WBEZ

← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … 70 71 Next →

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

On Lake Shore Drive, just south of the river, cell phone calls drop. It’s like crossing an invisible trip wire. Why? Is it intentional?

Asked by Anonymous

What happened to the smelt fishermen that I used to see along the Lake Michigan beaches in early spring?

Asked by Carol Westbrook

How does the CTA compare to other agencies in regards to accessibility and breakdowns in accessibility (i.e. elevator outages)?

Asked by NICHOLAS HAAS

What is the oldest brewery in chicago still in existence?

Asked by Tyrand

Chicago flag design EVERYWHERE. How long been a thing? Promoters backed it? Or grass roots/spontaneous? No other cty has this obsession!

Asked by Michael West

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

What is the protocol for cleaning up campaign signs once an election is over? Do they all just end up in a landfill?

Asked by Reba Cafarelli

What happens to babies dropped off at the Safe Haven boxes at fire stations or hospitals?

Asked by Christine

My commute takes me by a massive impound lot. How long are cars kept in those places? What happens after that? I also have other questions.

Asked by Alan Ferguson

← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … 70 71 Next →

Displaying questions 181 - 210 of 2125 in total