We asked what Chicago’s 2025 resolutions should be. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity:
“Chicago could solve so many of its issues just by building more housing. Not rich people housing, but all kinds of housing for regular people. Condos, apartments, townhomes, houses, all of that. Everywhere.”
—Mark Garcia, Portage Park
“Do whatever it takes to make Chicago a safe city to work, play and live in. And not just on the Magnificent Mile.”
—Paul Lockwood, 64, Woodstock
“Get the parking money back.”
—Chad Rubel
“Build far more pedestrian- and cyclist-forward infrastructure.”
—Ian Kidwell, 26
“Do not fund the Bears’ stadium till they win the Super Bowl. Do not fund Mayor Johnson’s salary until he balances the budget. Get rid of nepotism.”
—Susan Strand
“Let NASCAR go back to Road America [in Wisconsin] where they belong.”
—Ed Magner
“Never elect another mayor who wasn’t raised in Chicago. After having one mayor from Cleveland and the next one from Elgin, our city is in shambles.”
—Gino Catalano, 47, Wicker Park
“Hire the best coach for the job — even if it means waiting till the Monday after the Super Bowl.”
—Richard Gage
“No ghost buses.”
—Jupiter, 21
“Look at the city’s finances without rose-colored glasses. To pass this budget just because there were enough votes is preposterous! Really go through each line item to see where more cuts could be made!”
—Patricia Riffe, Portage Park
“Get new ownership for all the sports teams.”
—Heather Marsala