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Was there a big rivalry among the meat barons of Chicago in the late 19th/early 20th century? Were Oscar Mayer and others real people?

Asked by Christian Badger

Max Headroom Incident

Asked by Eric Landicho

What can you tell me about Chicago's plank toll roads of 1800s? When were they built? How did they impact Native Americans and others?

Asked by Samantha Clark

I recently moved to Bronzeville. I always hear about its storied past, but today the neighborhood is filled with vacant lots. What happened?

Asked by Michael Ross

Did the Dan Ryan Woods on the South side of Chicago used to be a landfill?

Asked by Courtney M

What's the oldest ride on Navy Pier? Who is the oldest Navy Pier employee?

Asked by Luke Bowker

What ever happened to the proposed plan by Richard J. Daley for a crosstown expressway -- where was it to go to and from, and why did it not

Asked by Joann and Mike Marcucci

What is going on with lead in our water? Requested a water testing kit, got no response from the city.

Asked by Sallie Kraus

Where is the first hot dog place in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

How did the Eastland sink?

Asked by Anonymous

What accounts for the many varieties of brick in Chicago buildings, and why are old bricks so much more beautiful than the new?

Asked by Susan Messer

Cinnamon gum, was sold everywhere in Chicagoland. Now, it’s disappeared off every store’s shelves, including drug and big box stores. Why?

Asked by Mary Anne Enriquez

I wonder why so many of the city’s now defunct moving and storage companies sported colorful, Egyptian-themed terra cotta facades. Any idea?

Asked by Paul Libman

What's the history of wooden tanks on top of old buildings?

Asked by Patrick Thornton

Did there used to be alligators in the basement of the Lion House at LPZoo? What happened to them?

Asked by Kathryn Spindler

Was the Chicago fire more of a benefit or loss for San Francisco?

Asked by Hannah Abrams

What is the history of the "Inverness" building (now a Binny's) at Clark and Wellington in Lakeview? It looks like a confused castle.

Asked by Chris Gerben

What does the City of Chicago logo/seal represent?

Asked by Walter

Why is Rogers Park so diverse and integrated when most of the city is not?

Asked by Joseph Wagner

Why does the City of Chicago Economic Disclosure Statement ask about "CERTIFICATION REGARDING SLAVERY ERA BUSINESS" questions??

Asked by Jill Neumann

I heard church politics nixed the extended greenline that originally went past Cottage and 63rd to Stoney Island? Is that true?

Asked by Anonymous

How do immigrants choose Chicago as a place of settlement?

Asked by Jazmine Llanes

It's possible the Ravenswood Event Center was once a 'former billboard factory' but what was its _original_ purpose?

Asked by Rebecca M Dudley

Inspired by today’s show. Are there any descendants of DuSable or Kenzie alive and living in Chicago? Thanks.

Asked by Peter Frato

How were/are street directions, two-ways, one-ways decided?Why do some streets have curbed culdesacs? Does it have to do with police chases?

Asked by Jesse Navarro

Why are some neighborhoods so much more diverse than others?

Asked by Rami Faraj

Are there any prominent academic or scientific buildings in Chicago that omit their 13th floor in order to appease superstitious people?

Asked by Jonathan Schlesinger

How did 'Flossmoor' get its name?

Asked by Jacob

Can you explain the history of Chicago Vocational, with it's blue and pink accents on an incredible (and massive) art deco building?

Asked by Lori Smedley

I keep hearing about all these people who are leaving Chicago despite all this housing being built. Who are they and why are they leaving?

Asked by Jed

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