So, I had this idea to look into the whole “father/son” dynamic in Chicago politics. Sounds kinda boring, I know, but I got sucked in. I started by just poking around online, seeing what I could find. I stumbled upon some local websites and figured, why not check out what’s going on crime-wise?
First thing I did was look into how to get police reports. Turns out, there are these online services where you can just grab them. I also found these neat crime maps that show you what’s happening where. It was pretty eye-opening, to be honest. I thought about requesting some reports from the Columbus Division of Police, just to compare things you know?
Then I got hungry and switched gears. I used some apps to order food from local joints. Breakfast, lunch, dinner – you name it, I tried it. I felt like I was getting a real taste of the city, literally.
Digging Deeper into Chicago
I started reading more about Chicago itself. I found out some heavy stuff – like how there are basically two different Chicagos, at least according to the news. The articles was talking about Mayor Lori Lightfoot and how she seems to be focusing on one part of the city more than the other. It mentioned that in one of these “Chicagos,” half the families are making less than 65K a year. That got me thinking about the cost of living there.
So, I did a little comparison between Chicago and Columbus, just to see how the costs stack up. Housing, food, transportation – all that jazz. It was interesting to see the differences and similarities.
Short-Term Rentals
Then I got sidetracked again. I found this website for the City of Columbus about short-term rentals. I guess I was just curious about how that works. They had all this info on how to apply for a permit and a bunch of FAQs. It was more interesting than it sounds, I swear! It made me think about how cities manage this whole Airbnb thing and how it impacts people who are just living there.
What I Learned
- You can actually get police reports online, which is pretty wild.
- Food delivery apps are a lifesaver when you’re deep into research.
- Chicago has some serious economic divides that are hard to ignore.
- Comparing the cost of living between cities can really put things in perspective.
- Local government websites can be a goldmine of random information.
Anyway, that’s pretty much how I spent my day. It wasn’t exactly what I planned, but I learned a lot. It’s funny how one little idea can lead you down so many different paths. Just goes to show you, there’s always something new to discover, even in the most unexpected places. It might look weird and dull but it’s actually kind of interesting.
