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What was Chicago's role in popularizing tequila in the US?

Asked by Katie Call

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What is the daytime population of downtown Chicago? Have recent corporate relocations made a noticeable impact?

Asked by Kevin Saunders

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What effects does gentrification of Chicago neighborhoods have on the city's history and culture.

Asked by Amir Badri

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Should the CTA be in question for contracting with a Chinese Company to build their next fleet of trains?

Asked by Plexian

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Who's behind the campaign effort to urge people of color to move to the burbs. Noticed billboards 20 yrs ago & again today.

Asked by Marlene

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To where does our garbage go? Who takes it there? Do we have enough space for dumps and do we make more or less trash than in the past?

Asked by Joe

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What is the fastest and cheapest public transport in Chicago?

Asked by Danielle Cox

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How much does Chicago rely on tourism for revenue?

Asked by Tyler Froelich

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Has the demand for taxis decreased ever since Uber became popular in Chicago?

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Has the demand for taxis decreased ever since Uber became popular in Chicago?

Asked by Amy Joseph

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Why was there a big inflatable rat posted up around the Second City building, after the chipotle restaurant fire?

Asked by Jared Neely

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Why do some thoroughfares get overpasses while others do not? Why was Western Avenue's Belmont overpass built, and now getting demolished?

Asked by Edgar

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Hey Guys, my question is why would Soldier Field go from a 100K plus seat stadium to a 61K seat stadium? second smallest in the NFL? Thanks

Asked by Martin Corral

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Why are so many local businesses closing in Wilmette? Many storefronts are vacant, with businesses leaving within the past year.

Asked by Kari Carlson

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What jobs do all the people driving around at all hours of the day do exactly? Many in nice cars. I want a roadside survey!

Asked by Alex

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Why are there no food trucks along the Lakeshore path or in north side parks?

Asked by Rebecca Alderson

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According to census information, my great-grandfather was a cigar maker in early 1900s Chicago. Did the city have a thriving cigar industry?

Asked by Scott

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What environmental, economic, and cultural impacts do rails-to-trails paths have on surrounding neighborhoods?

Asked by Patrick

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Who is historically Chicago's most influential or famous philanthropist? Who is currently Chicago most important philanthropist?

Asked by Patrick

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Why doesn't Chicago raise the price it charges suburban municipalities for water?

Asked by drew mendoza

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Metra has a wide range of car styles & ages. How old ARE they? Is there any pattern? What causes that horrible screeching on corners?

Asked by Sean

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Where do all of the grass clippings, tree trimmings and other yard waste go when Chicagoland lawn companies haul them away every day?

Asked by Kate Augustine

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How much of our tax dollars go to pay for lawsuits against the city?

Asked by Stephen Glick

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With all the news about the property tax hike, are property taxes in Chicago progressive, or regressive?

Asked by Timothy Alexander

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Why is it that I hardly ever see African-Americans on highway road construction crews? Is it a trades apprenticeship issue...or what?

Asked by Anonymous

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What is the ratio on Chicago's south side between liquor stores and grocery stores that sell fresh food (not convenience stores)?

Asked by Elyse Blennerhassett

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I know the Smith Park area in West Town used to be a quarry. What happened to it and were there any other quarries in the city?

Asked by Noah Manion

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Why do Chicagoans use a real estate lawyer for home purchases? I have learned this is not common in the rest of the country.

Asked by Scott Michalski

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Pension benefits can and do change (get diminished) for private sector industry; why should this be different for government employees?

Asked by Anonymous

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When did we stop doing business up and down the Chicago River?

Asked by Margaret Hicks

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