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Why aren't there transfer points between METRA lines and the CTA "L"?

Asked by Haran Rashes

I notice that most of the Counties in Illinois are roughly rectangular - How did Cook County get so gerrymandered into a strange shape?

Asked by Thomas Knapp

Why are facial biometrics illegal (Sony Aibo, Nest @ Home) in Illinois? There is a law, but what was it's origin?Is iPhone FaceID legal?

Asked by Alex

Why do many streets in Belmont Gardens start with a K? Kilbourn, Kostner, Kilpatrick, Knox, Kolmar, Kenton, etc.

Asked by Bryan

Rural areas have a weird system of addresses, such as 9N619 Main Street. Where did that come from and what does it mean?

Asked by Jennifer Shroder

Why do so many shops have 2 front doors but one is always locked or blocked? Mostly bodegas and small mom/pop shops at street level.

Asked by Anonymous

Are daily chemicals from fireworks and boat oil/gas filtered out of Chicago's water supply at NPier? (potassium perchlorate, aluminum, etc)

Asked by Nicole

Why are there blue line trains that only run to UIC and Rosemont? And where do they go at the end of their route?

Asked by Susan Fruth

Why did the Sears Tower change to the Willis Tower?

Asked by Dylan Gutt

We discovered there were plans for a circle line for the L in 2002. What happened to the plans and why do all L lines lead only to the loop?

Asked by Ariel

Where did the classic style Chicago Bungalow originate? Who was the architect and why was this style chosen?

Asked by Nick Pandolfi

What happens to a hypodermic needle when the street cleaner sweeps it up?

Asked by Brian

Why is the Huron Street bridge always up?

Asked by Ty McCarthy

Why aren't they fixing pot holes?

Asked by Alexis Alcauter

Why did Cicero, Berwyn and Oak Park break up into separate municipalities?

Asked by Luis Castarieda

How many towers are there in Chicago?

Asked by Tayana Rivas

Who do we call for potholes in any city?

Asked by Andrea Miranda

Why is there no 17th Street in Cicero? Which house did Al Capone live in? I think it's near Austin and 21st Street

Asked by Liz Calderon

Mount Greenwood Cemetery isn't incorporated into Chicago, which fully surrounds it. Why was it never incorporated?

Asked by Asher

Where are Chicago's quietest outdoor public spaces?

Asked by Jonathan Schlesinger

Why do some streets in Chicago have double curbs? Example: Irving Park between Damen & Wolcott.

Asked by Chad Baker

What is the history of the Whiskey Point area? Is it a neighborhood or historical trading post? An old distilling district?

Asked by bridget walsh

how many street murals are there in Chicago?

Asked by Kevin

The part of Hyde Park that I live in is called Indian Village on Google Maps. Why is that? What is the history?

Asked by Ji Yoon Noh

What is the history behind the lake front "ruins" between 47th Street and 51st Street?

Asked by Laura Mooney

Why aren't dockless electric scooters (like Bird) taking over the Chicago streets like they are in other big cities in the US?

Asked by Stephen Green

I have a simple question-- during rush hour, there are red line trains every two minutes. How many trains are on the track at that time?

Asked by Denise A Du Vernay

Old street car rails were unearthed during Clark Street repaving this week -- will clean-energy street cars ever return?

Asked by Joseph Tedino

Why are there so many pot holes in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

What happened to the people who moved from the housing projects in Chicago?

Asked by Tracy Drake

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