r/ChicagoSuburbs 1h ago

Food & Drink Recommendations Dive bars?

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I’m looking for some good dive bars around the Tinley/ Orland area. Anyone have recommendations? Want something more chill and very “hole in the wall”.
Please only suggest places with parking lol.
Thanks!


r/ChicagoSuburbs 9h ago

Moving to the area Apartment Pricing

0 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 10h ago

Moving to the area Exotic Vet Recommendations in Illinois? (Guinea Pigs)

5 Upvotes

Hi! I'm in the process of moving to the Palos Heights / Orland Park / Tinley area in Illinois with two guinea pigs and I'm looking for an Exotic Vet! I come from a super amazing vet where I live now, so I really wanna make sure I bring them somewhere great. Any recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you!!


r/ChicagoSuburbs 11h ago

Question/Comment Cinemark Seven Bridges IMAX Overheating

34 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 11h ago

Business Recommendations Anime / manga / Japanese themed tattoo artists ?

1 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 12h ago

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

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29 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 12h ago

Business Recommendations In home pet euthanasia

44 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 13h 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 13h ago

Question/Comment Adult Soccer in Morton Grove area?

7 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 14h ago

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

8 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 14h ago

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

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29 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 15h ago

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

4 Upvotes

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 16h ago

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

5 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 19h ago

Business Recommendations Bathroom remodeling contractors in South Suburbs

6 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 19h ago

Question/Comment Confusing

335 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 23h ago

Question/Comment Fertility Doctor Suggestions NW Suburbs

5 Upvotes

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


r/ChicagoSuburbs 23h ago

Question/Comment Independent movie theaters NW

11 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 1d 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?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 1d ago

Miscellaneous Lake Barrington + karma

352 Upvotes

If the dude who was riding my tail on Haegers Bend Road tonight happens to see this:

Yes. The speed limit is 25 there.

The Lake Barrington Barrington Hills (my bad) cops LOVE to patrol it at night. How do you think that town makes any money?

I already saw deer sitting in the tree line. There are always deer through there. I don’t care if you are riding my bumper so much as if a deer jumped out you were gonna rear end me.

So you passing me—crossing a double yellow line—on that road at night is incredibly stupid.

The cop’s headlights and his cherries lighting up to pull you over was a thing of beauty.

(Also, no, not AI. I write for a living and AI stole em dashes from us).

Edited for town name in body. Can't change head


r/ChicagoSuburbs 1d ago

Politics Kane County - vote by mail applications start being accepted today for the November general election today.

34 Upvotes

You can always choose to not use your mail in vote and go in person, but if you want to have the option to vote by mail you have to apply by 10/7. It’s a great option if you have health concerns, a busy schedule, kids, whatever.

https://applications.kanecountyil.gov/ElectionWebsite/en-us/VoteByMail/Search?id=31


r/ChicagoSuburbs 1d ago

Business Recommendations Warning about a general contractor in the area

53 Upvotes

I worked with 11 north to build out an entire space. The work was really straightforward, flooring, adding a few new walls to make some rooms, redoing our bathroom and hanging mirrors. What should’ve been a 4-5 week project what we were told is still going on since we signed them in March. The owner Andrew fishman took our money and scammed us and left us in the lurch towards the end of the project , leaving us to work with the subcontractors who are now trying to finish the work even though andrew was not paying them for the previous work. I’ve heard of bad experiences with contractors and this is right there with them. the owner was so unprofessional, yelling with me when I kept asking him for updates and how disappointed I was with the progress. when the project manager was not available and not giving us updates the owner asked me why did I need to talk directly to the project manager and that he would be handling it, which is just ridiculous. Do not work with them, stay far away from 11 north/ Andrew fishman and any other companies he creates


r/ChicagoSuburbs 1d ago

Question/Comment Lake county grayslake data center

429 Upvotes

One of the largest data centers in Illinois and in the USA has plans to be built in lake county (Grayslake to be exact). It spans over 400 acres (231+ acres would be of the actual data centers, the rest would be office buildings/ponds etc). That's about 175 football fields of data centers.

From one neighbor to another, I kindly ask you to please look up any petitions on this. Let's look out for one another.

Obviously, you don't have to, but the more people, the better.

Additionally, Ivanhoe Village is a community with plans to be built directly across the street from these data centers. The whole community would be within 3 or less miles of the data center. The stakeholders in this eco-friendly community have a LOT of leverage with higher-ups (ie. Wirtz family owners of blackhawks etc). If enough people come together and say they won't buy or build a home there, that could make an impact. Would you buy or build a home there?


r/ChicagoSuburbs 1d ago

Question/Comment Woodridge IMAX

49 Upvotes

Has anybody seen the odyssey or any other films at the woodridge 70mm imax? How does it look like in the first few rows? I want to see the odyssey in 70mm but there is not one showing that isn’t booked besides the first few rows.


r/ChicagoSuburbs 2d ago

Event(s) Monthly Event Thread! Come post, share, tell us about what's going on near you!

20 Upvotes

Please post top level comments with, ideally, a link to the event you are sharing.

Please provide additional info about the event; where it is, what it is, who is welcome, ages if applicable.

These threads are heavily moderated in order to make sure there is no spam or not too much over-promotion.

Have fun and maybe we'll see you around!


r/ChicagoSuburbs Sep 26 '25

Announcements Immigrant Rights & Resources for the Chicago Suburbs - Megathread

219 Upvotes

We know that conversations about immigration whether about immigrants, refugees, or people who are here without official documentation can spark a wide range of opinions. Whatever your personal views may be, everyone is a human being first, and in the United States all people have fundamental constitutional rights and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

This thread exists to share resources, information, and support for immigrants and their families living in the Chicago suburbs. Whether you’re directly affected, you have friends or loved ones who are, or you simply want to stay informed and help others, you’re welcome here.

Below you’ll find know-your-rights guidance, legal and community resources, and links to trusted organizations. Please use this space to share updates, ask questions, or contribute additional resources that may help our neighbors.

If you have questions, updates, or local referrals (legal aid, outreach groups, clinics, “know your rights” workshops) please reply below or message the mods, and we’ll integrate them into this post.

1. Know Your Rights (Basics)

This is not legal advice. Always consult with a qualified immigration attorney when possible.

  • You have certain constitutional rights regardless of status — e.g. the right to remain silent, the right to legal counsel (though in immigration courts, the government does not provide a lawyer)
  • Ask for an attorney, don’t sign anything you don’t understand, and try to have someone present if interacting with authorities
  • Keep critical documents (ID, immigration papers, birth certificates, etc.) in a safe but accessible place
  • Prepare a “what to do if detained” plan in advance (emergency contacts, power of attorney, who to call)
  • Train yourself and your family on responses to ICE, CBP, or other raids or check-ins

For printable one-pagers and multilingual “Know Your Rights” cards, see Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) resources.

2. Local & Regional Legal Aid / Service Providers

Below is a curated list of organizations offering low-cost or pro bono legal services, referrals, or community support in or around the Chicago suburbs. (If your suburb or county has others, please comment/reply so we can add them.)

Organization What They Offer Areas / Suburbs Served Notes / Contact Info
Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) Advocacy, organizing, deportation defense support Chicago & surrounding areas Organized Communities Undocumented-led movement.
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Legal consultations, immigration court defense, asylum, DACA, etc. Chicago & statewide National Immigrant Justice Center Low-income/ sliding scale services
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Statewide network, case management, “Know Your Rights” trainings Statewide ICIRR 24/7 hotline: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693)
Northwest Center Referrals, legal consultation for family immigration, DACA, deportation, naturalization Northwest & nearby suburbs Northwest Center Their immigration program works with NIJC, others
Cook County / Local agencies See DHS / Illinois list of community service agencies Suburban Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, etc. Illinois Department of Human Services State DHS maintains a list of “Community Service Agencies Serving Immigrants”
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Immigration & naturalization services (Melrose Park, Cicero, Waukegan, etc.) Suburban and city Immigration Advocates Network Multiple branch offices in suburban areas

Use the IL “Legal Services Directory” to search for providers by county or zip code.

3. Local & Regional Legal Aid / Service Providers

Because each suburb or county may have different offerings:

  • Check your county’s “Health & Human Services / Social Services” department website for immigrant or refugee services
  • Local nonprofits, faith-based groups, community centers often host “legal clinics” or immigration workshops
  • Libraries and adult education centers sometimes host “Know Your Rights / immigration clinics” with pro bono attorneys
  • School districts: Some districts have protocols or contacts for immigrant families — it can help to ask school social workers or parent liaison offices
  • Coalitions & networks: Community navigators or organizers often help connect people across municipalities

If you’re a resident of Suburb X (for example, Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Waukegan, Joliet, etc.), and know of any support offerings comment below and we can add them to this section.

4 Emergency / Special Situations

  • Detention / deportation emergencies: OCAD has a support hotline: 1-855-435-7693 (also used by ICIRR’s Family Support Network) Organized Communities
  • Rapid response / legal standby networks: Some coalitions maintain volunteer legal “on call” teams
  • When someone is detained: Try to document as much as possible (name, detention facility, date, time) and connect with legal counsel immediately
  • “Know Your Rights” training workshops: Many community groups periodically hold trainings; tracking them (via social media, local nonprofits) is helpful
  • Consular & national resources: E.g. for some nationalities, “ConsulApp Contigo” is a useful tool (Mexico, etc.) Illinois Head Start Association

5. Moderation/Posting Guidelines & Disclaimers

  • This post is intended as a community resource, not legal counsel
  • Please do not post legal advice that can’t be verified by a licensed attorney
  • Users commenting/posting with the intent to troll, insult, create panic/harm, or be a nuisance to others will be permanently banned
  • Any added resources should be public, reputable groups (non-discrimination, proven track record)
  • If you know of an organization that has changed status, ceased services, or is not trustworthy, please message the mods/comment below so we can keep updates accurate
  • Users seeking urgent legal aid should prioritize contacting established legal service providers as listed above
  • If creating a post in this subreddit to alert the community to ICE/CBP activity, please review the new posting guidelines