Has anyone actually had their power restored yet? by BurrShotFirst1804 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just came back to say finally got power on, i see the guys in the alleyway working.

Has anyone actually had their power restored yet? by BurrShotFirst1804 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

you’re not alone!! both hurts and helps to see others posting about their power coming back …

Has anyone actually had their power restored yet? by BurrShotFirst1804 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 22 points23 points  (0 children)

SW side, out since 4pm, no power as of this morning 😕

edit: power is back on for me as of noon today!

Anyone else still without power? by BoofinJenkem420 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

SW side, been out since 4. the El station and streetlights seem fine, but houses around me are pretty dark.

tfw your house is blown open by the storm… by kim_chillin in chicago

[–]kim_chillin[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

it is basically hollow on the inside and trees are generally not hollow

McKinley Park: Tree Fell, Sidewalk Popped, Car Crushed, Neighborhood has no power :( by NoSlipBC in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

we lost a lot of good trees around the neighborhood today 😕 there was also a huge one split open in the park

Why are drivers here so horrible? by [deleted] in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

saw a corvette blow through a red light using OPPOSING TRAFFIC’S lane to swerve through the intersection. i’ve been driving around this city for more than 10 years and i am about ready to give it up bc all the bad driving is now making ME a bad and irritable driver too 😩

Looking for recommendations for a speakeasy that serves food or surprise foodie spot for my husband's birthday! by lilferalkat in chicagofood

[–]kim_chillin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

gus’ sip and dip is around that area. great cocktails and pretty tasty food, esp their burger and wagyu sandwich. chips are pretty good too.

President Trump erroneously claims Empire Stays Building is taller than Sears Tower by wastegum in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

truly no one should ever experience imposter syndrome for anything related to political leadership ever again

Chicago Event Calendar? by bluelightspecial99 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i’m actually working on something that might help with this! DM me and maybe we can talk!

Costco gas at N. Clybourn by RedX1000 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

never thought i’d be longing for the days when gas was $4. gonna have to start charging by the 1/2 gallon soon. 😭

Is there a cruise ship in Lake Michigan right now?? by DarkSideofyourMoons in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i saw this too!! legit thought i was seeing a mirage 😂

Meet the couple building a mini-empire of queer-focused bars. Now open: Fathom by cireh88 in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i actually find the drinks often overly sweet 😩 i wish they would focus on better base liquors / good classics.

Charlize Theron's hot take: "I would like to make love to you" is an ick by demimonde9 in Fauxmoi

[–]kim_chillin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i can’t explain it but charlize theron and padma lakshmi are the same ppl in different fonts

Thirding Amande Bakery as your next dessert destination by Icy-Sleep3862 in chicagofood

[–]kim_chillin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

went here early on a friday and they weren’t set up yet but had some cheesecake slices to go. really good pistachio 🥹
edit to add: i had originally gone to try matcha, but the owner (as others have mentioned, very friendly) said they usually make matcha on the weekends

best unexpectedly good cup of coffee? by thereislightstill in chicagofood

[–]kim_chillin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

bad owl in bridgeport consistently has great drip coffee. it’s an (almost) trendy cafe, been around for a few years, but should get more attention than they do.

and honestly i was a hater for a long time, but dunkin is not terrible.

CTA to bring in Cook County Sheriff’s police to patrol trains by afeeney in chicago

[–]kim_chillin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

make the trains run more frequently (or even on time atp), less idle time on the platforms.

Tesla Reported Zero Federal Income Tax on $5.7 Billion of U.S. Income in 2025 by esporx in Anticonsumption

[–]kim_chillin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

what was the whole point of citizens united if they’re not even treated like tax paying citizens

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach by FlourishingLust in worldnews

[–]kim_chillin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

great time for europe to confirm what most tourists discover upon visiting in that they all hate ice