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Sam S.

Sam S. is the publisher of The Chicago Signal, a twice-weekly local newsletter covering CTA decisions, suburb dysfunction, and HOA disputes that escalate in ways nobody planned for. He lives in Chicagoland and has opinions about Metra scheduling and Cook County property taxes that most people would describe as a bit much.

an alderman wants to name an island after the pope.

Jun 18, 2026

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3 min read

an alderman wants to name an island after the pope.

plus: naperville is building a store it won't name.

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Sam S.

Issues

the city is trying to un-legalize gambling.

Jun 16, 2026

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4 min read

the city is trying to un-legalize gambling.

plus: a man finished running every block in chicago.

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Sam S.

Issues

the city is buying the bus station.

Jun 11, 2026

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4 min read

the city is buying the bus station.

plus: the obama library spent nine years in a furniture store.

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Sam S.

Issues

we have a state bee now.

Jun 2, 2026

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3 min read

we have a state bee now.

plus: the rta quietly became "nita," and wicker park is getting its post office back (details scarce).

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Sam S.

Things to Do

Best Date Night Ideas in the Chicago Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Best Date Night Ideas in the Chicago Suburbs

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Sam S.

Things to Do

Live Music Venues in the Chicago Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Live Music Venues in the Chicago Suburbs

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Sam S.

Things to Do

Things to Do in Rosemont at Night

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Things to Do in Rosemont at Night

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Living Here

Residential Snow Removal Laws in Illinois Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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5 min read

Residential Snow Removal Laws in Illinois Suburbs

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Sam S.

Living Here

Best Internet Providers in Chicago Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Best Internet Providers in Chicago Suburbs

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Sam S.

Living Here

How to Dispute a Parking Ticket in Schaumburg

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

How to Dispute a Parking Ticket in Schaumburg

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Sam S.

Living Here

Crime Rate in Aurora IL Compared to Chicago

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Crime Rate in Aurora IL Compared to Chicago

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Living Here

Finding a Trustworthy Mechanic in Naperville

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Finding a Trustworthy Mechanic in Naperville

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Getting Around

How to Report a Pothole in Cook County

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

How to Report a Pothole in Cook County

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Sam S.

Living Here

Recycling Electronics Safely in DuPage County

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

Recycling Electronics Safely in DuPage County

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Sam S.

Real Estate & Moving

Safest Neighborhoods in Joliet IL

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Safest Neighborhoods in Joliet IL

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Sam S.

Living Here

Chicago Suburb Tap Water Quality Reports

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Chicago Suburb Tap Water Quality Reports

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Sam S.

Living Here

Cheapest Car Insurance in Illinois Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Cheapest Car Insurance in Illinois Suburbs

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Tent Camping Near Chicago Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Tent Camping Near Chicago Suburbs

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Illinois Prairie Path Biking Guide

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

Illinois Prairie Path Biking Guide

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Best Forest Preserves Near Chicago for Hiking

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Best Forest Preserves Near Chicago for Hiking

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Best Shore Fishing Spots in DuPage County

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Best Shore Fishing Spots in DuPage County

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Fox River Bike Trail Map and Stops

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Fox River Bike Trail Map and Stops

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Kayaking the Chicago River Suburban Routes

May 15, 2026

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5 min read

Kayaking the Chicago River Suburban Routes

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Best Sledding Hills in the Chicago Area

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Best Sledding Hills in the Chicago Area

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Sam S.

Outdoors & Recreation

Best Public Golf Courses in the Western Suburbs

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Best Public Golf Courses in the Western Suburbs

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