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Have any of Chicago's active nuclear power plants had any accidents that have possibly infiltrated our air and water in the past?

Asked by Mary

How is Naperville, IL connected to Coors Brewery in Colorado?

Asked by Anonymous

Were there any stops in Chicago along the Underground Railroad? What happened to those places?

Asked by Mac Payton

University of Chicago’s response to the Leopold and Loeb incident in 1924.

Asked by Mike Anderer

What is the story behind the tall ship sail boat on Lake Michigan? I have a picture I can share

Asked by Anonymous

Recently I came across a map of Native American trails and villages from 1804. Has there been any effort to preserve these sites?

Asked by Natalie

Hi, I’m curious what the castle-esque building on Clark & Barry (now Binny’s) was originally built for/as. What else has occupied the sp

Asked by Lara Smetana Tiwari

I've read that at one point in the 1800's Chicago had two separately elected mayors. Is that true? Any other instances?

Asked by Isaac Carlson

While at the State Fair I overheard opposition to the renaming of Ethnic Village to Village of Cultures. What are the pros and cons?

Asked by Anonymous

I've seen Jeffery Boulevard spelled "Jeffrey" quite often. Is this just a misspelling or was there ever a time it was spelled this way?

Asked by Ryan McCoy

Why does Sox Park face southeast? If the outfield opened to the north, you'd have a beautiful view of the skyline for everybody in the park.

Asked by Chris Coons

What's the history of the First Ward Ball, and what kind of power did "The Lords of the Levee" have?

Asked by Kevin Tiongson

how did Prohibition intersect with segregation in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs?

Asked by LEAH BRENNAN

Why couldn't you buy meat after 6pm back in the day?

Asked by Ryan Schaefges

What's with the "Number One City Datum" on The Northern Trust building? Why is it here and why is it 17.640' below this point?

Asked by Grant Peters

I was wondering if it’s known what family has been living in Chicago the longest? Ours has been here since prior to the great fire. Thanks!

Asked by Christopher Pitzen

Have you ever discussed the Chicago Free Theater on Curious City or any other program or podcast featuring the history of Chicago?

Asked by Lisa Patten

I've read that balloon frame houses helped build Chicago in its early days. Are there any still standing or did we lose them to the Fire?

Asked by Alex Bean

There are some pot holes in Logan Square that have bricks at the base layer. I'm wondering when the steets last were cobblestone.

Asked by Maura

Comiskey (aka Guaranteed Rate Field) has hosted 3 live concerts in the last 19 years; what gives?! They have the infrastructure to support

Asked by Matthew Menoyo

When the mob ruled the city, did they construct tunnels underneath the streets so they could "secretly" go from one house to another?

Asked by Lance

What’s the Moorish design building at South Chicago Ave and Stony Island (right under the Skyway overpass)? What is the buildings history?

Asked by Kathleen Dorsey

A group of Chicagoans formed the CAC in 1966 specifically to save what national significant house designed by architect H. H. Richardson?

Asked by William Tyre

Is the never-ending cold and fog this summer historically normal for Chicago? Is this a natural change or due to climate change?

Asked by Harrison Jones

Why doesn't Chicago have a lakefront ferry? Like Evanston to North Side to Loop to South Side? Did a ferry service ever exist? Could it now?

Asked by Ryan Fordice

There are some buildings of a type I have never seen before on Seeley between Columbia and Albion. What's their history?

Asked by Dolores Barber

I work in Humboldt Park, noticed that fences extend all the way to the front of the house, haven't seen this in any other parts of the city

Asked by Anonymous

Why still so many water towers in a city now supplied with a modern fire department/infrastructure? Sacred as in National Historic Register?

Asked by Mary Hardy

What does the City of Chicago seal represent?

Asked by Walter Brzeski

Who is Fulton Street/Market named after? For that matter, who were the namesakes of Randolph and Halsted as well?

Asked by Alex Bean

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