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Chicago
City in Illinois
Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower)...
Population: 2.665 million (2022)
Area codes: 312, 773, 872
Demonym: Chicagoan
Elevation (mean): 597.18 ft (182.02 m)
Founded by: Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Incorporated (city): March 4, 1837; 187 years ago
People also ask
What are the names of cities in Chicago?
Here's the current breakdown of the Greater Chicago Area region:
Chicago.
Evanston.
Schaumburg.
Naperville.
Northbrook.
Skokie.
Oak Brook.
Deerfield.
Why is Chicago called Shy Town?
Other Chicago Nicknames
Chi-town: Pronounced shy-town, this is a shortened version of the city's name. The City of Big Shoulders: Taken from the first line of Carl Sandburg's poem, “Chicago”
How is Chicago as a city?
The beauty of Chicago lies not only in its magnificent architecture, but also in the city's vast preserved green and open spaces. Chicagoans have over 580 parks and 8,300 acres of green spaces at their disposal. With beaches, ice rinks and bike paths, there's no shortage of outdoor recreation for Chicagoans.
Is the City of Chicago open today?
Our office is open Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm.
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