there and connect with others. Any advice?

Hey everyone, cancer meds are making life pretty difficult between the nausea and joint pain so people have been recommending giving marijuana a shot. Most have also said that walking in any shop they could figure out exactly what you need, but still looking for recommendations.

I would be looking for edibles specifically since the cancer has recently spread to my lungs. I’m a south sider but don’t mind a ride. Thanks!

Anyone know where I can get custom playing cards printed at a fast turnaround in Chicago? I have a deck of 52 with a custom back and front.

Hello!

Just saw there are literal police barricades at the entrance of the Park Hyatt. I thought I saw a soccer jersey?

Anyone know what is going on?

Thank you!

PARKING HERE IS CRAZY!! I’m living near the Walt Disney Magnet school and I can’t find parking to save my life. Any tips or tricks for parking in the area????

ALTERNATIVELY if you have any leads on finding a monthly lease for a parking spot in the area (or you’re willing to lease a spot) PLEASE help me I’m so stressed lol.

Every no kill shelter or foundation I call is full. They tell me to take the animal in and rehome it, I already have other animals in the house and live with family that would not allow me to bring more animals in. The shelters say they’ll get back to me, and none of them do. At this point would it not be a mercy to take these strays to kill shelters and have them humanely euthanized instead of dying from starvation, illness, cars, etc.? I don’t know what to do, if anybody has any advice on how to help the animals I see wether that’s organizations I can call, people who would be willing to take these animals, or anything else please let me know.

I say this because hopefully is not like last year where they flood us with cargo planes that they do 2 passes and call it a day. The only good performers last year were the Thunderbirds and that was basically it. 💁‍♂️

I’ll be in Chicago for a short time, while I’m there what are the best Polish delis and grocery stores I should be checking out?

Anyone have any experience with boat rentals, booze cruises, etc. that do NOT just exclusively just hang in The Playpen? I don’t like crowds and my friends range from mid30s to early-40s. Any recommendations appreciated!!!

Update: this would be to go out farther into the lake and not the river!

I’m wondering if any one has heard of or been part of any clubs or groups that get together to try new restaurants as a group?

I see all the posts about making new friends mentioning to go to group happenings related to your hobbies and I realized trying different cuisines is my fav hobby.

Does anything like this exist?

TIA

Not smell but the service. I go to the one at State and Madison frequently and today I was asked if I needed a bag and I said no. Bagged my items and charged me anyway. I said I wanted to use my rewards dollars and I got ignored. I wonder if it has to do with private equity because Walgreens has never been this bad. The one on 67th and Jeffrey barely has anything. I should have just gone to CVS. Thanks for reading

I (47f) have unfortunately lost my job so I'm now Medicaid-eligible. I have already selected a PCP here in Rogers Park (this PCP takes all the Medicaid plans). I am trying to figure out which plan to sign up for. I have looked at the HFS website, but I'm not finding it very helpful. I live in Rogers Park (60626, near Jarvis Square).Here is what I'm optimizing:

--I will need a pap smear, a colonoscopy, a dental cleaning, and a mammogram. I don't really care where these happen (I don't have a "preferred hospital") but I would prefer not to spend hours and hours on transit to do all of this stuff--I don't have a car.

--I would like to have access to therapy (I am struggling with depression related to the loss of my job/career).

--Other than these things, I am generally healthy.

Which plan would you recommend? I have never been unemployed before, so I'm new to this. Basically it looks like CountyCare has a bunch of incentives for preventative health stuff/credits for glasses and stuff, but maybe all of the appointments will be at Stroger (and thus inconvenient?). Thank you for your help!

Heading to Chicago next week(end) for lolla. We land Thursday at 7 am, so that day we probably won’t do much other than get ready to head to Lolla, but some of the days we don’t plan on going until like 3/4 ish. Any recommendations/must do things on weekends in the morning or around lunch time? Brunch spots, deep dish spots, etc? Thanks!

Hello Fellow Chicagoans.

I have a vulnerable senior in my neighborhood. She is AT LEAST neglected by her family, if not being financially abused. Neighbors are trying to step up but she is left outside by her family all day alone. Her son told me "she's not homeless" as if that's the only criteria. She is a funny, sweet woman of almost 90 years old. We try to make sure she has food most days and some conversation but I'm concerned about the living situation and how her family is treating her. I'm worried that involving social services won't actually help the situation. Last time I called them about a vulnerable senior begging on the street they made one attempt to find him, didn't send someone who spoke English, and he's still out there every day.

I have invited her into my home when it's hot and/or smoky. Others have taken her in for one or two nights (she is afraid of the basement where they keep her). I bring her food and water/coffee as I can. I got her registered at the senior center but I think she might be afraid to be left alone there for any length of time and she can't walk or navigate the bus that far away.

Does anyone know if social services can actually HELP people or are they too overwhelmed? She has early dementia but knows all her kid's names, knows her birthday and where she's from. She makes jokes and tells stories. She is clean and can go to the bathroom by herself and get around (clearly because she's going up and down basement stairs every day).

It's really awful and sad.

Can anyone give advice on how to get a proper evaluation and follow up from social services?

Edit: Thanks for the suggestions! Just to clarify, we are a non profit, so we offer free table and a donation fee for the artist at the end of the event. Plus, artists can freely display their marketing materials and artworks there too

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Im kinda lost here. I tried posting on craigslist but it keeps getting taken down within a few seconds. We're trying to find face painter that works with non profits for an event this Saturday. Theres so many Facebook groups but a lot of them look "dead", as in no one interacts with any post and its all bunch of spam posts. Any recommendations/advice please?

I am holding a client event in the western suburbs of Chicago and have interest in hiring an experienced pet photographer. Any recommendations? Thx

My partner and I got engaged on the Montrose bridge overlooking the river by Horner Park on Saturday morning during the torrential downpour. A sweet runner came by immediately after and took our photo. I think we must have gotten their number wrong in the rain since we haven’t heard back.

We would love to have these photos and are hopeful to find this person!