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- 2. Chicago is a major transportation hub in the United States. It is an important component in
- 3. History
- 4. On August 12, 1833, the Town of Chicago was organized with a population of around 200.
- 5. Geography
- 6. Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan. The lake provides
- 7. The city lies within the humid continental climate zone and experiences four distinct seasons. The city
- 8. Cityscape
- 9. Architecture The destruction caused by the Great Chicago Fire led to the largest building boom in
- 10. The Merchandise Mart, once first on the list of largest buildings in the world, currently listed
- 11. Monuments and public art A number of Chicago's public art works are non-statuary and by famous
- 12. Parks "City in a Garden" Today, the Chicago Park District consists of 552 parks Lincoln Park,
- 13. Culture and contemporary life
- 14. The city's waterfront allure and nightlife has attracted residents and tourists alike. The city has many
- 15. Renowned Chicago theater companies include the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Victory Gardens Theater in Lincoln Park;
- 17. In the summer, many outdoor concerts are given in Grant Park and Millennium Park. Other live-music
- 18. Chicago also has a nationally televised Thanksgiving parade that occurs annually. The McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade is
- 19. Chicago was named the Best Sports City in the United States by the Sporting News in
- 20. The Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of the most recognized basketball
- 21. Education
- 22. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the governing body of the school district that contains over 600
- 23. Since the 1850s, Chicago has been a world center of higher education. The University of Chicago;
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