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What To Do In An Emergency In Chicago
Hey Chicago! At the time of writing this article, Chicago is gearing up for its first major winter storm of the season. We thought it would be the perfect time to talk about what to do and where to find help in the event of a disaster striking the city. But first, we’re the Ben Lalez Team, and we’ve spent over a decade helping families find homes across our city. When you live in Chicago long enough, you know Mother Nature ain’t always nice. Blizzards, heat waves, floods, power outages…
Chicago Winter Events For The Rest Of 2025
The fall season came and went in the blink of an eye, and we’re at that time of year where we’re getting ready to prepare for another long Chicago winter. But as we approach Thanksgiving this year, it also signals that the holiday season is just around the corner! We’re The Ben Lalez Team, and while we’re getting ready to put our snow tires on for winter home showings, we’re also finding ways to make sure we enjoy the most of what Chicago has to offer as 2025 wraps up….
What People Love About Chicago (According To Reddit)
What’s up, Chicago! Okay, last week we published an article about things that people hate about Chicago according to Redditors. As it turned out, there was a lot to talk about, like traffic, politics, and of course, the winters. But it wouldn’t be fair for us not to dive back into Reddit again to find what locals are saying they love the most about living here. And overwhelmingly, people love this city so much. So we gathered as much information as possible and sorted it into the most common reasons…
What People Hate About Chicago (According To Reddit)
Hey fellow Chicagoans! If you scroll through threads on Reddit about Chicago, you’ll start to notice a pattern in how we talk about our city. We’ll complain about the weather in one thread, but then brag about summer festivals right after. We love dumping on the CTA, but we’ll defend the lakefront like it’s our civic duty. That’s the thing about Chicago, people don’t hate it from a distance. They criticize it because they live it every day. Because the closer you are to something, the easier it is to…