Why Do Chicagoans Say “Jewels” Instead of “Jewel”? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland Old habits die hard. Read more
Did the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Spur Calls for Gun Control? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland A shocked public demanded action — but did it lead to change? Read more
Why Are There So Many Amish People in Union Station? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland The answer is part belief system, part geography. Read more
Is “Sweet Home Chicago” Actually About Chicago? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland Robert Johnson probably had not visited Chicago when he recorded what became our city’s unofficial anthem in 1936. Read more
What Is the Shortest Street in Chicago? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland We even paced it off ourselves to be sure. Read more
Why Is Chicago a Toddlin’ Town? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland Raise your jazz hands if you have the answer. Read more
What Does Division Street Divide? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland Did the name help quell jealousies among Chicago's earliest residents? Read more
What’s With the “Y” Emblem on the New Cook County Flag? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland Edward Robert McClelland answers your most burning questions about Chicago. Read more
Why Is Chicago Mail Postmarked “Carol Stream” and “South Suburban”? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland Edward Robert McClelland answers your most burning questions about Chicago. Read more
