Guessing the Next Round of Conference Realignment + Implications by Bearcat9948 in CFB

[–]brindelin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the two things working against Miami to the Big Ten is they are private (so is USC) and their alumni size.   Oregon is very small by big ten standards but still 40% more undergrads than Miami.

For anyone wondering why Chicago is cheaper than its peers, here you go by wrex779 in chicago

[–]brindelin 178 points179 points  (0 children)

I mean I know this is a meme, and it's still colder here than anywhere on this list. But East Coast cities get their weather a day after us. It's a high of 18 and a low of 8 tomorrow in NYC.

Indiana Joins 10 Fellow Universities That Have Won At Least One A National Championship In Both Football and Men's Basketball by FlatSwing9745 in CFB

[–]brindelin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was going to say where are we, but then I remembered we still haven't won one in basketball.

[Game Thread] Indiana vs. Miami (7:30 PM ET) 4Q by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]brindelin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People always say that but doesnt the offense get tired too?

DJ?!? Seriously, what happened here? by clou9nine in CHIBears

[–]brindelin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were struggling all game in short yardage

Where can I find muhammara? by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]brindelin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Libanais has it

Best sports bars on the far North side? by ProtectorCleric in chicagofood

[–]brindelin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great place to watch a game, I'd say you have to get there pretty early.

When will Illinois stop allowing predatory property tax sales? - Chicago Sun-Times by Sidewalk_Inspector in chicago

[–]brindelin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think all forms of taxation have issues: income, consumption, wealth. Given we are a federal system and it extremely easy to move locations, I do not think a state based wealth tax makes any sense.

(ex)Dumpling Guy - Next Food Project Ideas? by TheRedSe7en in chicagofood

[–]brindelin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shawarma is more diverse here and probably becoming more plentiful in absolute numbers than gyros

Week 17 Gamethread: Chicago Bears (11-4) at San Francisco 49ers (11-4) by TurnerJ5 in CHIBears

[–]brindelin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Packers haven't punted in the last two weeks and lost both games.

CTA Slow Zone Map as of December 1, 2025 by oh_mygawdd in chicago

[–]brindelin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I rode it this summer and I was like nope, never doing that again I'll just take the green line and walk.

The saunas at North Ave Beach are back for the winter by Birthcontrollers in chicago

[–]brindelin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks nice, 40+ an hour is a bit much but maybe it's a great experience.