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- Country: United States
- State: Illinois
- County: Cook County, DuPage County
- County: Cook
- Mayor: Richard M. Daley
- Population: 2,836,658 (2007) Boston.com: 2007 Population of all 351 Massachusetts Cities and Towns
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area code(s): 773, 312, 708
- Time zone: CST
- Nicknames: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi-Town, Hog Butcher for the World, City of Broad Shoulders, The City That Works, Chicagoland
- Average climate: 20-30°F (winter), 70-80°F (summer)
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Nicknamed the "Windy City," Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. Incorporated as a city in 1837, today Chicago is one of the major transportation hubs in the States.
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History
Perhaps one of the greatest events in Chicago was the 1871 Chicago Fire. This became known as the Great Chicago Fire. The fire destroyed four square miles and killed hundreds of people. This is known to be one of the largest U.S. disasters of the 19th century. Many tales have surfaced as to how the fire started but no one really knows.Game Time
Chicago was named the Best Sports City in the States by The Sporting News in 2006. Whether you are in the mood for baseball, basketball, football or hockey, Chicago has something to offer. Home to major sports arenas such as Soldier Field and Wrigley Field, sports fans travel from all over to visit.Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see the pages on a Chicago Vacation, Chicago Hotels, Chicago Restaurants, Chicago Tours-
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Chicago Questions
Whats the best haunted house in Chicago? 1 AnswerChronicles Of The Cursed Haunted House It is the largest in chicago and it is 20,000 square feet. http://www.cursedchicago.com read more
Visiting Chicago. Any suggestions where to eat and visit? 1 AnswerRestaurants, top 3: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - expert deep dish pizza pies, good prices The Original Gino's East of Chicago, even better than Lou Malnati's ... read more
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Chicago Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide to Chicago Vacation
- Official Tourism Site: Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
- Concierge.com: Chicago Travel Guide
- Frommer's: Chicago Guide
- Viator: Chicago Tours
Chicago Sports Teams
- The Mahalo Guide to the Chicago Bears
- The Mahalo Guide to the Chicago Cubs
- The Mahalo Guide to the Chicago White Sox
- The Mahalo Guide to the Chicago Bulls
- The Mahalo Guide to the Chicago Blackhawks
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NHL | Chicago blanks Canucks in Vancouver http://tinyurl.com/y9t7ggu
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Finally back in chicago...but missing nyc already! http://myloc.me/1EPO5
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@noirlotus if they're cheaper to Chicago, you & yo mama should stop on through... =)
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Seasonal | Part Time Job | Perfect for Students! - UPS (United Parcel Service) - Chicago, IL: UPS Seasonal Pack.. http://bit.ly/73EpFA
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