What’s a clear sign of spring in Chicago? Here’s what you told us

We asked readers what’s a clear sign of spring in Chicago? Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:

“Tulips come up on Michigan Avenue.”
— Tara Goodwin

“Construction during peak travel times.”
— Brian Althimer

“The return of the piping plovers to Montrose Beach Sanctuary signals abundant insects, warm sunshine for tiny feathered bodies and nature’s symphony ready for another beautiful season.”
— Toni Scavo

“Full tour boats.”
— Sue Wynn

“Automobiles with tickets for not moving during assigned street cleaning.”
— Edward M. Bury

“I don’t have to wear my skull cap for two weeks straight.”
— George Wilson

“Potholes.”
— Christopher Vaughn

“When the weather gets off the roller coaster and stays in the upper 60s for more than three days.”
— Scott Wisniewski

“Allergies.”
— Glennie Griffin

“When I see worm castings. It’s when they surface for the first time after staying under during winter.”
— Michael Blane

“Ivy turning green at Wrigley.”
— Rick Gross

“When you hear those four words in the forecast: ‘cooler near the lake.’”
— DeeDee Kotowski-Keacher

“Lots of robins singing their little hearts out.”
— Lidia Poulo

“The city crews are out planting all the flower boxes.”
— LeAnn M. Schneider Hibler

“Delusional Cubs fans replace delusional Bears fans.”
— Tim Zeilstra

“The boats coming out of winter storage.”
— Kelly Carter