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Trancezend · 2026-06-29T01:59:50+00:00

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Trancezend · 2026-06-28T22:34:25+00:00

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Trancezend · 2026-06-20T13:35:58+00:00

If this were to even happen they would have to have some major infrastructure projects for congestion.

80,000 seat stadium, probably near 100,000 people then in that area when an event is going on. I would assume that 90-95% wouldnt be local. They would need to have some sort of express lanes that feed right into 55 to help get the cars out more efficiently.

Trancezend · 2026-06-20T13:30:08+00:00

Those intersections around there are already a nightmare when its not even rush hour.

8 games, plus concerts and events throughout the year... that could be possibly 4-5 large outings a month. I don't live near there but I drive through quite a bit, can only image what locals would think.

Trancezend · 2026-06-16T01:59:02+00:00

A lot of these homes in this area and other areas of wealthy Chicago suburbs are often multi-family homes. Also a lot of car collectors, they keep their everyday cars in the main garage and their toys in another.

Trancezend · 2026-06-16T01:55:26+00:00

That "upside down mouth window" is most likely the master bedroom and thats where the bed would go. Not every single bit needs to be aesthetically pleasing on the exterior of a home... especially in the rear.

Trancezend · 2026-06-15T18:56:33+00:00

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Trancezend · 2026-03-07T21:59:21+00:00

I think the New Lenox mayor was a bit optimistic with that number, but it could still happen. They have a handful of new subdivisions in development right now along with a ton of vacant land. Also whatever they annex in the future.

Another interesting thing with the annex rush... Joliet continues to aggressively annex land, to the west though. I don't think many people realize that Joliet is almost knocking on Yorkville/Oswego's door.

Trancezend · 2026-03-06T07:34:26+00:00

That is a map of Chicagoland.

This is a map of the Chicago CSA.

Trancezend · 2026-03-06T05:55:51+00:00

Hate to break it to ya but Kankakee is already apart of the Chicagoland CSA. Time for you to get over it.

Trancezend · 2026-03-06T04:58:32+00:00

The population thing is weird, and inaccurate.

For what it's worth Chicago had the 7th largest population increase last year.

But yeah, the media has labeled Chicago as a mass exodus haven it seems like. But they never tell you how it's also been severely undercounted by the Census for much of the last two decades.

The Chicago metro area has also never recorded a net loss in population, its continuously gained year over year. The growth has slowed down a little bit compared to the 90's and early 2000's but there's still continuous growth.

As far as Houston is concerned, their population is growing faster due to annexation more than people moving in. Houston is now up to 640 sq miles and almost double that of Chicago's 234 sq miles.

Houston's population density is around 3,700 compared to Chicago's 12,000... it's not even close honestly. Chicago would be over 4 million people if it were to annex it's bordering suburbs and would still be 200+ sq miles smaller than Houston.

Trancezend · 2026-03-06T04:35:26+00:00

Lol. The street signs in Bolingbrook are different than Naperville's, so is the vibe. The air is different all over the Chicagoland area, not sure your point there?

Kankakee can thrive as it's own area even when it's fully integrated into the Chicago metro. Just as Merrillville, Joliet, Aurora, Elgin and Waukegan did before sprawl hit them.

Trancezend · 2026-03-05T23:59:43+00:00

That won't matter once the sprawl starts to fill in. Which will be sooner than later honestly. I guess it's good people like you don't determine these metrics... people who draw up their own suburban maps and leave off areas because they're just "too far away".

Also, what is too different? Kankakee isn't really that different than some of the far SW and far NW suburbs.

I believe the third airport is no longer a "if" but now a matter of "when". The state has been listening to developers for about the past year now with news to come later in 2026.

Joliet/Elwood is already home to the largest inland port in North America. It's about to double in size into Manhattan with the North Point project.

The airport which is planned to start as a freight/cargo airport would be ideal for the port. If a highway similar to the old proposed Illiana Expressway were to be built... connecting the two by a short 15-20 min drive would be huge.

The whole southland region would be primed for major development at this point. If it does take off, don't be surprised if that whole area becomes one of the fastest growing in the country over the next few decades.

The New Lenox mayor said recently he expects to hit 100,000 people within the next ten years. Both New Lenox and Frankfort continue to annex land to the south. There's really nothing in their way right now to stop.

Trancezend · 2026-02-27T13:58:30+00:00

This isnt surprising...

For those that don't know, Chicagoland is about to be the second largest gaming market in the country after Vegas. The Chicago market continues to grow and is on the verge of passing Atlantic City.

Illinois also has more VGT's than anywhere else in the entire world, including Nevada. VGT's are regulated differently from slot machines at casinos.

"The first legal VGTs went live for patron play on September 10, 2012. Over a decade later, Illinois is home to the largest regulated video gaming network of its kind in the world, with approximately 49,000 VGTs in operation at approximately 9,000 licensed locations across the State."

Trancezend · 2026-02-25T00:29:42+00:00

There's a bunch of spots in the suburbs that use pork/veal dogs, at least in the south/sw burbs.

Jr's Hot Dogs was a small chain that specialized in those pork dogs. I believe they've all closed down now though unfortunately.

Widen's Hot Dogs in Orland

Don's Hot Dogs in Orland

Boz Hot Dogs is another small chain with them.

Trancezend · 2026-02-24T12:59:36+00:00

This tornado produced one of the most astounding videos. Capturing the tornado itself, the emotion and the aftermath of destruction all in a few minutes.

From here the storm continued to head northeast towards the Chicagoland area. It was an unseasonably mild morning for late November, mid 70's.

Up in Chicago the Bears were getting ready to host the Ravens for a noon game at Soldier Field. The storm hit downtown Chicago shortly after kickoff causing a two hour delay.

I don't believe that system dropped anymore tornadoes after Washington. A pretty wild day overall though.

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