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What are the reasons why some parents pull their children out of Chicago public schools?
Public schools have had a rough few years. Since the start of the pandemic, parents have pulled more than one and a half million kids out of the public education system and turned elsewhere. What's your opinion?
Best places to rent in the Chicago city for young women?
I, along with another roommate, are all women in our early to mid twenties. I’m self employed and don’t have any preference for night life so I’m down for any safe-ish area, my roommate is looking for a coffee apprenticeship and nightlife.
What is your favorite movie based in Chicago?
From teen movies to horror, Chicago has been the location for some amazing films over the years. It's a wonderful feeling to see your familiar landscapes and architectures on the big screen. What's your favorite movie based in Chicago?
In Chicago, how do you feel about the inflation or potential recession?
I’ve been feeling the inflation mainly at the grocery store. I find I’ve been spending about $20-$30 more at the grocery store, and I usually buy the same stuff. What other big price changes have you experienced in Chicago lately? Any signs of a recession? How are you dealing?
Is Chicago still a city you would encourage others to move to?
For many years now, I've wanted to move to Chicago and finally have the opportunity to do so as I am deciding where to apply for graduate school. I've had the opportunity to visit two times prior, but unfortunately my last visit was a few years ago. I loved everything about the city during my visits: The architecture, the walkability, the CTA, the lakefront, and the small businesses in each of the neighborhoods I got to visit.
Chicago is voted the best big city in the United States. What do you think?
Chicago was named the Best Big City in the United States for an unprecedented sixth straight year. The honor comes via Conde Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards and was voted on by more than 240,000 people from around the country. A city had never won this many times in a row until now.
Are property tax rates higher on high-rise condos?
Or another doubt: how do property taxes work in Chicago?. I've been browsing properties throughout the city, and it seems like property taxes are always higher on high-rise condos compared to equivalently priced condos in smaller buildings.
How do you feel about the future of Chicago? Do feel the city is headed in the right direction economy, housing and more
I’m asking because my wife and I are seriously considering making the move to the city. We’re both in our 30s, and while we don’t have a child at the moment that’ll most likely change in the next year of two. We currently reside in Oakland, CA and although we love what the Bay Area offers, it’s completely unaffordable despite us both having good paying jobs. I’ve spent my entire adult life in SF/Oakland and she’s from Queens so we’re not concerned about any sort of shock when it comes to homelessness, crime, etc. And I grew up in the Chicago suburbs so I already have a connection to the city. Thanks for any input!
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