Okay so, you won't believe what's happening with our air in this city.
### You're not crazy about that airplane noise
Nah nah nah, let me explain. While everyone's busy calling 311 for, like, information or to complain about graffiti – and yeah, we need to get rid of that mess – the *second* biggest issue Chicagoans reported to 311 was aircraft noise complaints. Seriously. A whopping 10,650 requests. That's a lot of people saying, "Hey, what is that noise?"
Think about it, 10,650 complaints? That's more than double the graffiti complaints, and way more than rat complaints! Rodents are everywhere, mi gente, but our neighbors are more bothered by planes flying over their heads. This isn't just a handful of folks in Norwood Park, this is city-wide. It makes you wonder what kind of flight paths they're using now.
### What else is happening in the city?
* **Pothole patrol:** Over a thousand calls about potholes. And you know, I just drove down Pulaski and it's like an obstacle course. * **Big money permits:** We saw one express permit for almost $16 million for electrical work. That's a lot of juice for whatever they're building. * **Lobbyist list:** Thomas Moore, Michael Synowiecki, John George, Mariah Digrino, and Liz Butler are all still active lobbyists registered for 2026. Keep an eye on who they're talking to at City Hall.
This aircraft noise thing, though, it’s not just noise. It’s quality of life. Maybe next time you're trying to have a backyard barbecue in Little Village or a quiet coffee in Bridgeport, you’ll notice it too. We gotta see if City Hall actually addresses this or if it just gets filed away.
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