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Why are there so many tall buildings in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

When was the last time there was a traffic study done to properly time the stop lights?

Asked by Thatcher Kamin

Why do only some nhoods put out signs in advance for street sweeping, but not for others, and then they give $60 tix for not moving your car

Asked by Mark Wiley

Why is there not a left turn arrow at the six corner intersection of Diversey/Western/Elston?

Asked by Meghan

Why does the CTA Redline get backed up at Howard during rush hour?

Asked by Matt DeCelle

How many miles of water pipes must be replaced throughout the city to reuce lead content in the water supply?

Asked by mike stevens

I heard church politics nixed the extended greenline that originally went past Cottage and 63rd to Stoney Island? Is that true?

Asked by Anonymous

What's the average life cycle of a restaurant in the West Loop?

Asked by Jazmine Llanes

How long does it take on average to build a new office high-rise in the Loop?

Asked by Jazmine Llanes

How did Jeff Ford become gang leader in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

Has the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) made an effort to decrease the amount of noise pollution produced by their trains?

Asked by Matt

Driving from the freeway onto Damen Avenue, we pass an underpass which is in a bad condition- even plants roots are seen, doesn’t city care?

Asked by Amit

How in the world does an asphalt plant get permitted across from a major park? Are our zoning regulations overly lax compared to others?

Asked by Anonymous

How were/are street directions, two-ways, one-ways decided?Why do some streets have curbed culdesacs? Does it have to do with police chases?

Asked by Jesse Navarro

Why aren't there enough left turn signals on Ashland and Augusta? Or anywhere in Chicago?

Asked by Fazila

Why are some neighborhoods so much more diverse than others?

Asked by Rami Faraj

Hi Curious City, I've wondered about the retail space at the base of Trump Tower. For my two years in Chicago, it has remained vacant. Why?

Asked by Emily McTavish

Why does the city pay employees to tie up individual, disposable street sweeping signs every month instead of having permanent signs?

Asked by Laura

How does the city regulate the care of its parkways ? Can a homeowner be fined for volcano mulching his city tree ?

Asked by Wiebke Russomanno

Why do beauty salons and barber shops need special use zoning approvals in Chicago?

Asked by Noah

How does CTA or the city determine which bus stops get shelters? Density? Spacing? Proximity to elderly housing or tourist attractions?

Asked by Xopher Pollard

History of the Chicago six flat apartment building -- the design and layout of the apartments. What kinds of families were they marketed to?

Asked by Elizabeth Miller

I feel like I have the smallest house in Chicago. Who does?

Asked by Dan

Where can I see evidence of the city's early sewage system? How were Chicago's street levels raised?

Asked by Glady Lee

I was on the Blueline recently going toward Forest Park and wondered if there were additional train routes planned there for development?

Asked by Shawn Oliver

Is it true that trees were cored out and used for water mains? How did they keep them from leaking? Are there any still left in use?

Asked by Matthew Fruth

How many stories can a building (residential or otherwise) be before it's legally required to have an elevator in the city of Chicago?

Asked by Amanda Maraist

If California can have carpool lanes, then why not Chicago?

Asked by Kent Hansen

Can you explain the history of Chicago Vocational, with it's blue and pink accents on an incredible (and massive) art deco building?

Asked by Lori Smedley

Why are there reflective buttons on parkway trees?

Asked by Anonymous

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