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What's the story behind our industrial "neighborhoods"? Printer's Row, the strip of what used to be shoe factories in the loop, etc.

Asked by G. Hollander

How is there so much traffic...at all times of day? I get that it's a big population, but that many people can't be NOT AT WORK?!?!

Asked by Alex Actipis

Why is parking free on Sundays? Has it always been this way? Why?

Asked by Jonah B

Why do I see so many street lights on during daylight, considering the cost of running them and the carbon footprint they create?

Asked by susan stone

What is the story behind the gentrification of what we now see as a trendy and "hipsterie" neighborhood, Wicker Park?

Asked by Dana

I like the question about concrete vs asfalt but why wouldn't Chicago use permeable concrete or asfalt to reduce flooding and be more green

Asked by David Bustamante

A great roads episode. The pothole ? unanswered. A:Improper water drainage under pavement. Followup?

Asked by Art Malm

What are the top 5 tourist attractions in Chicago that are free?

Asked by Jose Hernandez

How many CHA housing vouchers get used on the Northside and why?

Asked by Anonymous

Does the city of Chicago have more automated speed/red light cameras in economically impoverished neighborhoods?

Asked by Morgan Richardson

Does new housing in Chicago ever include "mixed income" folks as is always claimed when first announced aka North Branch River plan?

Asked by Kate Strachan

Why Chicago allowing Uber, without following the law of the city and Illinois.

Asked by Mohammed Omar

Just how bad was Chicago's deal to privatize its parking meter system? Where did the money go, and how much will we leave on the table?

Asked by PJ Beardsley

Does the parking meter company make interest profit off of the money in my ParkChicago app account? Does Ventra do the same?

Asked by Remy Schwartz

Private equity firms bought 1000 of Chicago properties in low income neighborhoods. What will that do to the state of affordable homes in IL

Asked by Nicole

What would happen if the whole world left the 9–5 jobs and went freelance?

Asked by Stoyan

Why doesn't the city enforce the landscape ordinance calling for trees every 25 feet on sidewalks?

Asked by Donald Towne

What, if any, are the local originals of "Chicago Mix"/"Mix 'n' Match"/etc. popcorn?

Asked by John Tryneski

Why is there such a dramatic drop in development and business as soon as you are south of I-55?

Asked by Anonymous

Why doesn't Illinois reform state pension plans since it is detrimental to the state's finances and adopt a 401k type retirement policy?

Asked by Anonymous

Is Chicago as dangerous as outsiders think? Where are the most dangerous places and where are the safest? (with relation to violent crime)

Asked by Nathaniel

Why are some 'L' trains in better condition than others?

Asked by CTA Disparities

Who paid for the sign on Pulaski Rd. (between Devon and Peterson) that asks, "Who is John Galt?" I believe it's from a book by Ayn Rand.

Asked by Dixie Downes

Does Uber help Chicago or does it hurt Chicago and how often do they get pulled over or get a ticket for erratic driving?

Asked by Jack Duffy

What is the history of menu funds, and by extension the discretion alderpeople have to use it? Why is it restricted to capital projects?

Asked by Merita Bushi

Why are so many Chinese food takeout places called "Chop Suey" restaurants? What is chop suey?

Asked by Adam Engle

Where do all the old limousines go?

Asked by Jeff Ediger

What tourist attraction brings in the revenue? What is the most popular among the Chicago residents?

Asked by Alexis S.

Does the city subsidize water pumps in tall buildings to keep up pressure in the rest of the water system?

Asked by Neal Coleman

Chicago has what may be the biggest cigarette and nicotine tax in the nation. My question is: Does anyone vote against these taxes?

Asked by Jim Bates

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