Spring Is Prime Pothole Season For Chicago. Here’s How To Get Them Fixed On Your Street
More than 59,000 potholes were reported to 311 in 2023 — but the city fills many more than that. Here’s how you can report them and try to get the city to pay if one damages your car.
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Ward Committeepeople Were Once Major Power Players In Chicago. What Exactly Do They Do?
The positions may seem like insider baseball — but committeepeople hold sway over key election endorsements and political appointments across Cook County.
Here’s How To Stay Warm And Safe When Extreme Cold Hits Chicago
How to keep your family, your pets and your home safe as temperatures dip into the single digits.
Here’s How To Get Your Car Ready For Snowy Chicago Winters
The weather report says that snow is coming — is your car ready? Here are tips from local experts on how to stay safe on the roads when the temperatures drop and snow falls.
How Did Dibs Become A Thing? Thank Chicago’s Worst Blizzard
In January 1967, cars were buried in 5 feet of snow, and overwhelmed city services couldn’t plow residential streets. People dug out their cars and claimed their spots with old stuff — and a Chicago tradition was born.
How To Shovel Snowy Sidewalks So You Don’t Get Fined
Chicago building owners can be fined $50-$500 each day they don’t shovel. Here’s what you need to know.
Heading Out Of Town? Here’s Your Chicago Holiday Travel Survival Guide
Whether you’re flying, taking Amtrak or driving, we’ve got you covered with tips for holiday travel.
What Do Chicago Alderpeople Do?
From speed bumps to megadevelopments, Chicago’s 50 City Council members hold the power over so many issues that affect your life. What exactly do these mini mayors do all day?
Wait, Are Two-Flats Only A Chicago Thing? Why These Uniquely Chicago Homes Have Thrived For A Century
Despite their history as affordable options for working families, two-flats are “in distress” as people convert them into single-family homes.