Midwest Expat
@midwestexpat.bsky.social
📍Chicago transplant, Ohio refugee.
Exploring my new home, urbanism du jour, doomscroll load management, sad sports fan. He/Him
Exploring my new home, urbanism du jour, doomscroll load management, sad sports fan. He/Him
Urban farms in general: sure, in certain circumstances it’s a great thing.
Urban farms next to transit stops: disgraceful, apartments should be there yesterday.
Urban farms next to transit stops: disgraceful, apartments should be there yesterday.
December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Urban farms in general: sure, in certain circumstances it’s a great thing.
Urban farms next to transit stops: disgraceful, apartments should be there yesterday.
Urban farms next to transit stops: disgraceful, apartments should be there yesterday.
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1868-1870 S. Kedzie, Chicago. Built in 1885 and so unusual. The alt text will be inadequate because I don't have the words to describe some of this.
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
1868-1870 S. Kedzie, Chicago. Built in 1885 and so unusual. The alt text will be inadequate because I don't have the words to describe some of this.
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(putting a microwave in a porta potty) My startup will transform affordable housing
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
(putting a microwave in a porta potty) My startup will transform affordable housing
If you’re cold, they’re cold.
December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
If you’re cold, they’re cold.
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In our neck of Chicago, there exists an old Taco Bell that was bought by bankruptcy attorney Peter Francis Geraci. I was worried when he started building an addition, but I’m happy to say that he is preserving the integrity of the Mission Revival style of the old Taco Bell! #chicago
December 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In our neck of Chicago, there exists an old Taco Bell that was bought by bankruptcy attorney Peter Francis Geraci. I was worried when he started building an addition, but I’m happy to say that he is preserving the integrity of the Mission Revival style of the old Taco Bell! #chicago
Stopped in here back in July when apartment hunting. Awesome space, sorry to hear the news.
South Side coffee shop watch: the writing has been on the wall for awhile now, and Sip & Savor has officially announced that their location in Rosenwald Courts (47th & Michigan) is closing to the public and will be used solely as an event venue from now on. It has long struggled with low traffic.
December 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Stopped in here back in July when apartment hunting. Awesome space, sorry to hear the news.
Love to get off the L and be greeted by an icy mess. C’mon Park District #PlowTheSidewalk
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Love to get off the L and be greeted by an icy mess. C’mon Park District #PlowTheSidewalk
Reading this CTA ad from the stupid AI company as a threat.
December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Reading this CTA ad from the stupid AI company as a threat.
Kudos to those that #plowthesidewalk and gave this parking lot a purpose
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Kudos to those that #plowthesidewalk and gave this parking lot a purpose
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@ladytophamcatt.bsky.social comes through with brilliant alt text as usual! 👑🏆
November 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
@ladytophamcatt.bsky.social comes through with brilliant alt text as usual! 👑🏆
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Everyone is getting upset about the data centers. They pollute a lot and use a lot of energy and will eventually be very ugly/huge vacant buildings. And I understand being mad about that. Until you consider the state of the lazer tag industry at this moment, and how much help that sector needs.
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Everyone is getting upset about the data centers. They pollute a lot and use a lot of energy and will eventually be very ugly/huge vacant buildings. And I understand being mad about that. Until you consider the state of the lazer tag industry at this moment, and how much help that sector needs.
“I’m real proud to be doing something you don’t see in America much anymore: spot welding. I work for one of the biggest union-run AC parts shops anywhere,” said Festge, and beat the side of the breakroom vending machine to dislodge a bag of Corn Nuts.
One of the Onion’s most enduring articles.
One of the Onion’s most enduring articles.
Working Man Proud Of Job He Hates https://theonion.com/working-man-proud-of-job-he-hates-1819567149/
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“I’m real proud to be doing something you don’t see in America much anymore: spot welding. I work for one of the biggest union-run AC parts shops anywhere,” said Festge, and beat the side of the breakroom vending machine to dislodge a bag of Corn Nuts.
One of the Onion’s most enduring articles.
One of the Onion’s most enduring articles.
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On this date in 2000, The Avalanches - 'Since I Left You' was released.
📈 #3 for 2000, #95 overall
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📈 #3 for 2000, #95 overall
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On this date in 2000, The Avalanches - 'Since I Left You' was released.
📈 #3 for 2000, #95 overall
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
📈 #3 for 2000, #95 overall
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
Was almost at the great beyond (border of Chicago and Cicero) but turned around. Maybe next time.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Was almost at the great beyond (border of Chicago and Cicero) but turned around. Maybe next time.
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There are not, in fact, “lots of places” where multi family housing is legal
That’s the whole problem!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
That’s the whole problem!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
There are not, in fact, “lots of places” where multi family housing is legal
That’s the whole problem!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
That’s the whole problem!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Pilsen!
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Pilsen!
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90-Units Proposed For Vacant Lots In Bronzeville
Plans have been revealed for the residential redev...
Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/1FWG8oU
Plans have been revealed for the residential redev...
Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/1FWG8oU
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
90-Units Proposed For Vacant Lots In Bronzeville
Plans have been revealed for the residential redev...
Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/1FWG8oU
Plans have been revealed for the residential redev...
Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/1FWG8oU
“Sorry for the convenience”
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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CTA plans 24-hour service on Orange Line to Midway, thanks to mass transit bailout
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
“Sorry for the convenience”
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Mexican immigration was basically the only thing that kept Chicago's population from completely cratering after 1970. We as a city owe our Mexican-American neighbors a huge debt of gratitude.
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Mexican immigration was basically the only thing that kept Chicago's population from completely cratering after 1970. We as a city owe our Mexican-American neighbors a huge debt of gratitude.
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Next time you think your city is all out of room for development, look around and notice the parking lots. 49 units (20% affordable) plus retail space will be built on a piece of land that now contains just 16 parking spots. And it's still going to retain half of the parking!
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Next time you think your city is all out of room for development, look around and notice the parking lots. 49 units (20% affordable) plus retail space will be built on a piece of land that now contains just 16 parking spots. And it's still going to retain half of the parking!
Mornings at the Chinatown red line stop. Love to look out on our big beautiful parking lots.
October 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Mornings at the Chinatown red line stop. Love to look out on our big beautiful parking lots.
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lol this cop pissed himself
Here's a photo of my friend and colleague, Jorge Bautista, getting shot in the face with a flashbang grenade. The ICE Agent is so afraid of Jorge (who was posing no threat) that he has wet himself. Please share this photo. Everyone needs to know what cowards ICE agents are.
October 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
lol this cop pissed himself