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What will become of the now closed Fisk Generating Station in Pilsen?

Asked by Ted Land

What portion of Chicago families with children have two adult earners in the home?

Asked by Anonymous

Why are there often a second set of rails in between the main running rails on the 'L'?

Asked by John P

I would like to know more history behind the missle silo hidden within the magic hedge at Montrose Beach.

Asked by J Cogswell

What happens to materials in the city's recycling program?

Asked by Anonymous

When and why was Damen Avenue changed from Robey? (There is a building at the corner of Huron and now-Damen that names the street as Robey....

Asked by Katie C.

Why does Homan become Kimball at North Avenue?

Asked by Anonymous

What happened to Metra's proposed STAR line? Are west-suburban transit plans still in the works?

Asked by Anonymous

Why do some Skokie businesses, organizations and places have 'Skokie Valley' in their names? The area is extremely flat.

Asked by Phyllis

Is it true the man who designed the notorious s-curve on Lake Shore Drive, died in a car crash on the s-curve?

Asked by JoAnne Grant

With such a storied architectural history, why does Chicago tear down buildings that could be preserved and reused?

Asked by Andrew

After all the flooding we are experiencing this week, how's that Deep Tunnel Project working for us?

Asked by Anonymous

Where exactly is Chicago's Deep Tunnel Project located?

Asked by Derek Koshinski

How/why did Madison and State streets become 0 N/S & 0 E/W?

Asked by Lawrence James

How has the construction of O'Hare International Airport impacted property values, population, and development in the area?

Asked by Anonymous

I see empty North Park Garage-bound buses every day on the north side. Why are these busses running empty, and what is the purpose of this r...

Asked by Nicholas Young

Chicago is known as the birthplace of the modern high-rise building. In what ways has skyscraper design in Chicago continued to innovate and...

Asked by Anonymous

Starbucks has an interesting way of fitting into the neighborhoods of Chicago. How do they fit into and/or differentiate themselves from the...

Asked by Ann

What are the patterns of use of the Chicago Pedway and what is its infrastructure derivative of? What determined its layout?

Asked by Anonymous

How many buildings in the south side of chicago are boarded and why? What do they do with these buildings? What is the policy regarding the ...

Asked by Begum Cital

There's highrise development along Lake Shore Drive all the way from the loop to northern terminus at Bryn Mawr. Why hasn't there been anyth...

Asked by Alex Hicks-Hardiman

How has the historical expansion of Lake Shore Drive affected the architectural development of its bordering buildings? Are there patterns ...

Asked by Sam Brown

Why has there never been a CTA Green Line Station at Western and Lake?

Asked by Anonymous

To what extent does contemporary Michigan Avenue (retail, street width, zoning) resemble the original plan for the area designed by Daniel B...

Asked by temple shipley

While many other Great Lakes cities had historic buildings demolished after WWII to make way for parking lots and garages, Chicago did not f...

Asked by James Baatz

In 2014, Wrigley Field will celebrate a 100th anniversary. How will the proposed renovations to Wrigley affect the Lakeview neighborhood and...

Asked by Gus Springmann

Why are electrical outlets installed horizontally in Chicago?

Asked by Lisa Currie

Why do Chicago's racial segregation across neighborhoods, and north-south-east-west racial divides, persist?

Asked by Anonymous

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

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