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Jun 11, 2011

Have a Question You'd Like Answered?

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.

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.

phil rogers
May 31, 2010

How Do They Put the Blackhawks Logo on a Skyscraper?

How Do They Put the Blackhawks Logo on a Skyscraper?

The man who decorates the CNA Building has only two tools: windows and lights.

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Crook Bypasses State-of-the-Art Security

Crook Bypasses State-of-the-Art Security

Despite an elaborate alarm system and other security measures, a thief got away with between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of gems.

Tilted Kilt Sued for Sexual Harassment

Tilted Kilt Sued for Sexual Harassment

Women last week received a "right to sue" notification from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Three Shot in Ukrainian Village

Three Shot in Ukrainian Village

Police said the shooting happened about 8:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of West Cortez Street.

Restaurant Employee Shot in the Neck

Restaurant Employee Shot in the Neck

The woman was working at the Subway restaurant, at 1129 N. Western Ave., when someone walked in and attempted to job the place at about 8:50 p.m.

Can Wrong Way Crashes be Prevented?

Can Wrong Way Crashes be Prevented?

Despite plenty of standard highway and tollway protocol -- mainly oversized "do not enter" and "wrong way" signs -- the crashes continue to happen.

Clerk to Give Sticker Designer His $1K

Clerk to Give Sticker Designer His $1K

The 15-year-old designer of Chicago's now-scrapped city sticker will get his winnings after all. City Clerk Susana Mendoza's office confirmed Thursday the clerk will still award Lawrence Hall Youth Services...

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