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Does the City have a plan for it's historic structures?

Asked by Kate Glezen

With so many awesome old buildings in decay- does the city have a plan to save them? Just driving in from the west to the city- I've always...

Asked by Kate Glezen

At the NW corner of Milwaukee and Grand (the 6-corner intersection with Halsted) there is a group of old industrial buildings, all painted g...

Asked by Anonymous

Why are far South Side communities like Chatham and Roseland experiencing urban decay?

Asked by Audra M. Akins

what's it like to live in a raw sewage 'flood zone' right inside the city

Asked by lori

A high number of shooting deaths were reported in Chicago in 2012. What number of those shootings resulted in closed cases/ prosecutions? ...

Asked by Anonymous

What's it like to be a Chicago city planner?

Asked by Anonymous

Why does Chicago, filled with progressives and gun laws, have so many shootings?

Asked by Jim

Data like the city's 311 info seems increasingly to rely on citizens with devices, so how do we make sure citizens who don't use devices are...

Asked by Anonymous

Why are there no cafes on the Chicago lakeshore?

Asked by Dorota Gosztyla

Why did Chicago opt for a largely elevated platform for trains versus a subway like other major cities?

Asked by Joshua

Why is there little interest in investing in south side communities?

Asked by Anonymous

I live in Pilsen and have noticed many of the homes original entrances are about 10 feet below ground level, or I assume what 'used' to be g...

Asked by Vanessa Roanhorse

Why are there so few trees in some, very large stretches of the city?

Asked by Kari Carlson

What's it like to live in the Bridgeport Homes at 3175 S. Lituanica Avenue

Asked by Anonymous

why is chicago still one of the most segregated cities?

Asked by mechell

Why don't we have a 'ring route' with Metra?

Asked by Tim Bolger

Do low-rise buildings near the lakefront still need their rooftop aircraft warning lights now that Meigs Field is long gone?

Asked by Anonymous

How did each city neighborhood get its name?

Asked by JLA

Why was it ever against the law to fly a kite in downtown Chicago? Is it still illegal?

Asked by Laura Suffi

If you look at a satellite image of Chicago, there is a distinct diagonal alley running Southwest from Wrigley Field. It then seems to run ...

Asked by Anonymous

Why is the Gold Coast called the 'Gold' 'Coast'?

Asked by Gabriel Dziekiewicz

A lot of my friends from Western and Southern Illinois have been posting social media updates about how the 'Real Illinois' should break off...

Asked by Dave

Why do they dye the rivers green?

Asked by Anonymous

The Deep Tunnel Project originally included a Pumped Storage feature. Why did the PS get dropped? (Pumped storage - pump water up during the...

Asked by Bob Gustafson

We have lost so many low-income housing units to gentrification in recent years. What happened to the people?

Asked by Sara van Alkemade

How many radiating antennas are there within Chicago city limits? (broadcast, cell phone, wi-fi/wi-max, other wireless)

Asked by Margaret Glaser

In honor of our upcoming St. Pat's day holiday, when did the first Irish immigrants arrive in Chicago and how did they support themselves? W...

Asked by Kathleen Garness

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

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