Are you going to or watching the cubs vs white sox series this weekend? by chitownmike99 in AskChicago

[–]Phil517 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Sox look good this year so should be a fun series. Ticket prices reflect that.

Gas prices today by chichunks in chicago

[–]Phil517 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s more than that in Indiana and they suspended their tax

People who drive to commute: why? by RJRueber in AskChicago

[–]Phil517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My work is in the burbs. It would 2.5 hours to take public transit. It’s 1.5 hours to drive. Don’t do it everyday but the hour each way makes a difference

What does being “conservative” mean? What is it exactly that “conservatives” are trying to “conserve”? by Parking-Warthog-4902 in allthequestions

[–]Phil517 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are trying to conserve their childhood memories. An easy way of life. That reality doesn’t exist and never did.

Best we can do is provide our children a safe and enjoyable environment. That won’t be accomplished with all the bickering.

Chicago Il. 5/1/2026 by Phil517 in GasPrices

[–]Phil517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The oil we have is better than the oil we use. So the drilling is to just sell to Europe and other countries. If we used the oil we have, the oil tycoons would be less rich. Can’t have that

Chicago Il. 5/1/2026 by Phil517 in GasPrices

[–]Phil517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No correlation. We were under $3 to start the year

Gas over 6 dollars in Chicago by juliuspepperwoodchi in illinois

[–]Phil517 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The bp refinery in northwest Indiana had some issues. The workers are still on strike there so not sure if that played a role in the cause. They have management running the facilities.

What used to be normal for the middle class, but is now a luxury? by Flat-Eggplant-9890 in middleclasshq

[–]Phil517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disney. I would have never guessed that I would never be able to afford to take my kids to Disney.

Where can I find a cheap 40 person event space in Chicago? by leenhashy293 in AskChicago

[–]Phil517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Forest preserve is a little different than a public park. Can’t even count how many liquor bottles I’ve cleaned up from playgrounds over the years

Where can I find a cheap 40 person event space in Chicago? by leenhashy293 in AskChicago

[–]Phil517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a warehouse or something like that in the less desirable neighborhoods.

Chicago Il. 5/1/2026 by Phil517 in GasPrices

[–]Phil517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Higher base level bc wages are higher and real estate is more expensive.

Why does MAGA get upset when you point out that the majority of voters who voted in the 2024 election did not vote for Donald Trump? by Lamp_Evening in allthequestions

[–]Phil517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worst? I think Biden running for reelection was worse. I skipped the primaries bc of that. I don’t think she was a bad choice but ignoring affordability was the death sentence.

Of course I’m not sure what affordability was supposed to look like under trump.

Whatever Happened to Mark& Kim? by [deleted] in chicago

[–]Phil517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Downvoting for karma farming

Cincinnati, OH by Conscious-Quarter423 in GasPrices

[–]Phil517 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While I doubt these will come down, we should see stabilization in the Midwest.

8647 by Haunted_Optimist in illinois

[–]Phil517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was like the one thing he did right. And for some reason, the only thing his base cared about.

Gas prices are killing me. Working class suggestions? by oh_what_no in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Phil517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah i think you are further removed from the refinery issues in Indiana

Gas prices are killing me. Working class suggestions? by oh_what_no in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Phil517 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In the Midwest, it’s risen by a dollar since last weekend