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			{{Infobox settlement
			\| name = Chicago
			\| official_name = City of Chicago
			\| settlement_type = City
			\| image_skyline = Chicago_Skyline.jpg
			\| image_caption = Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan
			\| subdivision_name1 = Illinois
			\| subdivision_name = United States
			\| established_date = 1833
			\| population_total = 2,700,000
			\| area_total_km2 = 606
			\| timezone = Central (CST/CDT)
			\| postal_code = 60601–60827
			\| area_code = 312, 773, 872
			}}
	'''Chicago''' is the largest city in [[Illinois]] and the third most populous city in the United States. Known for its bold architecture, deep-dish pizza, and cultural legacy, it sits along the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan.		'''Chicago''' is the largest city in [[Illinois]] and the third most populous city in the United States. Known for its bold architecture, deep-dish pizza, and cultural legacy, it sits along the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan.

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'''Chicago''' is the largest city in [[Illinois]] and the third most populous city in the United States. Known for its bold architecture, deep-dish pizza, and cultural legacy, it sits along the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan.

== Overview ==

* '''Population''': ~2.7 million (metro: ~9.5 million)
* '''Nickname''': The Windy City
* '''Founded''': 1833, incorporated as a city in 1837
* '''Location''': Northeast Illinois, part of the Midwest

== Landmarks and Attractions ==

* Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
* Millennium Park & "The Bean"
* Navy Pier
* Art Institute of Chicago
* Wrigley Field
* Chicago Riverwalk

== Economy ==

Chicago has a diverse economy with strengths in '''finance''', '''manufacturing''', '''logistics''', '''education''', and '''healthcare'''. It’s home to major corporations and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

== Culture and Heritage ==

* Strong roots in jazz, blues, and house music
* Known for deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, and Italian beef
* Hosts renowned museums and theaters
* Famous for its sports: Cubs (MLB), Bulls (NBA), Bears (NFL), Blackhawks (NHL)

== Transportation ==

* Hub for Amtrak and nationwide railroads
* Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) — “L” trains and buses
* Two major airports: O'Hare and Midway
* Grid-based street system with numbered addresses

== Fun Facts ==

* Home to the first skyscraper (1885)
* Hosted the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893
* The Chicago River flows backwards due to an engineering marvel

== See Also ==
* [[Illinois]]
* [[Midwestern States]]
* [[United States Cities]]
* [[American Culture]]

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