Chicago Corruption

Commenters repeatedly attribute the parent post's issue—likely political corruption, bureaucracy, or urban dysfunction—to Chicago's notorious reputation, with many dismissing problems as typical for the city.

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Sample Comments

ryanchants May 1, 2020 View on HN

This happens all the time in Chicago too

buildme Sep 14, 2018 View on HN

Sounds like you just have a beef with Chicago...

throwawayboise Apr 5, 2022 View on HN

It's Chicago. Unless you have $$$$$ to buy access, nothing will happen.

samb Aug 16, 2007 View on HN

it's not chicago, but it should be.

robotnikman Mar 2, 2023 View on HN

It's Chicago, of course there was.

bduerst Jun 1, 2016 View on HN

Sounds like a problem with Chicagoland.

zackattack Jun 2, 2011 View on HN

Obviously you're not from Chicago =)

dandelany Aug 13, 2009 View on HN

Somewhere that's not Chicago. Sorry, sad but true.

ashtonkem Apr 23, 2020 View on HN

I’ve never lived in NYC. This was in Chicago.

orochimaaru Jul 17, 2025 View on HN

You must live in Chicago - lol.