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Chicago is a world-class city attracting visitors from around the world. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to the Blues, several sports teams, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants, and world-class museums and shops.
The poet, Carl Sandburg, called Chicago the City of Big Shoulders
Chicago got its most famous nickname 'The Windy City' in 1893, from Charles Dana, editor of the New York Sun after growing exasperated with the long-winded boastings of the citys politicians. |
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garridogal Mon Sep 28, 2009 14:02 UTC Do you travel to Chicago a lot? I was there only once, for a weekend, but was really impressed by this city. | ForestqueenNYC Sun Jun 28, 2009 15:46 UTC You got it right on why Chicago is called the windy city, but the average American thinks it's because it's windy there. And it is. I love Chicago. | jo104 Thu May 28, 2009 15:35 UTC Heya Graham thanks for the tips I'm flying ou to on sunday | highlandlaura Sun Jul 29, 2007 03:20 UTC Hey! Born in Chicago and lived there a short time; now we live about 3 hours' drive from Chi-town. |
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