Okay so, your city hall is buzzing, but not always about what you think.
### Your planes are loud and your potholes are deep, Chi-Town
Nah nah nah, let me explain, the latest 311 service requests are in, and guess what's got everyone heated? It's not just the usual garbage cart issues or rat complaints, though those are still out there, like, 714 rodent baiting requests, you know?
The big one is aircraft noise complaints. We're talking 8,111 requests. Ocho mil, right? That’s almost four times more than the potholes in the street, which clocked in at 2,007. I mean, I hear it too, on the South Side, when those planes are coming in low over Midway, it’s like, are they gonna land on my roof? It makes you wonder what's really going on with flight paths and why we're seeing such a spike. It's not just a minor annoyance for people trying to sleep or have a conversation in their backyard. This is impacting whole neighborhoods.
And then, after all that noise, people are still trying to get the city to fix their streets. It’s a constant battle, like trying to get a seat on the L at Belmont during rush hour. You gotta keep pushing for these things.
What does this mean for us? It means residents are paying attention. Keep those 311 calls coming, jefa. It’s the only way to get these issues on the city’s radar.
Chi-Town on the wire — you already know.
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