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About The City

 

Chicago is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to world-championship sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, and much more.

 

 

Gathering of people around a large fish tank at the Shedd Aquarium.Fun Facts 

Did you know that Chicago’s nicknames include: The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, the Second City, Hog Butcher of the World, and The City That Works? Discover more fun facts about Chicago here.

 

 

 

A horse and carriage outside of chicago's Historic Watertower.Our History 

Learn how Chicago grew from a small trading post at the mouth of the Chicago River into a global city, a thriving center of international trade and commerce, and a place where people of every nationality come to pursue the American dream.

 

 

A frosty Chicago skyline in winter.

Press Room

Welcome to the Explore Chicago Press Room! Here you will find all the latest news and media resources from the City of Chicago, including a general Chicago press kit, current press releases about events and activities happening in Chicago, a media image gallery, and more. 

 

 

A frosty Chicago skyline in winter.

Green Chicago

Chicago is one of the greenest cities in America. Experience one of the city's many green attractions, visit a functioning green roof, learn what makes a hotel 'green', and discover how to help keep Chicago green with our simple visitor tips!

 

 

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