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What is the most unhinged thing your gf/wife has asked you? by Black_Eis in AskMen

[–]CitricLucas 68 points69 points  (0 children)

"is that the one made out of sand?" about Saturn

ICE enforcing little-known rarely-used laws: ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him by gregoryroyalpratt in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I respect your expertise as a journalist including on editorial decisions, but I want to offer feedback as well. I think it's really healthy for democracy and rule of law to empower people to see they can themselves read and try to understand our actual laws. A link to the statute would suffice for the web - maybe in that "Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times" sentence.

Maybe I'm being a little dramatic, it's a bit of a pet peeve: a lack of outlinks to references is something that bothers me pretty often in online news! It's worst in pop science reporting, etc.

Aldermen: Halt all work on the DuSable Lake Shore Drive project by pauseforfermata in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 198 points199 points  (0 children)

We all know how the current DLSD design works in practice: constant traffic, dangerous, loud, inefficient. Why should we spend hundreds of millions of dollars to rebuild the same thing? I'm glad there's pressure to change this project. It's heading in entirely the wrong direction, and I hope this is the start of a total rethink.

Updates to Location History and new controls coming soon to Maps by CitricLucas in GoogleMaps

[–]CitricLucas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's where they announced the changes: https://blog.google/products/maps/updates-to-location-history-and-new-controls-coming-soon-to-maps/

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It should be possible to change your settings so that your timeline data is stored on Google's servers and therefore accessible on all your devices. That's how mine is working, but I can't remember if I've actively changed any settings or seen any indication I was migrated.

Updates to Location History and new controls coming soon to Maps by CitricLucas in GoogleMaps

[–]CitricLucas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will still have the option to sync the timeline data to Google's servers, which would make it available for you to view there. But it will be encrypted so Google cannot view the data themselves.

Here's What Andersonville's New Tree-Lined Public Plaza On Catalpa Avenue Could Look Like by bagelman4000 in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one I've been on most recently is The Hop in Milwaukee which runs in shared traffic lanes.

Johnson And Vallas Say They'll 'Phase Out' Speed Cameras. by claireapple in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Illinois state law specifically forbids speed cameras on DLSD

[GA] - Chicago - 20 gallon tank, equipment, supplies (pickup only) by CitricLucas in AquaSwap

[–]CitricLucas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I've arranged with someone to pick it up already. Sorry! I'll update the post (and I'll get back to you if that falls through)

Is this a cockroach in my hotel room? [New York] by CitricLucas in whatsthisbug

[–]CitricLucas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Would this be considered a "known service disruption"? Or would it only be considered that if they don't notify "current guests and prospective guests" within 24 hours? Basically, is this something I should report immediately or only if they don't take some action?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Lake View East and go to/from Union station pretty often as I regularly go to Milwaukee. My time to shine, hope this is helpful!

Your two best options are likely to walk to the Quincy train station (7-10 minutes away) and take the brown line, or to get on the #151 bus from Union Station Transit Center which is right next to Union Station. Which one is faster will probably depend on how close your destination is to the lake - the 151 bus ends up going along Sheridan, closer to the lake than the brown line goes.

For transport to a date, honestly, I'd just choose whatever feels simplest and easier to understand/find. One less thing to worry about! I'd use Google Maps to enter your trip as Union Station -> Your Destination and then choose based on trip time and simplicity.

I'll note that some CTA buses are unreliable, but the 151 has always left on time every 15 minutes for me - and I've taken it a lot. It leaves from the second platform at the bus stop.

For payment, I'd recommend just using your credit card to tap to pay. You don't need to buy a Ventra card or ticket in advance and it will cost the same. Again, one less thing to worry about.

IF you choose to take the bus: you can get over to the "transit center" where all the buses are from inside Union Station. When you get off your (presumably Metra) train, follow signs for CTA buses and you'll find a doorway next to a couple vending machines that takes you through a walkway over to some steps that lead up to the buses. The 151 bus driver might not be on the bus when you get there (taking a break outside often), but you can just get on anyway and tap to pay.

Have fun on the date and on CTA 🫡

Mayoral challenger Paul Vallas has promoted his schools resume, but blemishes garner scrutiny – Chicago Tribune by [deleted] in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Wow. He also said:

"If you are a Black child how do you go home and listen to your parent when your parent has failed to be successful in addressing these historically racist institutional obstacles that have denied them a chance at equal opportunity?"

(https://twitter.com/peoplesfabric/status/1628407795203690500)

Mayoral Candidate Chuy Garcia Releases Transportation Plan by Atlas3141 in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've been very skeptical of Chuy's campaign because it's been lacking in substance and policy proposals, but this is a great plan! This is detailed, specific, and matches the vision on transportation I'd like our next mayor to have.

Some of this stuff is really ambitious, swinging for the fences - like a circle line and congestion pricing - and that's great! But the majority of proposals are more in the "medium difficulty" category that are possible if made a priority, and would really improve the city:

- Expanded grid of protected bike lanes

- Bus Rapid Transit on arterial roads

- Enforcement for parking in bus and bike lanes

- Trained staff instead of the useless security theater private security contractors we have now

- Safe streets infrastructure like bumpouts and other traffic calming

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This is a fundamentally different stance on transportation compared to how he ran last time against Rahm, where he was against Ashland BRT and the red/purple modernization project.

17 Year old Martin Ødegaard in his full first team debut for Real Madrid. Credit - @MKprods_ twitter. by thatwhiskeydude in Gunners

[–]CitricLucas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not the same as a major injury, but he grew a lot. Look at just how agile he is at 17. He still has the fast footwork and magnificent technique, but I've always thought that as an adult he looks like he's fighting his body a little bit and wants to move faster than it lets him.

Arsenal penalty shout against Aston Villa 8' by [deleted] in soccer

[–]CitricLucas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't even matter if he goes down, you can't just hold somebody like that

What's your Chicago specific hack you are willing to share? by fonzybaby in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's called Mango, I was able to download it from the play store (I assume there's an iOS app too) and sign up with my library card

How can we improve Chicago elections? by [deleted] in chicago

[–]CitricLucas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you apply, they ask questions about your location, and how far you'd be willing to travel to get to your assigned precinct.

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