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Chicago's north/south and east/west streets are organized on a grid. Was there any rhyme or reason to how the diagonal streets were placed?

Asked by Aaron

I wonder why Chicago has removed old diagonal streets? Both Ogden and Kingsburry look like they used to go through to Lincoln Park.

Asked by Ryan Hess

What's the history of the kriskindlemart?

Asked by Tom Schapira

Why do all of the older elementary schools have boys and girls entrances? Were they educated separately? A nod to Catholic ed? What gives?

Asked by Chris Wolf

How prevalent is Chicago's "Dibs" system during snow storms? Only a Chicago thing? Where did this this tradition start?

Asked by Jerome

Why are Chicago's Metra trains the last in the world to use the outdated Mars Light system on the front of he train.

Asked by Jake

Where did Carl Sandburg live and where did he work when he lived in the area?

Asked by Ryan K. Sauers

I have heard over the years that Chicago is not technically a city because too many dead people voted for incorporation. true?

Asked by Christopher Barnard

The black and white cookie is an iconic NYC food, but I've heard they used to be popular in CHI, too. Is there a history here?

Asked by Aaron R.

Was there public backlash against building Illinois Tech in the middle of a low income area of Bronzeville?

Asked by Peter

Why is Roscoe Village also called Bricktown? And, why did this community decide to be different while it is surrounded by Lakeview?

Asked by Anonymous

Greetings, I would like to know who the people are that benefit from the parking meter fiasco. Who profits from this deal, not the companies

Asked by Matthew

Regarding old recipes, there was a bakery named Signe Carlson that sold a cookie called Pecan Chewy. Any chance of finding that recipe?

Asked by Linda Collins

Where can we find a list with information on all of the people who have honorary streets named after them in Chicago?

Asked by Linda Collins

Why does the Metra commuter trains come from 4 different stations. Don't all other major cities have just one or two commuter train stations

Asked by Jake R.

The Cubs got a trophy for winning the 2016 World Series. Do they get a pennant for winning the pennant? If not, will they make their own?

Asked by Never had to think about this before

What remains of Al Capone's tunnel system and what is it used for now?

Asked by Jason Merel

Are there any passenger cars still around from the first Ferris wheel from the World's Fair in 1893? What happened to it after the Fair?

Asked by Hilary Hansen

In the excavations to create the new topography of Northerly Island, were any artifacts or evidence of the 1933 World's Fair discovered?

Asked by Joe

Worldwide, is Chicago the best example of a mini- New York City, sharing most similarities In feel, structures, enviorment, history, etc

Asked by Anonymous

What ever happened to the CTA spur line that started at the Indiana El stop and extended to Oakland? I remember riding it back in the 1950s.

Asked by Neil Kanemoto

If the fire didn’t happen chicago would still continue to grow.I am assuming not as fast.How much progress do you think would of been made?

Asked by jenny

What is the story behind the alleged haunting of Munger Road?

Asked by Mark Hocker

Behold the mystery of the Muffler Men! Scattered around Chicago, who made these sculptures and how? A salvage artist? The techs themselves?

Asked by Eric Plattner

How did Chicago style pizza become Chicago style pizza?

Asked by Josh

Why is Lincolnwood surrounded by Chicago? Why wasn't it annexed like its neighbors?

Asked by Camille Yale

What's the deal with Streeterville? Was it really a landfill?

Asked by Rachel Dickson

Has an earthquake ever hit Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

Are there still Chinese gangs left in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

What happened to the interior of Holy Trinity School (1658 S. Throop) in Pilsen? In the 1980s and 90s there was a mosaic/mural.

Asked by Alejandro Garcia

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