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Is there a secret tunnel that connects Midway Airport to Ford City Mall?

Asked by Steve Filipiak

What is the legacy of Schwinn Bicycles in Chicago? And in particular the Schwinn World Sport model that are so popular in the city?

Asked by Maddie Field

Exploding a myth -- did George Pullman's first rail car get used in Lincoln's funeral train? Not true - oft repeated, I've got details.

Asked by Mike Matejka

What was Abraham Lincoln's connection to German Immigrants, their associations and newspapers?

Asked by Matthew Holm

Crossing the Chicago River on Washington and Monroe are clumps of logs sticking vertically from the river. What was their purpose?

Asked by Larry Gammel

Why does Kinzie have a hill between N. Morgan and N. Peoria streets in the West Loop?

Asked by Anonymous

Why does Wells High School have what look to be valuable paintings from the 1920 in its conference room? Who were those artists?

Asked by Gian Luca Ferme

I recently learned that Chicago had an Ugly Law. What is the history of this law? How long was it on the books? How were people affected?

Asked by KAREN S STRAKA

How long did Cadillac Baby operate his record label and nightclub?

Asked by Michael Frank

What is the longest labor strike in Chicago history? The Hotel Cambria strike is going on it's 8th month with no apparent end in sight

Asked by Greg

Are there any of DuSable's Descendants living in Chicago? Or any where else? Thanks, ~Leroy

Asked by Leroy Jacobs

As I recall, as a child, Uptown had a large Native American population. . Does Chicago have a "neighborhood" of Native Americans

Asked by Anonymous

There’s an oval track at 87th and Lake Shore Drive. Does it still operate and does it tie to Chicago’s history of roller skating or cycling?

Asked by Matt Mcclay

What's up with the Kennedy's oversized Ohio Street feeder ramps? Were they meant to connect with an expressway project that was never built?

Asked by Jeremy Glover

There are three small houses on E Goethe facing LSD and surrounded Gold Coast hi-rises. What is their story? Why have they survived?

Asked by George Pierson

On Hubbard St. from Elizabeth St. east, there are several paintings on the concrete railroad support. I am curious about the history of the

Asked by Michael Rose

I listened to the episode about Camp Douglas - but what about Camp Fry in Lakeview?

Asked by Britt Elkins

I've noticed older residential buildings in my neighborhood that have women's names (i.e. Helen/Martha). Was that a thing?

Asked by Ian

You compared the homicide rate between the Al Capone era and now however what if you studied the way they kept records back then.

Asked by Anonymous

Why is there a small street called Thomas Barclay Drive in Bridgeport? Who was Thomas Barclay?

Asked by Anonymous

What are the rules of the road regarding the "rush hour parking controls"? Do they legally create an additional lane of traffic or not?

Asked by Carter OBrien

Which state was first to ratify the 19th (women's suffrage) amendment? Illinois and Wisconsin both claim to be first.

Asked by Lori Osborne

Why is 'Park' a component of of so many city, community, neighborhood and street names in Chicagoland? Look at a map of the region. Unique?

Asked by Ric Sutherland

How did the southside neighborhood "The Bush" get it's name?

Asked by Brendon

Who, how and when did 'Chicago' become a racist dog whistle by politicians as diverse as both Trump and Bernie Sanders?

Asked by Anonymous

Why does the North Shore have such a rich arts scene?

Asked by Jessie Bond

What's the history behind the City of Chicago Currency Exchanges?These are official satellite city offices, so why are they based on this?

Asked by Ann

What is the oldest brewery in chicago still in existence?

Asked by Tyrand

Are Chicago city streets Actually that straight?

Asked by Rachel DeBruin

Why are blocks on the Chicago grid bigger on north side? 35th Street is 3.5 miles south of Madison, but 3500 N blocks are 4.4 miles north.

Asked by Kyle Mullen

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