Chicago comics grind through Wicker Park and Logan Square mics, working crowds who've seen every Second City alum. Pilsen and Hyde Park host showcases where performers refine Windy City observational humor—L train nightmares, deep-dish debates, and neighborhood pride. Lakeview and Andersonville rooms draw stand-ups building sets before weekend club spots, bouncing material across River North venues where every laugh counts toward the next paid gig.