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Black and Latino poverty seems to be concentrated in certain areas of Chicago. What about poor white neighborhoods?

Asked by Martha Diaz | Reported by Odette Yousef

Are there any nuclear blast or fallout shelters left in the city? What about the suburbs?

Asked by Kyle Bolyard | Reported by Chris Bentley

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Why did Chicago become a magnet for Polish immigrants?

Asked by J. Grygiel

How did Chicago become such a magnet for POLISH immigrants, in particular?

Asked by Todd

Unlike New York, Chicago has alleys. How did they develop and how has their use (misuse?) impacted Chicago and her citizens?

Asked by Debbie

In notoriously flat Chicago, why do so many suburb names imply elevation? (Arlington Heights, Chicago Heights, Mt. Prospect, etc.)

Asked by John Leahy

How was it decided that Chicago should have alleys?

Asked by Dan Weese

I was told that Buckingham fountain was originally run by hand (people or animals pumping the water) - true? If so when did it change?

Asked by Jef

Besides deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs, what are some other foods with a genesis in Chicago?

Asked by R.K.

Black and Latino poverty seems to be concentrated in certain areas of Chicago. What about poor white neighborhoods?

Asked by Martha Diaz

Are there any nuclear blast or fallout shelters left in the city? What about the suburbs?

Asked by Kyle Bolyard

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