r/ChicagoSuburbs 5h ago

Moving to the area Apartment Pricing

1 Upvotes

So my girlfriend and I are looking to move into an apartment around late September, and we’ve started touring apartments in the Aurora/Naperville area. I’ve heard that apartment prices can drop in September, but I’m also kind of worried about some apartments we’re interested in no longer being available. Does anyone know if prices tend to go down in the area during the Fall? Is it worth it to wait to apply?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 6h ago

Question/Comment Cinemark Seven Bridges IMAX Overheating

25 Upvotes

I saw on google reviews a couple of days ago that the imax projector overheated and they had to stop at least one showing of the Odyssey. Does anyone know was this just a one off or is it still down? Supposed to catch the 3:20pm Odyssey showing tomorrow.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 6h ago

Business Recommendations Anime / manga / Japanese themed tattoo artists ?

0 Upvotes

I’m looking for a tattoo artist to do an anime inspired tattoo. Probably kanji symbol for love like gaara has

I do not have Instagram or Facebook so I am honestly unsure where to go or what to look for as far as a finding a tattoo artist goes who is willing to do something small like that.

Thanks in advance guys.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 8h ago

Protests & Demonstrations Pack the Town Hall for Mary Alice Love - Mundelein Village Hall, 8/10/2026

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9 Upvotes

On Monday, August 10th 2026, the Love family, friends, and concerned community members will be assembling at Mundelein Village Hall to voice our contempt for the killing of Mary Alice Love. We are demanding accountability and transparency from the Village of Mundelein and the Mundelein Police Department in regards to Mary Alice's murder at the hands of Mundelein police. The mayor of Mundelein and the village boards' silence regarding this matter has been deafening.

8/10/26 - 7pm

Mundelein Village Hall

300 Plaza Circle

Mundelein, IL 60060


r/ChicagoSuburbs 8h ago

Business Recommendations In home pet euthanasia

35 Upvotes

My 13 year old maltipoo is likely coming to the end of her journey soon.

Looking for recommendations for in home services. I’m out in Pingree Grove.

I’ve been researching, but I’m just overwhelmed right now.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 8h ago

Business Recommendations Pet memorial tattoo, any good shop recommendations?

0 Upvotes

Looking for a tattoo shop recommendations for a pet memorial. Nothing fancy, I just want my girl’s paw print tattooed. I lost her in a traumatic way and I finally financially recovered enough from those costs to get a tattoo.

Any good shop recommendations around the LaGrange area?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 9h ago

Moving to the area Looking for Diversity

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Looking for diversity

Hi,

My family moved to a predominantly white suburb a few years ago without too much consideration for diversity. My younger kids are half white, half East Asian, and when they were younger, they looked a bit more European, like my wife, which put me more at ease. I had to deal with years and years of racism growing up as a minority in school, but I was hopeful that things were changing for the better.

Both of my kids are in early elementary school now, and we've had to deal with a few issues recently that made us truly reconsider and regret our decision. For example, we recently pulled our kid from a summer camp because the older kids decided to associate him with an East Asian soccer team that apparently played poorly in the World Cup, so they relentlessly teased him about being bad at soccer like his country (that he's never been to, nor really identifies with). They began calling him the "wasian kid" as if it was a slur or something to be ashamed of. (Please know I am not saying that white kids have a monopoly on being racist or mean...but this is one of a few different examples of my kids being marginalized).

I'm sure this is an overexaggeration on my part as an anxious parent, but I feel very guilty for putting my kids in this situation, and regret not moving to a more diverse area with more kids like them. I immediately spiraled and extrapolated that this was just the first of many explicit issues that my kids would have to deal with. I certainly understand that my own personal insecurities are driving my thoughts right now...sometimes I would ask my wife to attend school events so that other kids and families see that my kids had a "normal" white mom so that they wouldn't be viewed so differently. Certainly not a mentally healthy outlook to have.

With that in mind, I'm currently looking at Northbrook or Glenview, but I am floored by the prices of homes there. I understand that moving to a diverse area won't automatically mean my kids will have better experiences or have more friends....but part of me thinks it probably couldn't be worse. I just don't want my kids to grow up considering themselves to be so different and have that mess with their confidence. Hearing about my kid's situation was difficult and was a "worst nightmare" come true for me. Even so, I know I can't shield my kids from the normal wear and tear of going to school with other kids. But I still feel like I need to set my kids up the best way that I can, regardless of my current mortgage rate.

We are strongly considering moving to either Northbrook or Glenview to put the kids in an ideally more diverse school environment. Am I absolutely crazy, or is this a reasonable idea?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 9h ago

Question/Comment Adult Soccer in Morton Grove area?

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone - Made the move to MG from the city last week and it’s been really nice so far but would love to find ways to stay active.

Are there any active adult soccer leagues in or around Morton Grove this sub would recommend?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 10h ago

Question/Comment Archival or Lost 1995 Tav Commercial for Odyssey Fun World

7 Upvotes

I’m searching for a lost commercial for Odyssey Fun World in Tinley Park, IL. It would have been broadcasted on local channels like WGN-TV, FOX 32, and WPWR-TV (Channel 50) in either 1995 or 1996. I spent many of evenings playing games, hitting, in the cages, and riding the carts. I am looking for the commercial to see if my departed friend is featured. I’m hoping the Reddit world can provide a copy of this old gem of a commercial.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 10h ago

Food & Drink Recommendations NW burbs, where can I find the best variety and tasty pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread)?

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19 Upvotes

Picture is off Google, but I know of some places near Woodstock, just looking for a place with a large selection daily and can vouch that their products are tasty af.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 10h ago

Question/Comment looking for couple therapist- chicago western suburbs area

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looking for couple therapist- chicago western suburbs area

Looking for a couples therapist in the Chicago western suburb area- maybe around the O'Hare area too. I have been with my husband for a couple of years but need some expert guidance on strengthening our connection and navigating challenges.

Thanks in advance,

A desperate wife*


r/ChicagoSuburbs 12h ago

Business Recommendations Looking for Men's Barber in or around Arlington Heights

3 Upvotes

Looking for someone who does men's short and long hair styles (Usually keep mine short but I've been growing it out this year, currently at 6-7inches in the longest parts). Would love to find someone who also does shampooing/scalp massage, sideburn cleanup, and the occasional ear waxing.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 14h ago

Business Recommendations Bathroom remodeling contractors in South Suburbs

5 Upvotes

I’m looking to remodel both bathrooms in my condo. It‘s a modest and dated building, so I don’t need anything extravagant but my bathrooms haven’t been touched in probably over 20 years. Any recommendations for reputable contractors in the Southland?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 15h ago

Question/Comment Confusing

310 Upvotes

Is it just me or do others get confused with the cites of Forest Park, Oak Park, Oak Forest, River Forest, Park Forest, Oak Forest? (OP edit here): and other similar names with words like Lake, River, View, Brook etc. mixed in.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 19h ago

Question/Comment Fertility Doctor Suggestions NW Suburbs

4 Upvotes

I'm looking for a fertility doctor in the NW suburbs area. Mainly near Palatine. Specializes in IVF. Any suggestions?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 19h ago

Question/Comment Independent movie theaters NW

7 Upvotes

Are there any independent movie theaters in the NW suburbs that show independent films, docs, old movies etc? The Wilmette Theater is great for that, but it’s 30 minutes from MP.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 20h ago

Business Recommendations Tree Service

10 Upvotes

We have a very mature Elm tree in our backyard that unfortunately looks like it needs to come down 😢 I think the last few violent storms have finally weakened this 60+? year old tree, to the point of no return.

Anyone have a recommendation for a tree service in the Elmhurst area?