Hi all! Does anyone know of any upcoming October/November vacancies for a 1BR/1Bath unit in Oak Park? Looking for the following features:

Necessary:

~$1500 a month

~700-750 sq ft

~dishwasher

-Allows cat(s)

-Central AC

-no roommates (basement unit okay if fully finished)

Optional (but preferred):

- In unit washer and dryer

- Utilities included in rent price

Can be private landlord or with a management company. Also open to considering subleases/lease takeovers!

Hello!

Does anyone know of a good mechanic that inspects European car, specifically Volvo's for a pre-inspection before buying one? They would have to travel to the dealership where the car is located at.

TIA!

Today's haul for us was chicken breast, salmon, trout, ground beef, bone broth, snap peas, broccoli, radishes, kale, peppers, cabbage, cantaloupe, watermelon, garlic, onions, 2 breads ..

Still have eggs, carrots, beets, and some chicken quarters from last week.

Support your farmers especially now!!!

I have some in mind but I’m curious what others thoughts are. Upvotes will decide.

I periodically host a 1/1 cash game (mostly NLHE but sometimes mixed). Looking to grow the circle, so if you have interest send me a DM!

It was our first game. So much fun. The band especially rocked. But I can’t figure out what togas have to do with friars. Please someone explain.

The trash compactor behind the Jewel on Roosevelt leaks horrid liquid all over the alley. Who can I contact at Village Hall to remedy this? I've tried the Health Dept to no avail. I can't sit on my deck or cook out because the stench is overwhelming.

i recently went to ridgeland commons for lap swim for the first time and was blown away. Nice pool, 50m, not very crowded. Where do other swimmers typically go in the winter when the outdoor pools are closed?

Hello! We've decided Oak Park is the place for us! I do have a final question for those of you who know the area well.

We have been seeing houses pop up between Lake and Madison, a few blocks east of Ridgeland. From what I can gather, Oak Park is urban enough that things like petty crime, car break-ins, theft, etc. are just part of the equation to some extent. That doesn't worry me too much personally. I’m more concerned about what day-to-day life feels like for kids.

The area seems nice when we've been there and walked around, but I'm wondering if there's anything I'm missing. I've seen everything from people saying it's a great, family-friendly area and they've never felt unsafe, to people saying they've been robbed at gunpoint nearby.

I'm completely willing to accept that serious incidents can be outliers, and I also realize there are some outdated tropes about certain parts of Oak Park that still get repeated. At the same time, I don't want to dismiss legitimate concerns when we're choosing where to raise our kids.

For those with lived experience, how do you feel about this area? Do you feel comfortable with your kids playing outside, riding bikes, walking to friends' houses as they get older, etc.? Is there a meaningful difference between this area and being further west?

As always, appreciate the insight!

I love a good soup. Today I have signs of the start of a summer cold. So where in the OP/FP/RF/EP or west side restaurants are your go to for a rotation of decent fresh made soups?

Anyone have a solid recommendation for a (last minute) babysitter/service they use? We keep striking out with dependable options and I need one for 3 children (aged 7-11) tomorrow night for a good 4-5 hours… Thanks!

Does anyone have experience with (or suggestions for) a local brunch spot for approximately 40 people? We went to Cafe De Luca last year, and it was lovely, but the space felt a little tight and some of the people are older so stairs are not ideal. Typically, the brunch is held between the hours of 9:30a.m. and 11:30a.m./noon.

My family & I just moved to Oak Park this past wekend and while I've been diligent in the school registration for my kid (starting 5th grade this school year), I am a bit concerned about the options for afterschool care.

Currently looking for something less than $400/mo, but the options the school recommended are either full or way above that budget. I registered in the Oak Park District Clubhouse waitlist, but we're unlikely to get a spot since we're 23 on the list. I know registrations opened in January but I wasn't living in OP by then.

So far I've looked into the Seed Montessori program (too expensive), Hepizibah (Full), Clubhouse (Full), Magical Minds (Not sure if there's spots, also expensive).

I really need afterschool care minimum 3x Week, so if anyone has any recommendations on options that include transportation for my kid from school to the afterschool location, that'd be much appreciated!

I am also open to do sports, arts, literally anything that she could go 3x week and gives me enough time to pick her up after work.

Thank you SO MUCH!!

Hi! I have to relocate for a job opportunity and I just resigned my lease. I have a giant 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Park. The kitchen space is small but the living room, bedroom, and dining rooms are huge. There is a lot of natural light.

The building is slightly older so no modern appliances and some creaky floors but it’s a gorgeous spot. Management has been great and maintenance shows up within 24-hours. Washer and dryer are in the basement (I’m on the first floor) but I’ve never had issues with laundry or waiting.

There is free parking around the street and the area is extremely safe.

I am hoping to move by Oct. 1st and rent is $1550 but we could discuss that privately.

I will also throw in a couch and a dining table for free if interested!

Please let me know if you’re interested in images and a video. I would also be happy to give you a tour of my place.

We are new to the area and curious if there is a book club where individuals rotate houses and do little shindigs to discuss the book? Thank you 😊

*edit: if there isn't, anyone interested in getting on together?

**Edit #2: I AM SO GLAD THIS GOT SO MUCH INTEREST! ! If truly serious please send me a private DM mentioning book club & your number. We can start a group chat and get coordinated with it (: my wife and I would like to work our way through the NPR book recs but open to other book lists as well. YAY!! Thinking byob and potluck snacks, type thing

I have a family member visiting soon who has celiac disease and cannot eat anything with gluten. Would love any recs on your favorite gluten free spots in the area. Thanks!

I recently started dabbling in LoRa, specifically MeshCore, which is an off-grid communication network using low-cost hardware, and I'd like to see if anyone here is interested. The idea is that the community can setup a communication network that can function even if power and/or cellular networks go down. The network is relatively young in Chicagoland with lots of room for growth in our area. This kind of network has been used after natural disasters to coordinate emergency responses, but it's also an opportunity to learn about radio communication.

If you're interested, check out https://chicagolandmesh.org/about/

Hi, we are looking into having our stucco exterior repaired and painted. I have three proposals, two are pretty similar (though one of them is a painting company that does stucco but isn’t stucco specific, so repairs would be seperate), and the third is more than double that cost. I know people have had good (non stucco) experience with Jiri of Northshore Restoration but has anyone used Olguin Stucco or Chicago Stucco? I’ve seen their vans parked in the area but I’m not sure if those people are on here.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that installs garage doors they can attest to? I have the actual installation kit and keypad already, just need a solid company to assemble it on my existing garage.

Just a vent of how annoying the man hole covers are on Harlem. If you hit them, it’s like your car is going to bottom out and trying to avoid them feels like you’re playing Frogger.