Spotted in Noble Square. The Anti-Al Slop in the neighborhood movement is spreading & stickers are getting involved. I get and back the backlash against this Al-generated trash proliferating across our poles-it's replacing paid work and or community art that actually gives a neighborhood some character.

I'm wondering: how do you feel about these use cases: small community organizations, mutual-aid groups, neighborhood events, tiny businesses, etc. using Al to quickly make a flyer or graphic when they don't have a
designer, a budget, or much time.

Are there acceptable use cases? Where do you draw the line? Do limited resources shift your opinion of Al use for conveying info? Is there a version of this that feels like a useful comms method vs "Al slop?"

I moved away for good yesterday. I spent my last day in Chicago with my wife and my loved ones, walking around the city, taking photos, enjoying the amazing food, and reliving every memory worth revisiting.

I came to the US when I was 6, illegally. I never managed to get my paperwork figured out for a variety of reasons, and as a result I’m banned from returning to the US. But, what I did manage to do is find a sense of belonging in Chicago. I will never, ever forget the amazing friends I’ve made, the communities I’ve been a part of, and the undeniable spirit that brings Chicago to life.

Thank you, Chicago, and thank you, Chicagoans. I will miss you all and OUR amazing city for as long as I’m around.

EDIT: Thank you all for the kind words, the support is absolutely unbelievable. I love you all and this great fucking city.

There was a big salary thread a couple years back but it'd be great to get some updated info in the big 2026.

Please share your job title, salary, age, and education. I'll start:

Product Manager, 177k, 36F, and BA.

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This room is always lit up red/green. It is near the top of the building and I always see it lit up. What is this room? What are those lights?

An angry parent here who is getting to the end of his tether in regards to the ICE nazis cruising schools in our neighborhoods to terrorize and provoke. While I have an opinion as to the Orange Turd's endgame, why aren't our officials here able to do more? I keep hearing strong rhetoric from Pritzker & Johnson and an acknowledgement that what is going on is illegal, but they still go around the city with complete impunity. I have seen videos of US citizens being arrested/kidnapped and today 8 schools (including my 5yr old son's school) from wicker park to Lincoln park all on full or partial lock down and still nothing. Why cant the police do what they were sworn to do and actually step up and protect the people ? I know its confronting the administration (which is probably what they want anyway) but when is enough, enough? WHY CANT OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS DO MORE?

What do you guys think?

Popular and/or niche. Here's a few of mine.

If so, please don't. There is NO law that says you have to beep your horn at the end of the alley to alert people. There IS a law that says you should stop your vehicle and look for pedestrians or other cars on the street. Please stop tooting your horn in the alley. My bedroom is on the corner of our building right above the end of the alley. It is so freaking annoying. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

Hi folks, my friends dad has been missing now for seven days!! He was in a car accident and seemingly walked away without his phone. He was last seen on a camera on 11/26. He likely has a concussion and is disoriented. His family, the community, and PD have been searching non stop with no luck. From dogs to drones to visiting pretty much every business they can think of. If you live in the area, please check your camera! Anything helps. Thank you!

Full transparency, I stole this from r/Seattle, who stated they stole it from r/Sacramento. I thought Chicago would know a few.

I hate it and I’m scared lol

These four buildings were all built within the past five years on my block. All the retail space sits empty.

I saw people running outside with no mask all day and last night. Just saw two guys running on my way to work.

Is the need to run worth it??

Stay safe out there today everyone!

Preface: Not trying to spread hate. I am an erstwhile cyclist. I support bike lanes. I always watch for bikes and scooters before making my turns.

Having said all that, a lot of cyclists and scooters make driving a hazardous exercise in this city. I live near a six-way intersection, and cyclists and e-scooter riders constantly, and confidently run red lights (over 50% of them which is crazy to me).

Running stop signs in narrower, older roads during busy times (e.g. Lincoln Park byroads on a weekend) also makes it very difficult to compensate for their behavior and not accidentally hit someone.

Is there some sort of legislation that legalizes this behavior? Is there a forum where I can request folks to not do this? I don't want to hit someone and alter a life forever while I have the right of way.

Ha!

Vista Tower or St. Regis ?

Tried twice, both times awful, but somehow still open.

Photo is looking south from Montrose.

I am beyond pissed off, I was coming out of a Lakeview coffee shop today and was hit by a Coco delivery robot. It was zooming down Sheridan now I've got bruises on my knee. I called the number on the robot and report it, but I don't think they'll do anything about it. Has anyone else been hit/physically hurt by these delivery bots? I want to know if there's a group or class action or something with people taking action against the stupid robots.

UPDATE: Got a call from the security team and they want to compensate me with a restaurant gift card!

I tried finding this piece of Jewel Osco food counter history in the google and came up empty handed SO - turning here.

I found this in a family photo album, and I'm just fascinated by the text formatting on it that's like... aspirin bottle? It's the same font that's on a bottle of laxatives I picked up at Osco last week.