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Jun 11, 2011

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Have a Question You'd Like Answered?

Tell us what you want to know about, and we'll consider it as a possible story idea.

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What is 'May Day?'

What is 'May Day?'

Traditional International Workers' Day -- celebrated world wide -- has roots in Chicago.

Feb 17, 2011

Chicago Once A Vital Stop on Underground Railroad

Chicago Once A Vital Stop on Underground Railroad

While most of the tangible signs of Chicago's involvement in the Underground Railroad were lost in the Great Fire, rich stories remain.

Phil Rogers
Feb 10, 2011

Why Some People Handle Cold Better Than Others

Why Some People Handle Cold Better Than Others

Experts say fights over the thermostat aren't imaginary.

Dec 17, 2010

How Chicago's Express Lanes Work

How Chicago's Express Lanes Work

How do officials reverse the express lanes on the Kennedy Expressway, and how long does it take? It's a Good Question!

Dec 3, 2010

Good Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Car?

Good Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Car?

Phil Rogers visits the Ford Motor plant on Torrence Avenue.

Nov 26, 2010

What to Do With the Leftovers

What to Do With the Leftovers

Inside: Recipes for all that leftover turkey.

Phil Rogers
Nov 18, 2010

Is It Possible to Live Off the Electrical Grid?

Is It Possible to Live Off the Electrical Grid?

"It's not an easy process, but its definitely worth the effort," says restaurateur.

Nov 12, 2010

What Does the Month at the Museum Winner Do All Night?

What Does the Month at the Museum Winner Do All Night?

Phil Rogers goes in the museum after hours with MSI contest winner Kate McGroarty.

Nov 4, 2010

How'd Engineers Reverse the Chicago River?

How'd Engineers Reverse the Chicago River?

It's one of the greatest engineering feats of all time, and the process to make it happen hasn't changed in more than 100 years.

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Will Quenneville Ever Reunite Kane, Toews?

Will Quenneville Ever Reunite Kane, Toews?

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville is known for his line tinkering, but why hasn't he put Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews back together yet?

Blago Attorney Requests Extension for Appeal

Blago Attorney Requests Extension for Appeal

It looks like the world is going to have to wait a bit longer for Rod Blagojevich's version of why he deserves a new trial.

Agency Identifies Slimy Substance At Porter Beach

Agency Identifies Slimy Substance At Porter Beach

Beachgoers were ordered out of the water and away from a northwest Indiana beach on Monday afternoon after some swimmers were coming out covered in a slick, slimy substance.

Quinn, Lawmakers Plan Pension Talks Into July

Quinn, Lawmakers Plan Pension Talks Into July

Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers are working on a new plan to solve the state's $97 billion pension crisis that involves forming a bipartisan committee and reconvening the Legislature again in July.

Waukegan Library To Receive Ray Bradbury's Books

Waukegan Library To Receive Ray Bradbury's Books

The "Fahrenheit 451" author was born in Waukegan in 1920.

Family Resumes Search For Missing U of C Student

Family Resumes Search For Missing U of C Student

Austin Hudson-LaPore vanished on June 12 from his Chicago apartment.

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