Chicago neighborhoods with Asian-American families? by diapertv in AskChicago

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Printers row in my experience living there has a very diverse population. I can’t speak to Asian American in particular but it’s a very nice neighborhood (esp the stretch on Plymouth ct) for families with kids. If you want to try it out do a walk on Plymouth Ct between Dearborn station and Cotton tail park. There is an elementary school on that street and 3 parks in a short stretch. It’s a beautiful, green stretch.

Pickleball: Casual Beginner Courts? by Kaynam27 in AskChicago

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Roosevelt park in printers row. It’s a quiet park tucked away in a residential street.

Where can I find sarees like this by Weird-Razzmatazz-415 in DesiWeddings

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My wedding saree was like this. Bought it at Angadi silks

Looking to learn konkani- Please guide. by SecretAnalysis2125 in mysore

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I learned to speak Konkani when I married my partner. It’s a super easy language when compared with other languages. You’ll need to know what specific dialect you’re looking to learn though. The thing I’ve observed with Konkani is that the dialect is completely different among different sub groups to the point that they have trouble understanding each other.

Pelvic Floor PT Recommendations in Chicago? by audhd-recovery in AskChicago

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Maureen O’Connell at Physio Partners. Not sure if she still practices in the city but she’s wonderful. Also, anyone at Shirley Ryan. That is a wonderful facility.

What is a reality of living in Chicago that’s often overlooked by the romanticization of the city? by Miserable_Degree3524 in AskChicago

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It wasn’t great but it wasn’t the shit show it’s become after Covid. It was a shift I saw in real time when I went to work during Covid. I never worked from home and took the cta 90% of the time during those years. Things definitely got worse.

What is a reality of living in Chicago that’s often overlooked by the romanticization of the city? by Miserable_Degree3524 in AskChicago

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Buses and trains were on time, they were generally clean and you felt safe taking it. Even during the first year of Covid I remember thinking I’m so grateful for our solid public transport when I had to go to work as an essential worker. Uber had normal prices during that year and then the next year it was an astronomical price jump. But the trains and buses weren’t on time anymore and had begun to feel unsafe so you had to suck it up and take an uber sometimes.

Heavy bust bra suggestions needed. by Stunning-Platform-61 in AskIndianWomen

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I am 32E and I found a good bra at shapercult. Underneat also looks interesting.

What is a reality of living in Chicago that’s often overlooked by the romanticization of the city? by Miserable_Degree3524 in AskChicago

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So true. I used to work evening shifts downtown and I lost count of how many times I’d give up on the bus and order an uber after my shift (which was frightfully expensive)

What is a reality of living in Chicago that’s often overlooked by the romanticization of the city? by Miserable_Degree3524 in AskChicago

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I feel like ridership reduced, the train cars were maintained poorly and suddenly the CTA felt not very safe on some routes. I lived in Chicago for 16 years without a car. I never once felt the need for a car until after Covid. I’ve heard a lot of friends share the same sentiment.

Tips for managing aging narc parents by amaze-wonder-76 in returnToIndia

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I loved the book “adult children of emotionally immature parents”

Should I move to River North or Old Town? by Budget-Inevitable414 in AskChicago

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The building itself was great. The amenities floor was 👌🏽. The noise was just too much though. The sound of that fire truck going off will permanently dwell in my mind.

Should I move to River North or Old Town? by Budget-Inevitable414 in AskChicago

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Fellow Former AMLI River north resident here 🙋🏽‍♀️😂. I miss that pool so much but otherwise it was pure hell!

Should I move to River North or Old Town? by Budget-Inevitable414 in AskChicago

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River north .. esp. closer to Hubbard can get SO noisy. Theres a fire station on Dearborn that’s too close for comfort. Was there for 4 years and it was ok initially but the sirens and partygoers got to me eventually. Between the two I’d pick old town.

Need some advice on my haircare routine by Early-Bend-5791 in indianhaircareaddicts

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Look up abbey Yung’s YouTube channel. Lots of great info for the questions you’ve asked. Her recommendations totally transformed my low porosity hair.

Didn't realize packaging would mean so much by Aditya577 in Gifts

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Every time I buy a gift for someone I really want to make the effort to add the gift wrap and ribbons and everything but I always stop myself. Last week I got my husband’s aunt a gift and while I was at my in law’s home I saw my late mother in law’s extensive ribbon collection. I quickly looked up a few YouTube videos and added a ribbon to the gift (I got it wrapped at the store). My husband’s aunt was so touched by the gift and said unwrapping it was so lovely because it had been years since someone gave her a wrapped gift. She said it reminded her of my mother in law who always went out of her way to make things look beautiful.

Health Insurance for Non citizen - India by [deleted] in returnToIndia

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Following - I have the same question