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Why are the mile markers along the Lakefront path moved a number of times a year if there have been relatively minor changes the past decade...

Asked by Steve

why are there so many taxi cabs? wouldn't less cabs equal more CTA riders:?

Asked by Neil Lundin

Why is there so much corruption in Chicago and why do the people accept it as normal?

Asked by Steven Devore

Is the Bloomington Trail ever going to be finished and open to the public?

Asked by Anonymous

What is up with Chicago's 2 and 3-flat buildings and why don't other cities seem to feature this architecture?

Asked by Anonymous

Where are the coyotes coming from?

Asked by Adrian Jimenez

Does the Sheraton hotel on the river, where presidents have stayed, REALLY have a bulletproof suite with a switch that puts up all the bridg...

Asked by Kristine

Are there any significant stories about the mansions on Longwood Drive in Beverly? Why are there mansions in this decidedly middle class nei...

Asked by Michael Whalen

What can we do about the violence in the city?

Asked by Anonymous

Most side streets in chicago have the regular sidewalk, plus a smaller sidewalk-like section near the curb. I've noticed two places in Chic...

Asked by Jen

When the redline gets rerouted on the elevated tracks for a 'medical emergency', is it usually because of a jumper/someone who fell on the t...

Asked by Anonymous

How many bricks are in Chicago?

Asked by Jesse Stanton

Why is Terminal 4 missing at O'Hare Airport?

Asked by Thomas

Why do houses in the city of Chicago have detached garages instead of attached ones that would protect you from inclement weather conditions...

Asked by Anonymous

Why is the Blue Line so much louder underground than the Red Line underground?

Asked by Neil Brideau

Has the Deep Tunnel Project delivered any significant benefits other than employment.I'm specifically asking for cost to residents of the ar...

Asked by Anonymous

Why are there two parallel Western streets (Ave and Blvd) from 31st to 55th?

Asked by Erika Paulsen

Why do the ambulances in Chicago drive so slowly compared to other emergency vehicles and to those in other cities?

Asked by Anonymous

Since traffic is so bad in the Chicago Metro area, especially in the city limits, why aren't there more traffic circles in major intersectio...

Asked by Michael A. Bradford

What do you with a deceased pet in Chicago, especially if you can't bury it? Cremation is illegal. Just place the body in the garbage?

Asked by Patrick

Why aren't there any parking structures for the United Center? It seems like a waste of space to dedicate so much space to parking lots.

Asked by Emily Ionet

What is the story behind the large bridge-like structure near Ashland and Webster?

Asked by Susan Okimoto

What difference do farmers markets make to the quality of life in Chicago and to the farmers?

Asked by Tony Yarus

I want to know about the water towers on top of buildings in the city. Most of the actual containers are gone, but the platforms they sat on...

Asked by Tim

On average, are there more traffic accidents and violations at Chicago's 6 point intersections than its standard 4 point intersections?

Asked by Eliot Friesen-Meyers

Why aren't there more left-turn lights in Chicago?

Asked by Kathy Herwig

Why does the CTA cut the heat off on the redline south of Roosevelt?

Asked by Michael Whalen

I saw a program on WTTW years ago about the old stores and businesses that were at ground level before the streets were raised, but are now ...

Asked by Kristin LaTour

Why are the traffic lights on Chicago streets so badly timed? How much time and money is wasted by poorly timed traffic lights in Chicago? I...

Asked by Elisabeth Anderson

Rats. Why are there more in the city then in the suburbs?

Asked by Eileen O.

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