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It's only June 11 and here in Chicago it's 90+ degrees. Does the hot weather increase the crime in your area?? I know that cities like Miami, Houston, L.A., New Orleans, ect....have nice weather year round. Here in Chicago we can't take the heat. It causes a large spike in crime.

My loving grandmother is 89 years old & may have to give up her license. She failed the DMV driving test. She can take it again at least once but I fear she has no business driving. How to do you tell the elderly parent or loved one "enough is enough". You see elderly drivers on the news all the...

Because of some money issues I was forced to use my AAA coupon for a free oil change. They used valvoline white bottle 5 30 and a Proselect filter in my old Honda Civic. Is the Proselect similar to the cheapest Napa?? I kept an "eagle eye" on them and they did seem to a decent job. Of course...

With cell phones cameras and the social media age I am shocked that people are surprised at police misconduct. The days of "stop and frisk" are gone. At the same time it is resulting in an increase in urban crime. I attend my local CAPS community policing meeting and they basically informed us...

At 23-6 I think the Chicago Cubs are the real deal. I have been a MLB fan since my Little League days where I was a 2X All-Star. I have never seen a team that can score 6+ runs so easily. I'm curious as to who you guys like. The usual Cub jokes can be excluded.

So I've had AAA for over 2 years and found myself in a dire situation. My car had died out while driving on a busy 50mph street. I called AAA and they told me 2 hr wait as they were busy. The angry officer informed me it had to go within a half hour and he called their own tow. What has been...

I just read an article and was astounded at the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. They listed the soldier stationed overseas, the taxi driver in an urban city, the overnight convenience store clerk, ect. I figure most of these guys are overworked and underpaid. I give these guys a lot of respect...

I was wondering if anyone else suffers from mental illness. I've struggled with a alcohol problem for 20 years. I sobered up a few months ago and find myself extremely depressed. I'm on medication and see a Dr. but it only helps somewhat.

I read the previous thread about bikes and it upset me so much I had to start this. I rode a bicycle for over 10yrs in Chicago & suburbs. I was hit only once from a distracted driver in which I was awarded $12,000. When you have a 2000+ pound car you have a responsibility to watch for people on...

I'm beginning to think that Uber is a rip off. Can anyone explain in detail how their fares run? When I called I get 2 different stories. Regular Chicago cabs have like a $3 dollar initial pull and then 1.20 a mile plus. I'm tempted to take the bus or subway but am afraid of the crime at 2AM...

There's been more than 100 homicides in Chicago this year & it's only been winter. The police seem to be timid making "street stops" due to the ACLU requirements. On the other hand, the Federal authorities are investigating the 2nd largest police force in U.S. for civil right violations. I...

I have a 2000 Honda Civic with a power steering leak issue. About ounce every 2 weeks I have to add fluid. I always add the expensive Honda fluid. At this point, I don't care. My mechanic friend put in the Lucas seal stuff? Do I have any hope?? I already hate the car as it already burns 1quart...

I know I've been hard are police but I finally found a big city law that I can grasp. Chicago may be having a specialized "gun court" in the evening. Hopefully, the courtroom will be the same judges & prosecutors. This argument has nothing to do with legal gun ownership. The problem in the big...

It's the time of year again. I am normally in average shape but this year rarely worked out. I'm 5' 11'' and 200 pounds. My goal is to lose 20 pound more pounds. Except for a minor weekend bender I've been sober for several months. I figure I was rackin up at least 600 in alcohol calories and...

I was at my local Walmart (where they harass you for the receipt) and noticed that all types of Castrol oil are the most expensive outside Mobil One. They have in 5 qrt jugs, Quaker State Defy for 15.22, Penzoil HM 15.75 and the great Maxlife 17.25. The Castrol HM was 18.25. Is it the marketing...

I was wondering if anyone else went back to school after approaching 40?? I have a B.A. Sociology degree and did a year in a decent law school. If you been reading my post alcohol took me down a long, dark road. I was professionally panhandling in downtown Chicago. Despite my misdemeanors (no...

Could you say in your posts what you would say in the real world? I've noticed a lot of "tough guy" talk here lately. Love me or hate me, I have never said anything online I wouldn't say to a person in real life. I thank the moderators here for doing a good job. Happy Holidays to everyone.

I'm tired of reading the statistics. The city of Chicago paid $500 million the past 10 years in Chicago police law suits. Can't they use tasers or maze?? I know the "bobbies" in London don't even carry firearms. Maybe the U.S. big city police need to be retrained? England has about 5 police...

It's good to see Chicago handling the terrible video in a non violent way. There was only 5 arrests for minor infractions. The inner city community activists and church elders got out in front of this video release. They brought first degree murder charges against the officer which shows that...

Anyone else see Comcast refusing to come out to fix the internet to a church on the South Side of Chicago? The company said it was "unsafe due to violence" for it's technicians to come out. I feel if Comcast give you cable/internet they have the obligation to fix it. Regardless of how violent...