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Chicago[edit]

Chicago, officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.

History[edit]

Chicago was founded in 1833 and quickly grew from a small settlement to a major city. The city's strategic location along the Great Lakes and its connection to the Mississippi River via the Illinois and Michigan Canal made it a vital transportation hub.

Early Settlement[edit]

The area that is now Chicago was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi.

Growth and Development[edit]

The completion of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1848 and the arrival of the railroads soon after spurred rapid growth. By the late 19th century, Chicago had become a major industrial and cultural center.

Geography[edit]

Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan. The city covers an area of 234 square miles and is divided into 77 community areas.

Economy[edit]

Chicago has a diverse economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing, technology, and transportation. The city is home to the Chicago Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade.

Culture[edit]

Chicago is renowned for its contributions to the arts, particularly in music, theater, and architecture.

Music[edit]

Chicago is known for its influential music scene, particularly in the genres of blues, jazz, and house music.

Architecture[edit]

The city is famous for its architectural innovations, including the development of the skyscraper.

Transportation[edit]

Chicago is a major transportation hub in the United States, with extensive rail, road, and air connections.

Public Transit[edit]

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system, including the "L" train network.

Airports[edit]

Chicago is served by two major airports: O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport.

Landmarks[edit]

Chicago is home to numerous landmarks and attractions.

Navy Pier[edit]

Navy Pier is a popular tourist destination featuring shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Wrigley Field[edit]

Wrigley Field is the home of the Chicago Cubs and one of the oldest ballparks in Major League Baseball.

Art Institute of Chicago[edit]

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.

Buckingham Fountain[edit]

Buckingham Fountain is a landmark in Grant Park, known for its impressive water displays.

Related pages[edit]

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-[[File:Pottawatomi_Fashion_at_the_Field_Museum_in_Chicago.jpg|Pottawatomi Fashion at the Field Museum in Chicago|thumb]] [[File:Chicago-fire1.jpg|Chicago-fire1|thumb|left]] [[File:Home_Insurance_Building.JPG|Home Insurance Building|thumb|left]] [[File:Looking_West_From_Peristyle,_Court_of_Honor_and_Grand_Basin,_1893.jpg|Looking West From Peristyle, Court of Honor and Grand Basin, 1893|thumb]] [[File:Chicago_Photographed_from_Ray_Knabenshue's_Dirigible_Air_Ship.webm|Chicago Photographed from Ray Knabenshue's Dirigible Air Ship|thumb]] '''Chicago''' is the most populous city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]] and the third most populous city in the [[United States]], following [[New York City]] and [[Los Angeles]]. With an estimated population of nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the principal city of the [[Chicago metropolitan area]], also known as Chicagoland, which has nearly 10 million people and is the third-largest in the U.S.
+= Chicago =
-==History==
+[[File:Chicago_Skyline_in_September_2023_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Chicago skyline in September 2023]]
-The area now called Chicago was inhabited by Native American peoples for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The name "Chicago" is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word ''shikaakwa'', translated as "wild onion" or "wild garlic", from the Miami-Illinois language. The city was officially founded in 1833 near a portage between the [[Great Lakes]] and the [[Mississippi River]] watershed. It rapidly grew in the mid-nineteenth century, with its growth being facilitated by its strategic location and its connection to the [[Illinois and Michigan Canal]] and the [[railroad]].
-==Geography==
+'''Chicago''', officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of [[Illinois]] and the third most populous city in the [[United States]]. Located on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], Chicago is an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.
-Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois on the southwestern shores of [[Lake Michigan]]. It is a major hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. O'Hare International Airport, located in the northwestern-most corner of Chicago, is the second-busiest airport in the world by aircraft movements.
-==Culture==
+== History ==
-Chicago has a very prominent cultural scene, known for its visual arts, novels, film, theater, especially improvisational comedy, and music, particularly jazz, blues, soul, hip-hop, gospel, and electronic dance music including house music. The city has many nicknames, which reflect the impressions and opinions about historical and contemporary Chicago. The best-known include: "Chi-town," "Windy City," "City of Big Shoulders," which refers to its numerous skyscrapers and the city's importance to the United States.
+Chicago was founded in 1833 and quickly grew from a small settlement to a major city. The city's strategic location along the Great Lakes and its connection to the Mississippi River via the Illinois and Michigan Canal made it a vital transportation hub.
-==Economy==
+=== Early Settlement ===
-The city's economy has a diverse industrial base, making it a major international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. The [[Chicago Stock Exchange]] is one of the largest in the world, and the city has also been rated as having the most balanced economy in the United States due to its high level of diversification.
+The area that is now Chicago was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the [[Potawatomi]].
-==Education==
+[[File:Pottawatomi_Fashion_at_the_Field_Museum_in_Chicago.jpg|thumb|left|Potawatomi fashion at the Field Museum in Chicago]]
-Chicago is home to several prestigious universities, including the [[University of Chicago]], [[Northwestern University]], and the [[Illinois Institute of Technology]]. The city also has a large public school system and numerous private schools.
-==Sports==
+=== Growth and Development ===
-Chicago is a major sports city, with two [[Major League Baseball]] teams: the [[Chicago Cubs]] of the National League, who play in [[Wrigley Field]], and the [[Chicago White Sox]] of the American League, who play in [[Guaranteed Rate Field]]. The city also has an [[NFL]] team, the [[Chicago Bears]]; an [[NBA]] team, the [[Chicago Bulls]]; an [[NHL]] team, the [[Chicago Blackhawks]]; and an [[MLS]] team, the [[Chicago Fire]].
+The completion of the [[Illinois and Michigan Canal]] in 1848 and the arrival of the railroads soon after spurred rapid growth. By the late 19th century, Chicago had become a major industrial and cultural center.
-==Transportation==
+== Geography ==
-The city's transportation network includes the [[Chicago Transit Authority]] (CTA), which operates an extensive system of buses and a large rapid transit system known as the 'L' (short for "elevated"), which provides 24-hour service to many parts of the city and some suburbs. The city also has a large number of bicycle-sharing stations as part of the Divvy program.
+Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan. The city covers an area of 234 square miles and is divided into 77 community areas.
-==See also==
+== Economy ==
-* [[History of Chicago]]
+Chicago has a diverse economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing, technology, and transportation. The city is home to the [[Chicago Stock Exchange]] and the [[Chicago Board of Trade]].
-* [[Geography of Chicago]]
-* [[Culture of Chicago]]
+== Culture ==
-* [[Economy of Chicago]]
+Chicago is renowned for its contributions to the arts, particularly in music, theater, and architecture.
-* [[Education in Chicago]]
-* [[Sports in Chicago]]
+=== Music ===
-* [[Transportation in Chicago]]
+Chicago is known for its influential music scene, particularly in the genres of [[blues]], [[jazz]], and [[house music]].
+=== Architecture ===
+The city is famous for its architectural innovations, including the development of the skyscraper.
+== Transportation ==
+Chicago is a major transportation hub in the United States, with extensive rail, road, and air connections.
+[[File:Pink_Line_at_State_&_Lake.jpg|thumb|right|The Pink Line at State & Lake]]
+=== Public Transit ===
+The [[Chicago Transit Authority]] (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system, including the "L" train network.
+=== Airports ===
+Chicago is served by two major airports: [[O'Hare International Airport]] and [[Midway International Airport]].
+== Landmarks ==
+Chicago is home to numerous landmarks and attractions.
+[[File:Navy_Pier_NW.jpg|thumb|left|Navy Pier]]
+=== Navy Pier ===
+Navy Pier is a popular tourist destination featuring shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
+=== Wrigley Field ===
+[[File:Wrigley_Field_in_line_with_home_plate.jpg|thumb|right|Wrigley Field]]
+Wrigley Field is the home of the [[Chicago Cubs]] and one of the oldest ballparks in Major League Baseball.
+=== Art Institute of Chicago ===
+[[File:Art_Institute_of_Chicago_(51575570710).jpg|thumb|left|Art Institute of Chicago]]
+The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States.
+=== Buckingham Fountain ===
+[[File:Buckingham_Fountain_in_Chicago,_USA.jpg|thumb|right|Buckingham Fountain]]
+Buckingham Fountain is a landmark in [[Grant Park]], known for its impressive water displays.
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Illinois]]
+* [[Lake Michigan]]
+* [[Chicago Cubs]]
+* [[Chicago Transit Authority]]
 [[Category:Chicago]]
 [[Category:Cities in Illinois]]
 [[Category:Populated places established in 1833]]
-<gallery>
-File:Chicago Skyline in September 2023 (cropped).jpg|Chicago Skyline in September 2023
-File:Chicago River ferry b.jpg|Chicago River Ferry
-File:Pink Line at State |Pink Line at State
-File:Wrigley Field in line with home plate.jpg|Wrigley Field in line with home plate
-File:Navy Pier NW.jpg|Navy Pier
-File:Art Institute of Chicago (51575570710).jpg|Art Institute of Chicago
-File:Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, USA.jpg|Buckingham Fountain in Chicago
-File:Illinois-michigan-canal.png|Illinois-Michigan Canal
-File:Corner Madison and State streets, Chicago -.webm|Corner of Madison and State streets, Chicago
-File:Soldier Field S.jpg|Soldier Field
-File:Wrigley Field 2018 - 42195054760.jpg|Wrigley Field 2018
-File:United Center 1.jpg|United Center
-</gallery>

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