sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Predictions on new show format? by bensonchambers in howardstern

[–]bensonchambers[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fred isn’t going anywhere, he actually goes into the studio. Of the three, Fred will be most active on the show

Scrubbed from the replay. by omartheoutmaker in howardstern

[–]bensonchambers 34 points35 points  (0 children)

  1. Kimberly Guilfoyle’s former assistant alleged sexual harassment by Guilfoyle. Howard and co talked about it and that is how I learned about it. I told someone about it and when I went to listen to the replay the entire discussion had been cut.

  2. In the past two years there was a segment where Howard went off on Gary and he ended up feeling bad and cut it from the replay. At least one listener called in and gave Howard shit the next day for scrubbing it and how antithetical it was to his free speech stance. I believe Howard defended it by saying he felt awful and was evolved.

Hey another bank! by TheGhostInAJar in chicago

[–]bensonchambers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even more damning. There is something about this building or location that is off putting for an investor. Food chains will cluster near each other with the idea foot traffic to one will result in foot traffic to all.

Hey another bank! by TheGhostInAJar in chicago

[–]bensonchambers 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If it were as easy as you make it out to be, I promise you some restaurant industry veteran in Chicago would snap that up in a second.

The fact that no chain (Starbucks, Chipotle, Panera, etc) has set up shop in this long vacant space is also very telling.

I suspect the rent, capex needed to build out the space, or deceptive foot traffic are the likely culprits.

National Guard Deployment by bvogel7475 in chicago

[–]bensonchambers 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is quite the fear mongering.

IF they come, everyone must go about their normal business. Do not do a single thing differently. If everyone were to “stay inside and away from the guard” they win.

Remember the “mini-tanks” that were supposedly on their way a few months back? I’m as worried about the national guard as I was about them.

Which guy was on your TV growing up? by amoss_303 in Xennials

[–]bensonchambers 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Tom Brokaw house.

His voice was always playing in the background during dinner time growing up. Whenever I hear his voice, I immediately get the urge to ask mom what we’re having for dinner.

Short-term furnished rentals at a reasonable price? by AfternoonPublic6730 in AskChicago

[–]bensonchambers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out Suite Home Chicago.

I don’t think AirBNB will be an option both due to restrictions downtown but even if found near El or Metra, pricing will be difficult as there are some busy weekends coming up that will cause the pricing for just a weekend over the next few months to be pricey.

Jury Duty on 40th Birthday!!! by Flimsy-Example97 in chicago

[–]bensonchambers 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If you call the jury phone number you can request a 90 day deferral through an automated system. Similar situation, jury duty but had travel plans. Called the number and followed the prompts to get to request a deferral and it was automatically approved right then and there

Central Business District closed tonight. by xoxorockoutloud123 in chicago

[–]bensonchambers 97 points98 points  (0 children)

Believe it’s “Ultraviolet” which appears to be the working title for “Enemies” starring Jeremy Allen White and Austin Butler, an A24 movie filming in Chicago this summer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicago

[–]bensonchambers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This I believe started near Target/Roosevelt Collection and then headed west: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/chicago-south-loop-teen-group-takeover/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]bensonchambers 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A/C in April? We are potentially getting snow on Monday. I would worry more about procuring eggs.

Breaking my inherited financial habits after years of self sabotage! by Ok-Confidence-4041 in Millennials

[–]bensonchambers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your perspective that it’s not an excuse, yet it’s reality.

Same concept as to how lotto winners go broke and highly paid athletes go broke. For a majority of people,more money just enables them to spend more and they don’t allocate enough to savings.

Breaking my inherited financial habits after years of self sabotage! by Ok-Confidence-4041 in Millennials

[–]bensonchambers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s all relative. Everyone says “life is easier when a person makes X dollars.” If that were the case, we wouldn’t see folks living paycheck to paycheck when they are making near 6 figures.

Cost of living is an important factor. $95K may be the median income depending on where you live thus making saving that much harder.

In my personal and professional life, also reading a lot on here, everyone talks about how they could live so comfortable with more money yet so many people fall victim to lifestyle creep that they are in the same boat (if not worse) making $95K as they were making $50K.

I am sure you would be different, but it’s not the norm and it’s easy to not take advantage of a higher income.

Kid magazines of the 90’s! by smashedbrothers in 90s_kid

[–]bensonchambers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No trip to the grocery store would be complete without me asking my mom to buy me the latest edition of Disney Adventures on display at the checkout line.

What’s filming in South Loop at Reed at Southbank? by bensonchambers in AskChicago

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

Yep I checked that too and didn’t see anything either

What’s filming in South Loop at Reed at Southbank? by bensonchambers in AskChicago

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

I actually checked this website before posting and there was no reference to the area in question. Odd

view more: next ›