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Why do older Chicagoans use the phrase "I says" when they're telling a story?

Asked by Maria

When I see city workers out on the sidewalk with tripods seemingly measuring things, what are they doing? Surveying? Why?

Asked by Elizabeth Rodriguez

The CTA rail system seems to be doing pretty well nowadays, but why are the elevators always going out of service?

Asked by Alex Damisch

I wonder what exactly the city government officials do because I do not notice a difference when different officials are elected.

Asked by Anonymous

How do Chicago's demographics influence its culture and sense of community as a city?

Asked by Tanya

Is Chicago segregated? Why is this so and how did this happen?

Asked by Anonymous

How can teenagers who cant vote help elect the people they want to elect?

Asked by ryan heise

What issue is most important to the majority of Chicago's citizens?

Asked by Anonymous

Whats the story behind the tamale vendors in the city? Great piece in the Trib today on a DACA kid paying for college via tamales

Asked by Matt Hillen

When did the CTA start offering free rides on the night of New Years Eve?

Asked by Jonathan Schlesinger

What is the origin of the peppermint stick in a pickle?

Asked by Bill Holland

Armitage used to be a dividing line in the 70s; what is the history of RANCH Triangle and Lincoln Park?

Asked by Dax

What would the Near West Side be like today if UIC and the interchange had never been constructed?

Asked by Dax

Where can I go swimming in the winter?

Asked by Barbara Koenen

What do the "No Cruising" signs mean that are posted on some streets?

Asked by Nicolas Ayala

I live near the Goldblatts building near Chicago and Ashland. Why are the lights left on at night?

Asked by Priya Shah

How did lacrosse become such a big deal on the southside?

Asked by J JAKOCKO

What's the deal with the private buses that service office buildings in the Loop? Has the Loop Link made any impact on their service?

Asked by Anonymous

What are those chambered entrances called that mitigate the cold and wind from getting into an eatery? Why don't more places have them?

Asked by Jed

What makes up the demographic of nurses working in hospitals today in Chicago?

Asked by Theresa Campagna

Can you ask CTA why escalator and elevator (northbound) on Red Line Wilson station are CONSTANTLY out of order?!

Asked by Ewa

Chicago’s Christkindl Market is a popular part of the holidays. How did this idea come to be? What’s it like to work there? Who manages it?

Asked by Sarah

I ride the Metra into downtown everyday from the south suburbs. Why does my phone signal always go out in the Hyde Park area?

Asked by Jennifer Ross

What are the cylindrical devices and large computer type boxes on top of Chicago light poles & traffic lights (not pod cameras).

Asked by Bryan Young

What is the backstory on these murals going up in Lincoln Park like on the side of Hotel Lincoln? Who is the artist? Selection process?

Asked by Marisa Portera

why is construction starting when we are getting freezing temps?. Ashland at 14th St. is down to 1 lane going north; archer is dug up! Why?!

Asked by Bret Roberts

How likely is it for Solider Field to ever host a Super Bowl?

Asked by Bob Zwolinski

How many kids in Illinois have disabilities, and what is the racial breakdown of kids with disabilities? How do kids of color fair in compar...

Asked by Leah Love

What customs, songs, or movies associated with Christmas are distinctly Chicago traditions?

Asked by Reuben Magbanua

What happened to the Gallery 37 mural attached to the station house of the Randolph/Wabash L station after the station was demolished?

Asked by Benjamin Serrano

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