I LOVE CHICAGO, BUT......
 

<BR>...can someone tell me why the downtown area has a sewer smell? <BR>I have visited in August and then again in Sept. and the smell seems to be everywhere. I do alot of walking and it is very noticable. <BR>I don't remember that smell 2 yrs ago....

You sure it wasn't your upper lip you were smelling?

<BR>Dear Why Ask, <BR> <BR>Do you have any suggestions where I could get that answer? <BR> <BR>Should I call the Chicago Chamber of Commerce? The Mayor? The Waste Dept.? <BR> <BR>I think this is an interesting concern. It isn't too pleassant to "dine" outside and smell the sewer smell while you are eating..... <BR> <BR>If you are from Chicago, why don't you ante up? <BR> <BR>Thanks for the most interesting reply.

This summer there have been a lot of beach closures along Lake Michigan due to high pollution levels. This is probably part of the answer.

<BR>I noticed too....I sure hope it can be fixed!