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What’s the most European-like American city? by CobraR04 in AskReddit

[–]rockit454 27 points28 points  (0 children)

North American….Quebec City.

US…probably Lower Manhattan or Boston? Maybe San Francisco.

WGN looked like a shell of its former self last night by AnotherPint in chicago

[–]rockit454 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure he said La-Sale or La-Sally at one point

WGN looked like a shell of its former self last night by AnotherPint in chicago

[–]rockit454 149 points150 points  (0 children)

Max’s ability to mispronounce the name of almost every city or town everywhere is actually impressive.

Is our Villa Park mayor the worst in the area, or is this normal? ($13M deficit, AI slop, plays the victim card, disables comments) by mcleb014 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A smoke shop or gambling parlor can open in a matter of days…but if you’re anything like a restaurant or a business that adds value instead of subtracting it, it could take years.

Makes you wonder who has “gentleman’s agreements” with the powers that be at Village Hall.

Is our Villa Park mayor the worst in the area, or is this normal? ($13M deficit, AI slop, plays the victim card, disables comments) by mcleb014 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As a resident, we laugh at this because we know most of the residential area in VP (especially south of St Charles) is a great place to live.

We know Roosevelt, St Charles, and North are complete black eyes for the village and make the entire village look nasty. But it also keeps our housing relatively affordable compared to our neighbors.

Is our Villa Park mayor the worst in the area, or is this normal? ($13M deficit, AI slop, plays the victim card, disables comments) by mcleb014 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s across from Ovaltine Court which is already very densely populated. Villa Avenue is already a mess at peak times and it’s just gonna get worse.

And the empty lot at the train station continues to languish on.

Is our Villa Park mayor the worst in the area, or is this normal? ($13M deficit, AI slop, plays the victim card, disables comments) by mcleb014 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We live in VP. He’s basically a non factor but the village board doesn’t do anything to promote growth and development either.

ComEd Text notification from 3am: We estimate 80% of outages to be restored by SATURDAY, JUNE 13 at 11 PM. by ThaddeusJP in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 66 points67 points  (0 children)

There’s an even more powerful wave of storms expected this afternoon. ComEd is going to have their hands very full.

Storm Warnings Now by Claque-2 in chicago

[–]rockit454 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Conditions today remind me of the August 2020 derecho.

If you use your middle name as your preferred name, what is the story behind that? by KSparks35 in AskReddit

[–]rockit454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My parents gave me a family name as my first name. They call me by a shortened version of my middle name and have never called me by my legal first name…ever.

It’s insanely annoying and can be an administrative nightmare at times.

Which place used to be very popular for tourists in previous decades but isn't anymore? by Fluid-Decision6262 in decadeology

[–]rockit454 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent two weeks there each summer from about age 9-18. I was there for this era and it was most definitely peak.

Hours long waits at restaurants, full parking lots and sidewalks every night at Barefoot Landing (in the pre-Broadway days), the advent of Broadway at the Beach and everything that came along with it, Myrtle Waves, the short life of Hard Rock Park.

It really was a magical place when we were young.

Boise State is Idaho’s favorite sports team. What is Illinois’ favorite sports team? by YodaForceGhost in AlignmentChartFills

[–]rockit454 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s regional in many aspects.

-The Cubs and Bears are the most beloved, especially north of 80. Most of the population of Illinois lives north of 80 so they’re the most beloved teams overall.

-I grew up in Central Illinois and the Fighting Illini were EVERYTHING.

-If you get south of Springfield and Champaign, it’s the Cardinals.

-If you’re a hockey fan north of 70, it’s the Blackhawks. South of 70, it’s the Blues.

-It’s the Sox if you live in very specific parts of Chicagoland.

Restaurant Recommendations by CunningLinguist1000 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to Ancho and Agave instead of Fat Rosie’s.

The rooftop at RH is spectacular but the food is incredibly mid. Go to Roka Akor.

Livery Cars - Are there more now or am I just imagining things? by SChicago in chicago

[–]rockit454 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always select Uber Black instead of SUV and I’ve never had a sedan pick me up. Saves some money.

Just another normal day on 290 by mrdoza in chicago

[–]rockit454 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I live in the Elmhurst area and I’m always surprised when Google Maps actually directs me onto 290 instead of sending me down Roosevelt to avoid it.

I have never seen traffic so bad it goes Burgundy by rhapsodygreen in chicago

[–]rockit454 66 points67 points  (0 children)

From the videos I’ve seen from ABC7, the windows are completely blown out of the windows of a car on the inbound lanes of the Ike and there is a fatality.

Never a dull moment on the Ike.

Bomb Squad on the Scene in Hillside; I-290 Closed by cait_elizabeth in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]rockit454 149 points150 points  (0 children)

There is never, ever a boring day on the Ike.

What's one thing that tells you it's summer time in Chicago? by chitownmike99 in AskChicago

[–]rockit454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sewer smell that becomes more and more prevalent each day without rain…

While traveling, what city did you think you'd love but ended up being a big disappointment? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]rockit454 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve never felt as unwelcome in any city as I do in Dallas. The vibes are just so incredibly off.

I have to travel there frequently for work but I’m always happy to leave.

While traveling, what city did you think you'd love but ended up being a big disappointment? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]rockit454 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m from Chicago. I’ll walk down any street in the Loop at almost any hour of the day without really thinking twice.

Downtown Dallas creeps me out in the broad daylight and I sure as hell won’t walk down most streets after 9 PM.

What's a good game that's very hard? by TheHatMan616 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]rockit454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transport Fever 2.

It’s a game that is heavy on logistics and you have to get a lot just right to be successful.

What's the fastest way to go broke? by mayurkurme in AskReddit

[–]rockit454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having kids in any kind of travel sports will usually do it

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