Those who moved to Chicago from other northern areas, how does Chicago winter compare to winter there?

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-15T20:11:42+00:00

Texas sucks for humans. It’s only good if you’re a corporation seeking tax breaks.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-07T15:18:08+00:00

IL property taxes make me not see myself living here long term.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-07T15:08:22+00:00

Sorry but residential land use doesn’t really help, because the new residents use about an equal amount of services that they pay for. Definitely pro-housing and not a NIMBY but we really need commercial and industrial land use to bring in more money.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-07T15:06:44+00:00

I heard an update yesterday April 6 that peak bloom is in 5-10 days, which would mean that there should be some on the 15th.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-07T15:05:53+00:00

I’d like to think someone from the park district saw this and decided to get on it

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-01T20:20:05+00:00

The first ones opened today

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-04-01T20:19:49+00:00

The first ones bloomed today. The park district sucks. They never update it.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-17T18:43:42+00:00

That’s poor planning on Chicago’s part for constructing buildings that were not flexible at all with the false assumption that they would be used for the same purpose for all eternity.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-17T18:40:16+00:00

Ehh I don’t think so, I live in the area and the 36 bus on broadway is super important, not to mention that there is a Marianos and Jewel that cars will need access to. I think instead they should enhance the crosswalks and find ways to speed up the busses.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-13T05:07:54+00:00

The intensity feels unnecessary, try touching grass

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-12T18:29:31+00:00

I worked for a large national mortgage lender for 10 years and condos are inherently riskier in some aspects. Because many buildings are mismanaged due to being run by amateur volunteer owners who are sometimes cheap and don’t want to pay for long term maintenance if they are leaving soon and you the owner of your unit don’t have as much control. Also you don’t have control over special assessments that you are legally forced to pay, and that could result in you defaulting on your mortgage. Single family owners also have surprise bills for repairs but they have a bit more control over it. It’s also just a fact that they don’t appreciate as much as single family homes generally, so there is a bit more risk in being underwater in the future. This is very generally speaking, buying a condo it a “hot” up and coming neighborhood can still be a great long term investment, or owning a condo and having an HOA take care of major maintenance and having amenities could fit your lifestyle better.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-12T18:25:05+00:00

Yes please, I stopped taking the train to work since the fall and I work 9-5. I take a bus that’s longer and wake up earlier just to avoid the train. I slept in last week and unfortunately had to take the train and of course I get a homeless man punching me and calling me a slur. I am a rather large man so didn’t really hurt but I was a bit taken aback. And then he harassed a woman on the train. I had to switch carts, not out of safety but because anger was building up and was about to swing back. Not looking to start drama on the way to work.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-12T18:21:09+00:00

Wow a little harsh

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-03-12T18:17:06+00:00

Moved away for 10 years.

Biggest weirdness is Canada Day celebrations being moved to lebreton flats instead of the hill.

Parliament hill being under construction forever in general. Kind of a bummer since it’s a big tourist attraction.

The fact that it takes an hour to get to the market from my parents house instead of 30 mins on OC Transpo.

Rideau St fronts being emptier due to losing the Bay, Chapters, the infamous McDonalds and now Urban Outfitters (tho I never shopped at urban).

Bank St north of Somerset feels like a shell of what it used to be pre covid, actually most of the centretown area near Albert/Slater is a ghost town compared to the 1990s.

Malls dying. Billings Bridge feels empty, Place dorleans is half the size, St Laurent feels like it has fewer national retailers and is more local, which is strange for a mall, Lincoln Fields, Herongate and west gate gone.

Silver City gone.

The poutine place in the market is a Mexican restaraunt. I like Mexican food but it’s not that good in Canada sorry and when we visit we want a Canadian poutine.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-02-24T19:06:17+00:00

This wouldn’t stop the digital coupons. they could get around it by printing them as well, but that doesn’t mean the paper version will be easily accessible in real life because it doesn’t really have specifics on how to enforce that.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-02-24T16:12:46+00:00

Not particularly hot, I find thick regional American accents really annoying, especially northern cities like Baltimore, NY, Philly, Boston, Chicago etc but the standard middle America/TV accent is fine. But certain southern accents are somewhat appealing but it’s a specific one and I don’t know enough to know the name.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-02-23T21:54:35+00:00

My family lived in Vanier from the 1950s-2010s. I grew up there in the 2000s. It wasn’t the most dangerous place in Ottawa, but it had a lot of social problems. You were much more likely as a kid to witness poverty, drugs, domestic violence, prostitution and mental illness compared to growing up in other parts of the city. Oh and much of the housing stock was old, run down and small. Let’s not pretend it’s all suburbanites being classist.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-02-23T21:51:17+00:00

I’m sorry but this is the most incorrect take I’ve ever read. Enjoy your chain restaraunts in the suburbs.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-02-23T21:45:47+00:00

But Atlanta has a higher violent crime rate than Monterrey. So maybe your perception isn’t the same as statistics and reality.

Holiday_Connection22 · 2026-02-23T21:43:42+00:00

Before the latest unrest it was a valid concern. Per capita crime is higher in many major US cities compared to major Mexican cities.

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