In Chicago, or everywhere in US, most people drive their own cars.
Thus, lousy public transport is not a much concern.
Also, cities are not too crowded and life style is quite relax.
They can even laugh for something bad.
Their Gov. and city mayors are always scrutinized for any wrongdoing, and their media play hard balls finding fault at them.
In Sinkapore, most people rely on public transport as the car ownership is far too expensive.
They are under stress and catching up for next step all the time.
Our Gov. and mayors (note: we have few mayors in this tiny city) earn much much more and always under protection.
You need police permit to send private eyes or investigate any case linking to our dearest office bearers.
You think which is best, better, betterer and betterest!!!
And, whom you will accept as your leaders.