Chicago — also popularly known as “The Windy City” — is the largest city in the state of Illinois. It is also the largest city in the Midwest and the third most populous city in the United States. It has a population of nearly three million and a median household income of $38,625.
Known for its deep musical roots — specifically for its jazz, gospel and “Chicago Blues” — the city also boasts a major theater scene and is the birthplace of improvisational comedy. Located along the southwestern shore of massive Lake Michigan, Chicago is a major hub for public transportation, industry, politics, culture, finance, medicine and higher education.
Chicago’s proximity to Lake Michigan makes for a variety of recreational activities, from boating to scuba diving among the lake’s wrecks. Lakefront dinner cruises and the city’s Museum Campus which includes the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium are also very popular, especially among tourists. Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue is heralded as a top United States shopping destination.
Chicago’s climate includes a wide range of weather conditions and four distinct seasons. Its warmest month is July and its coldest is January.
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