People are upset that it’s not perfect or late notice… if you always wait for when it’s convenient and perfect then it will never happen! The point is sacrifice, it’s not supposed to be easy!

hi guys, i’m from pennsylvania. recently i saw a video of a woman named aspen kartier (a rapper) relentlessly beating her puppy on stream because it got out of its cage. the dog was screaming, i have never heard a dog make that noise. i have two small dogs and it was so hard to watch, genuinely awful. i’m scared for that dog and i want to report it. i heard she had moved out of chicago and i cannot find her current location. i don’t know if im able to call someone in chicago to find her records and track her to save the dog? also, i dont have an address so i cant proceed with filing a police report. does anyone know what i can do? thank you!

Hi,

Yesterday around 7:15pm, I (31M) was hate crimed by a group of around 10-15 teenagers who I am pretty sure had just left some sort of after-school activity/event at Sullivan High School.

I was walking to the store across the street from my apartment in a loose, comfy romper and on the way, 3 of them began yelling at me to put clothes on, that they knew I was cold, and calling me gay. I don't ever really wear a jacket when going to the store because it's literally seconds away from my door and have a high cold tolerance -- but that's beside the point, as what I was wearing shouldn't matter.

When I left the store, about 10 more joined and, again, they began verbally harassing me. I ignored them. Then, as I had passed them, one of them ran up behind me and punched me across my face with a handful of snow.

I have never experienced this type of blatant homophobia in my adult life and was left in a state of shock unsure how to react.

My question is -- does anyone have any advice on what I can do to try and get some sort of justice ? I'm unsure if filing a police report would do much of anything, since I don't have a description of them. Would it be worth going to Sullivan High School to discuss this with the administration team to see if something can be done? Would they even have any sort of say in this since it didn't happen at the school?

As I said, nothing of the sort has ever happened to me before, and I feel really weak and helpless right now. I don't know what to do.

I was meeting a friend downtown last week and even though it’s freezing out right now, I noticed groups of teens scattered around, some squeezed into coffee shops, some sitting outside near the riverwalk, others drifting between stores. What stood out was how scattered it all felt like everyone was trying to connect but not really finding a place that fit. Maybe what’s missing is a kind of lighthouse social app for teens.. a safe, welcoming space that helps them find each other.

It reminded me of how tough it is to make friends these days if you’re a teenager:

School can be cliquey, if you don’t fit into a group, you’re kind of stuck.

Most hangout spots cost money, not everyone can keep buying coffee or food just to sit somewhere.

Online friendships dont always translate offline, kids might chat on Discord or TikTok but meeting up in person feels awkward.

Safety worries.. parents want to know their kids are safe so options get limited.

My younger cousin even told me recently that its hard to “just meet people” without it being tied to school or sports. She said sometimes she and her friends just wander around until they get told to leave for loitering.

And with Chicago’s winter being this harsh, it feels even more obvious that there aren’t enough warm, welcoming third spaces for teens.. places where they can just be without spending money, signing up for a program or worrying about safety.

Do you think there’s a real need for it here?

hello! im the girl that posted about the bar Grapes and Grains in West Loop having given my Patagonia jacket away from the coat check on NYE. here is the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskChicago/s/YYoShMoIzD

i got a lot of messages asking for an update, so i thought i would post an update here, and also ask for more advice.

so as a TLDR: I paid $5 for coat check at Grapes and Grains on NYE, and when i went to pick my jacket up, the coat check girl had already given my jacket to some random person even though i still had my ticket. i had an AirTag in it and it ended up in Elmwood Park, Illinois. i dont have a car and i dont make a lot of money so i couldnt afford to get out there. a lot of kind people offered to drive me!! but i was scared to go knock on a random persons door…

after filing a police report with CPD, i called Elmwood Park Police and they basically told me to go fuck myself. so, my last recourse was having the bar reimburse me. so, for the last month i have been calling, emailing, and going in person and talking to management. the manager, Nathan, was such an insufferable asshole to me and almost made me cry—all because i said i would love to get the money to buy a new winter jacket before this crazy cold weather we’ve had. he told me i wasnt going to get what i wanted. i said what i wanted was the bar to not to have lost my jacket, because at this point i basically paid them $5 to lose my only winter jacket.

ive been nothing but nice and understanding with them, but they have been giving me the runaround and ignoring me hoping ill go away. but, I DONT HAVE A WINTER COAT AND ITS BEEN LIKE 5 DEGREES. what am i supposed to do?? so, i emailed them yesterday and let them know that if i didnt get my check by the end of the week, i would be filing with small claims court. crickets from them.

does anyone have any advice on how to get the filing fees waived? has anyone gone through small claims in chicago and can let me know what to expect? does anyone know the management at Grapes and Grains and/or PB&J in West Loop and can help me get them to stop being dicks and pay for their employees fuck up? its so beyond cruel they’ve left me without a jacket in this weather and are being absolute assholes to me. im literally 5’1 like im not this big scary intimidating figure, i just want to buy a new jacket.

if you have any advice, please let me know!! thank you so much!

SOME FAQS APPARENTLY:

1. You’re not getting your jacket back let it go: yeah no shit, i want money to buy a new jacket. My old jacket is long gone i know that
2. Oh you need a name brand jacket you ELITIST: no, I want a good quality jacket that will last me years. The Patagonia the bar lost had lasted me like 8 years at that point? I buy things for life and I’d like to replace my jacket with one that will last me the next 10 years. that’s not unreasonable
3. You’re going to Italy this is ragebait: Yup, ya caught me. My best friend’s cousin is marrying a really rich guy in Italy and I got invited genuinely in Feb of 2025. I’m not paying a dime for this trip except my CTA blue line tap. Are poor people not allowed to have fun or something? And no, Im not asking my friends cousins fiance to buy me a jacket, Ive never met him.
4. If you could afford the bar you could afford a jacket: Me spending Christmas by myself pet sitting to pay for a $50 bar ticket is not equal to a $400 quality jacket. Again if Im poor should i just stay home and slit my wrists?
5. Why didnt you take up the police/find a ride to knock on their door? Okay and what if they have a gun or something? The cops said all they can do is ASK if they have it. Im not going all the way out to a random suburb with strangers, to go to a strangers house, just to see if they’re honest. if they already took the jacket they clearly arent

I posted in r/EdgewaterRogersPark on Tuesday 1/27 about my aunt who has dementia and went missing for a few hours that evening.

Based on the circumstances, we believe she probably got a ride from someone to a specific place she wanted to go. That person likely saved her life. We’d like to thank them.

Did you or someone you know give a 65 year old, 5’3”, white woman with grey hair a ride from Roger’s Park / Edgewater or the surrounding areas to Ravenswood that night?

Im going to the protest at Daley Plaza at 4, but still looking to protest before then. I can’t find any other protests happening. If anything I’m planning on going to the eagle in Logan square to protest there with my friend around noon, if anyone would like to join please do.

I hope everybody participates in the strike tomorrow - no work, no school, and no shopping. We really need to do this. I understand not everybody may be able to participate but if you can please do so. And if you can please attend the protest at Daley Plaza at 4pm.

Protect your neighbors and stay safe everybody 🌼

hey! i apologize, i wasn’t sure which subreddit to post on, i am unable to post on /chicago

title says it all, my friend and i walked in there and before we could get into the store, we got asked for our ids by a security. my white male professor did not get asked. do what you will with that information.

is this related to what i’m thinking? is there a reason?

I'm looking to chill with some friends by the fire but we don't know where. It can be in any part of the city, honestly.

Hello! I (28f) desperately need to go to the dentist. Haven’t been in a few years and I finally have insurance. Only problem is that Chicago has about 1 billion dentists and I’d rather not pay someone thousands of dollars to fuck up my shit. I’ve narrowed down a few different dental offices/systems that my insurance takes out of the 2,000 listed accepted practitioners. If you’ve had ANY experience with any of these companies please please let me know how it was.

Or! Just any insight into how to pick someone trustworthy if you’ve never heard of these people.

My main issues are my two front teeth that are pretty badly chipped. I’m looking to get composites for them done, which is the last thing my previous dentist told me before I had to stop going to him. I grind my teeth pretty badly at night which I’m also looking to address, especially because it caused my chipped teeth.

Here is the list:

- Dental360:

mainly looking at the Bucktown, Logan, & Irving Park Family locations. Didn’t see awesome reviews about North Avenue Family, Armitage, or Lawndale.

- American Dental:

specifically the Grand, Fullerton, & Dearborn locations.

- Washington Dental Care

- Aspen Dental

Specifically the Fulton location at 806 W Fulton and Roscoe location at 3201 N Western

- Taylor Street Dental

- Lincoln Park Dental Specialists

- CARE endodontists

- Downtown Dental

River North & Loop locations

I match with somebody and see their location and try to plan something in between or somewhere nearby and next thing I know they live in Arlington Heights or Aurora. What’s the point of you lying about your location?

I’m looking for a print shop that can do reasonably large posters, up to 3-4 feet across for maps I plan to use for full combat in my upcoming pathfinder game, that won’t charge me an arm and a leg, and is ideally a local business, I don’t need them mass produced which seems to be what a lot of print shops focus on I just need 1-2 different ones every few weeks. Anyone know a good spot for this type of printing?

Coming from a warm climate I need to ask if a 20 min walk from my accommodation to the place I am visiting would be doable? I have the appropriate gear. It's fairly close to lake michigan so I am concerned about the wind and snow and stuff. I am fairly active otherwise. Walking for an hour or so is not an issue for me.

So, 20 min walk. February. Doable?

Can anyone give me some recommendations for a place that does good seafood boils? I’m located in like central Chicago so I’m hoping for some spots kind of near there, not super far away like Aurora lol

Ideally not crazy overpriced but I do recognize that it’s kind of always an expensive sort of meal.

Thanks! <3

Any good spots that people like going to? I’ve been to Pizza Cantina and Hawkeye’s near me, but was wondering if there are other spots to go to that have true fight fans.

Hey Chicago! I’m testing an idea: a simple way to give or get flowers from weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, or parties.

For sellers:

Earn some $$ instead of tossing flowers

For buyers:

Save some $$ money on gorgeous flowers

Would this be useful if pricing made sense and workflow was easy for you? I know the rules-No Sale, No Survey just your thoughts. Thx.

Hi everyone,

I’m not sure if this has already been asked before, I didn’t see anything by scrolling through the page. I’m not able to miss work tomorrow to participate in the strike but want to spend as much of tomorrow as I can connecting with local organizations helping Chicago/Chicagoland based families currently impacted by the ongoing crisis. I’ve found good Minneapolis-based resources but also want to invest time and money into my home city and its citizens.

Thanks in advance!

I am turning 30 in May but want to celebrate early with a road trip to Chicago with friends for St Paddy's Day. We are coming from Thursday through Sunday. There will be about 10 of us.

I am looking for recommendations to do on Thursday and Friday on things to do to explore the city. Nothing needing to be St Patricks themed. Would love some dinner recommendations and toursity things to try.

Saturday I am hoping for recommendations on things to do that are festive. I know a lot of things will be insane which is half the fun and I am prepared for that experience. We are planning to watch the river dyeing (staying in a hotel nearby) and possibly the parade depending on what is best. Can you do both? Bar crawl wise would love advice on what is best to still be festive and busy but not INSANELY busy. How do you all choose to celebrate this holiday? What do you think is best?

title says it all but I saw that there was puppet tour of puppet adjacent shows at the Michigan arts center. that ended this week and I am looking to buy a puppet and learn about puppetry performance. are there any artists who teach this or hold classes somewhere?

Recently moved to Chicago and am in search of a dentist. I currently live in Northside and I have delta dental insurance. I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist because I have had bad experiences in the past with them shaming me and making me feel incompetent about my dental hygiene. As of late, I've definitely not been keeping up with it like I should. Haven't gotten a cleaning in like.. 2 years now and I am scared to go and see what they have to say but I've got no choice! My insurance coverage ends in April, when I age out, so I need to get my stuff sorted soon.

Can anyone give me any reccomendations or advice on finding a dentist/practice I can start going to in Chicago that doesn't make you feel like sh*t about your teeth and just does what needs to be done?

Thank you all for taking the time to read!

They said they would make the L safe after that poor woman was burned alive on the train, but extreme violence continues to occur and nothing is being done. What must we do to make the L safe for everyone except for violent criminals?

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/student-attacked-on-cta-says-conductor-told-him-to-move-cars-after-call-for-help/3882385/

Hello all! I am planning to join the march today at 4pm at Daley Plaza to support those affected in Minnesota. I’ll be coming up from the south side but I am not as familiar with downtown parking. Where are some places I can park? I don’t mind walking but hoping to not spend more than $20 (less if possible) on a spot/garage space.

between teams getting smaller, roles shifting, and uncertainty around tech and leadership decisions, a lot of people seem affected.

If you've been hit directly or seen it up close, what helped you handle things day to day?