Further Information Potawatomi/Bodéwadmiakiwen (Citizen Potawatomi) Ojibwe. Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Lac Courte Oreilles band. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. St. Croix Chippewa. Odawa. Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. What indigenous group lived in Chicago? This region was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi, Odawa, Sauk, […]

20 Things You’ll Only See In Chicago The original Portillo’s. Thirty-seven moveable bridges. Train crawls from the ‘burbs to the beach. Water as blue as the Caribbean, but not in the Caribbean. Hot dogs without ketchup. Two concrete corn cobs. A hundred-year-old ballpark. The fiercest pizza rivalry in the country. What makes Chicago unique? Sitting […]

Sitting on the banks of beautiful Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, is the third-largest city in the United States, just behind New York City and Los Angeles. Chicago is known for its jaw-dropping architecture, vibrant music scene, amazing food, — including deep-dish pizza — and iconic neighborhoods. What is Chicago best known for? What is Chicago […]

It was the culmination of a series of great engineering projects orchestrated by the state that created the conditions—sewage, drinking water, and a route between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins—for Chicago to become the great industrial metropolis Carl Sandburg described in 1914: “Hog Butcher, Tool Maker, Why is Chicago so successful? Railways and […]

Chicago has one of the most exciting music scenes in the country. We’re the birthplace of influential genres (ever heard of house, modern gospel, or Chicago-style blues?) and a hotbed for new and exciting musical innovations. Which city is the best for musicians? New Orleans, LA Yes, it deserves the title of the best city […]

It is more expensive than you think. From high rent prices and (really) high taxes, to pricey restaurants and exorbitant parking fees, prepare to shell out if you’re making the move to the Windy City. According to PayScale.com, the cost of living in Chicago is 23 percent higher than the national average. Is Chicago a […]

Chicagoans is the generally used term. What do Chicagoans say differently? The Chicago Accent Deconstructed Chicago Accent Instead of… …We Say short “o” becomes short “a” hot dog, pop, mom haht dahg, pahp, mahm short “u” becomes “aww” but, cut bought, caught “ctu” becomes “ch” picture pitcher double “tt” becomes double “dd” little, bottle liddle, […]

New York City and Chicago sit approximately the same distance north of the equator, and it might seem reasonable to expect them to experience similar wintertime temperatures.Chicago’s average winter temperature (December through February) is 26.4 degrees; New York’s winter average, at 35.2, is 8.8 degrees higher. What cities are on the same latitude as New […]

Chicago (city) is 0.39 times as big as London (UK) What US city is closest in size to London? ultured, artistic and packed with heritage, Boston is geographically the closest US city to London, where Brits can feel completely at home. What cities is London Bigger Than? In the UK, London is by far our […]

As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America’s heartland-integrity, hard work and community and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods. Is there diversity in Chicago? According to 2019 US Census Bureau American Community Survey one-year estimates […]

As the third-largest city in the U.S., Chicago is the ideal city for those who want to live in a world-class metropolitan area with Midwest values.Despite not having access to a coast, the Chicago lakefront is a major part of city life. Is Chicago a bad place to live? Is Chicago dangerous? Unfortunately, Chicago has […]

Far and away the street with the most places to grab a drink in Chicago is Clark Street. The 12-mile-long street that stretches from Rogers Park to Chinatown has 203 places that serve alcohol, about 17 per mile. What part of Chicago has the best nightlife? The 7 Best Neighborhoods for Barhopping in Chicago Andersonville. […]

Compared to the national average, the Chicago cost of living is higher. In fact, the city is ranked as the 11th most expensive city in the nation, putting Chicago on par with cities like Seattle, Boston, and San Diego. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Chicago? Recommended Salary in Chicago Not […]

Yes, it is a good salary to live in Chicago. $75,000 salary will give you around $4,300 net monthly pay and it depends on how much are you willing to save, what type of lifestyle do you want, or how far are you willing to commute. What is a decent salary in Chicago? Good First […]

Chicago (city) is 0.28 times as big as Tokyo (Japan) What city is bigger than Tokyo? However, Tokyo is the largest city in the world if the entire Tokyo metro area is included, with a total of more than 38 million residents. Another Japanese city, Osaka, also has a very large population of almost 20.5 […]