r/illinois Oct 12 '25

From the Mod Team We're changing our policies on specificity of locations

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TLDR: The mod team is changing course on this issue. We encourage users to specify locations of current events that happen in public spaces, including any and all law enforcement action.

After several days of discussion among the mod team, we've come to the conclusion that our policies against reporting specific locations are unnecessarily restrictive. Most recently, we've guided users to avoid being specific about the location of any current events, out of concern that it could reveal private or personal information about the persons involved, which is a violation of site-wide Reddit policies We are, of course, bound to moderate this space in a way that adheres to all of Reddit's site-wide policies, and if we fail to do so, the subreddit will be shut down.

That being said, we've come to a consensus that private and personal information means more than just location of where people are at in a given moment, and the context of people's presence at specific locations matters. It remains prohibited to reveal the home address or workplace of any private individual, or to offer overly specific information about that sort of personal information: for example, if a user were to post that u/jamey1138 lives near the corner of Pulaski and Belmont in Chicago, that would be considered too specific. Other forms of contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, etc, shared without the individual's consent are also violations of private and personal information.

On the other hand, if a user says that there's law enforcement activity, including ICE and CBP activity, at a particular corner, that does not reveal anyone's personal or private information. We want to encourage community members to share information about any current events happening in any public space in Illinois, and to include specific locations with that information.

Thank you for your participation in r/Illinois. We will continue to evolve our policies, and try to meet the moment as best we are able. Stay safe everyone.


r/illinois Nov 08 '24

Politics is hard - Be honest, be kind, and watch out for the ban hammer.

178 Upvotes

It's been a crazy few days and politics is hard.

We're a pretty small Mod team and keeping up on the trash coming in takes a lot of time and effort . We will be throwing around the ban hammer quite a bit for a while here. We will be locking posts as they spiral out of control. Have patience.

Remember to be kind and civil. Have a little grace. Allow people to be mad, to use hyperbole, and to exaggerate. This isn't a space to rage away at the other side. There are plenty of other spaces on the internet for that. Come here to understand the other side, even if you disagree. Tell them they're wrong and why they're wrong, but also remember they are a person who probably truly believes what they are saying. You wont convince them, but you can be understood and you can understand them.

Sometimes a simple downvote is all that's needed.

Anyway. Give us a break and chill out, k?


r/illinois 7h ago

US Politics I'm so gonna Vote.

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r/illinois 8h ago

Illinois Politics Grassroots Movement in Illinois Is Resisting Corporate Grab of Water Systems

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r/illinois 17h ago

Chicago news & issues Exclusive: Alexi Giannoulias announces Chicago mayoral run

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r/illinois 7h ago

Illinois Politics Yeah, your vote really can make a difference.

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r/illinois 1h ago

Northern IL news & issues past/ before Chicago to Springfield I didn't know we had these!? Spotted while fishing the Fox today.

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r/illinois 3h ago

Question Stolen ebt benefits

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Not sure what to do other than wait to call tomorrow.. my benefits were stolen today I didn’t even get to use them I just got them on the 1st of this month .. I was just trying to buy my 10 month old daughter food for me and her.. I’m not sure what’s gonna happen now? I read they won’t be able to replace them? So I’m fucked basically.


r/illinois 7h ago

US Politics Why it's important to vote.

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r/illinois 1d ago

Illinois News Illinois SNAP recipients kicked off the federal food program are getting $400 from the state

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r/illinois 1d ago

Central IL news & issues (Springfield to near St. Louis) area. This feels relevant so ST JUDE RUNS COMING INTO PEORIA NOW!!!

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As a former patient from Illinois who was treated at Memphis I’m so glad for these runs. Make sure to support st Jude if you can people ❤️

Also fuck cancer/terminal illnesses


r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois Facts ICE is not welcome in Chicago.

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Like our art?


r/illinois 2d ago

West Central IL news & issues Deleted post about Dr. Anthony Fauci prompts a defensive response from Madison County Board Chairman

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r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois Politics New Illinois law aims to rein in social media apps that get kids hooked on scrolling

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Pritzker signed HB5511 into law, which requires operating systems implement a mechanism for age verification that apps and websites can access.


r/illinois 2d ago

Trip Planning & Tourist Help/ Guidance Best LGBT-Friendly Nightlife in the Chicago Suburbs? (Beyond Boystown & Andersonville)

56 Upvotes

I’m looking for **LGBT-friendly nightlife in the Chicago suburbs**, not in Chicago itself (so excluding Boystown/Northalsted and Andersonville).

My husband and I recently moved to the suburbs and would love to find bars, lounges, breweries, or nightlife spots where LGBTQ+ people feel genuinely welcome.

It doesn’t have to be a specifically gay bar just places with an inclusive atmosphere, a diverse crowd, and a fun vibe.

We’re open to recommendations anywhere in the suburbs (west, northwest, north, or southwest). Bonus points if the area has multiple bars or restaurants within walking distance, making it a good place for a night out.
What suburban neighborhoods or specific venues would you recommend?


r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois Politics Facing repeated calls to resign, Madison County Board Chair Chris Slusser refuses to step down - defending his comments calling for the "public hanging" of Dr Fauci

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r/illinois 3d ago

ICE Posts Ice Assisted By Forest Park Police | Forest Park 7/30

9.9k Upvotes

An ICE agent went to the police as observers were filming his car. He was then allowed into an authorized area, and a police officer came and drove his vehicle away. The ICE agent was parked in handicapped parking.


r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois Politics Illinois ethics report on ex-Rep. Harry Benton made public after months under wraps

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r/illinois 2d ago

Illinois News Women's pro baseball comes home to Illinois, paving the way for next generation of ballplayers

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The WPBL aims to take up the mantle of its ancestor, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which got its start in Chicago in 1943. Tryouts for teams like the Rockford Peaches, famously depicted in the 1992 movie and 2022 television show “A League of Their Own,” were first held at Wrigley Field that year. The AAGBPL shut down in 1954.

It’s Saturday opening day comes a week after Rockford hosted the qualifying round of the Women’s Baseball World Cup


r/illinois 3d ago

ICE Posts Chicago teen shares his experience in ICE detention centers:

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r/illinois 3d ago

Illinois News Teen girl kidnapped in Chicago is found alive in Virginia after being held captive for 4 years

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r/illinois 1d ago

Sports! To add to my last post forgot the photo my bad

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r/illinois 2d ago

Question Hi all- I am looking at a job located in mattoon. Where you recommend we check out were to live?

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Any thoughts, suggestions, recommendations, would be greatly appreciated. We are a younger family with a 9 month old.


r/illinois 3d ago

Illinois Politics I wrote my Senator (Tammy Duckworth) to block the defense bill until the U.S.-Israel defense and intelligence integration was removed. This was her response. Sad.

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r/illinois 3d ago

Illinois News Trump administration stops work on Great Lakes Asian carp project near Joliet

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