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Why is there so much graffiti in Chicago now? I remember anti-graffiti crew to clean who would show up in under 4 hours to remove.

Asked by Anonymous

How much sun does Chicago get in comparison to somewhere with a Mediterranean or tropical climate like San Francisco or Monaco?

Asked by Anonymous

This weekend the interstate traffic billboards said “Margarita or Mint Julep? Designate a Driver.” Who writes those messages?

Asked by Anonymous

What's it like to raise young children in Chicago?

Asked by Andrew

Can you give us the odds and how the various winners are chosen for the pizza and Italian Beef races at Sox games?

Asked by LAURA STALEY

Why are here so many vacant storefronts in Chicago? Is there a benefits to landlords (tax breaks) for keeping them vacant?

Asked by Laura Botwinick

Why do the streets of Chicago not have drainage grates outside of downtown. I haven’t found a clear answer about this.

Asked by Deanna

Why are there so many above ground pools in certain areas of Chicagoland (Norwest Side, South Suburbs, Etc.)

Asked by Anonymous

Who decides what to put on the traffic signs on the kennedy, and how do they come up with their unique messages?

Asked by Matt Dowling

Why do some planes fly out over Lake Michigan before they turn around to land at O'Hare?

Asked by Anonymous

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

Asked by Anonymous

My sister lives in CA and they are allowed to recycle much more stuff then we do in Chicago. They can even recycle styrofoam. Why is that?

Asked by Anonymous

Chicago schools seem to have this unique fundraising idea, mattress sales. I've never seen them anywhere else. Curious about their success.

Asked by Leslie

How is it that there are so many luxury condos being built in a city/county that is losing population? How many super rich live here?

Asked by William Rivera

What are the legal requirements of all those pop culture themed pop-up restaurants/bars around the city?

Asked by David Lauer

Chicago has one of the lowest rates of recycling in the country. What is the actual recycling process and who is trying to improve it?

Asked by Philip Rlson

What are those K9 units that you see on the train REALLY looking for, and do they ever find it?

Asked by Leslie Garrett

Why don't Indian restaurants in Chicago serve lunch portions at lunchtime prices? Why are they dinner/buffet only?

Asked by Keith Ammann

I’ve heard Chicago has the most theological students in the world outside of Rome, Italy. Why? I attended seminary in Chicago & wondered...

Asked by Rev. Susan Baller-Shepard

I put in a 311 request to have a pothole filled in Lakeview, it was done in 2 days later. Is the response time similar in all neighborhoods?

Asked by Scott Gellman

Along Iron st on a walk to Marz I was engulfed by a sweetness. Is it coming all the way from 75th& Kedzie nabisco? How far does smell tr...

Asked by Carolyn Stypka

Hi there, as a former blood and medical sample courier, how are independent contractors - such as used by Uber - treated in Chicago?

Asked by Scott Hatfield

What happened to the Chicago accent? We all know the stereotypical Chicago accent, but probably don't know a Chicagoan who actually has it.

Asked by Sarah Homan

Is race material (stage, signs, etc.) saved/reused each year for the marathon/shamrock shuffle? If so, where is it stored between races?

Asked by Karen Cassidy

I have a big concern about Illinois gun laws and how they are enforced.

Asked by Adam Dinitz

What is life like for a police horse in Chicago? Where do they come from? Who trains them? Where do they live? When do they retire?

Asked by David Lauer

How does the city determine stop light timing? It always seems to turn just when lanes are about to back up into the next intersection.

Asked by Anonymous

Why is Cook County jury pay $17.20? How was that seemingly strange number arrived at? Why did the effort to raise it to $25 fail?

Asked by Jonathan Margulies

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

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