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Chloe Prasinos

Curious City. On the left, a Chicago alley. Chicago is the city with the most alleyways in the U.S. On the right, Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago.
How does Buckingham Fountain work? And why does Chicago have so many alleys?
By Chloe Prasinos  and Steven Jackson
 
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Chicago’s Tornado-Proof Delusion
Yes, tornadoes can hit Chicago. Why do so many people think otherwise?
By Chloe Prasinos
 
Can a tornado hit Chicago? (Flickr/Bob Vonderau)
Chicago’s Tornado-Proof Delusion
Yes, tornadoes can hit Chicago. Why do so many people think otherwise?
By Chloe Prasinos
 
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Ferry-tale: Could a Chicago-to-Michigan Ferry Return from Extinction?
Lake Michigan was once a passenger steamer superhighway. Could a Chicago-to-Michigan route make a comeback?
By Chloe Prasinos
 
Curious City. Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago sprays water as onlookers stand in the foreground.
Nice Pipes: The Inner Workings of Buckingham Fountain
The lowdown on how the fountain shoots water so high, and why it was built to impress in the first place.
By Chloe Prasinos