Chicago Q&A

I'm driving around the MCA in Chicago and noticed a street block has signs indicating no parking 12a - 6a. The signage is clear, but nobody parks there. A bus driver yelled at me for parking there, claiming it's a bus stop, but the bus stop is actually in front of where the parking is. What's going on with this parking spot?

I started working for a new company where I get 25 cents a mile - seems like I’m losing money with how high gas is right now.

I'm up near Damen and Irving and the house is bumping. I'm just genuinely curious cause I've heard the Salt Shed shows up here before which blows my mind.

I've seen these boards in crowded areas and they take up a lot of sidewalk space. I've always assumed they just display ads. Are they supposed to show something else too?

I live in a highrise and just woke up to what sounds like someone on a megaphone. I'm wondering if anyone knows what's going on.

I'm a Brazilian remote worker living in Chicago since 2023, and I'm curious about the city's layout. I've always thought of Grant Park as the 'front yard', but I'm not sure what the 'backyard' would be, or even if it's a common concept in Chicago.

I've been seeing a small propeller plane doing laps over the West Ridge area on the north side of Chicago, but it's blocked on Flight Radar and ADSB-Exchange. I'm wondering who it might be.

My husband is visiting Chicago and he's a big fan of specialty teas. He's been looking for a good place to try some unique teas, but so far, he's been disappointed. Can you recommend a good specialty tea in the Chicago area?

A friend of mine was planning to attend GlutenFree Fall Fest in Chicago this weekend, but was called by another friend not to come due to the huge crowds. I'm curious to hear from anyone who attended.

We moved to Chicago about 2 months ago and have been surprised by how many mosquitoes there are. Is this pretty normal here, or has this year been especially bad?

I'm looking for a way to set up a basketball hoop in my backyard for my 5-year-old son. We have no driveway and I don't want him playing in the alley due to speeding cars. Anyone have a creative solution?

I need to purchase a tall walking boot after a bad ankle sprain last night. I know Amazon sells them but I’m curious if there is a physical store where I could purchase one in person. Located in south loop willing to travels thank you.

I'm looking for a traditional Mexican sweet bread to make a nice treat for a friend visiting from Mexico. They love pan de muerto and I want to get it for them.

I'm a co-working space owner in Chicago and I need to know what to do when AT&T Fiber is out in the city. I have a meeting with a supplier tonight and I need to stay connected. Can anyone tell me what the estimated restoration time is and how to report the outage to get a credit on my bill?

I found a friendly dog at 4am near Montrose and Clark, she didn't have a collar and seemed to be heading east from the area. Unfortunately, I had to get to work and she trotted off as the bus came.

I'm having trouble finding a pharmacy that's currently stocking Novavax. I've tried a few places, but none of them have it in stock. I'm hoping someone might know of a pharmacy that still has it available.

I heard a fighter jet with missiles flying above Downtown Chicago. Is this air cover for the president in town?

My dog has been having some issues with his spine and I'm looking to set up an appointment with either MedVet or Premier Vet. I've heard great things about Dr. McAllister at MedVet, but I'd love to hear from others who have had experiences with either clinic.

I just noticed last night that the leaves in my neighborhood haven't changed. Kind of weird?