Chicago, Illinois

Chicago: The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

About

Chicago is a city located in the county of Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,695,598 and a population density of 4,445 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,677,643 inhabitants.

The city was created 191 years ago in 1833.

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States with 2.7 million residents as of July 29, 2023. Here are some key facts about Chicago:

History

Chicago was incorporated as a town in 1833 and as a city in 1837. It rapidly grew in the late 1800s due to industrialization and rail transportation. Huge economic and population growth turned it into a major metropolis.

Location & Geography

Chicago is located in northeast Illinois along the shores of Lake Michigan. The Chicago River runs through the city center, connecting to the Great Lakes.

Economy

Major industries in Chicago include finance, manufacturing, publishing, insurance, and food processing. The city is home to major corporations like Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald's, and Walgreens.

Culture & Sports

Chicago has world-class museums like the Art Institute of Chicago and a vibrant music scene. Sports teams include the Chicago Cubs baseball team and Chicago Bears football team.

Transportation

Chicago is a major transportation hub with O'Hare International Airport plus an extensive network of trains and buses operated by the Chicago Transit Authority.

In summary, Chicago is an international hub of commerce and culture known for its soaring skyscrapers, major industries, arts scene, and Midwestern charm. It is a highly influential American city.

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Location of Chicago on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Chicago

Population : 2,677,643 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías
Different from : Denver
Head of government : mayor
Postal code : 60655, 60827, 60601, 60601–60827
Phone Area Codes : 773, 312, 872
Area : 606.42 km2
Official name : City of Chicago
Continent : North America
Legislative body : Chicago City Council
IATA airport code : CHI
Altitude : 673 feet / 205, 176, 587 meters
Capital city : Chicago is capital of Cook County
Establishment : August 08, 1833 (191 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00
Local time : 18:41:41 (9th November 2024)
Density : 4,415 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.67% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Chicago is located at 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W (41.850033, -87.6500523). It has 6 neighbors: Blue Island, Des Plaines, Evanston, Oak Park, Park Ridge and Skokie.

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Chicago has 6 neighbours.

  • Blue Island city in Illinois, United States
  • Des Plaines The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
  • Evanston A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
  • Oak Park village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
  • Park Ridge city in Cook County, Illinois, United States
  • Skokie village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Chicago decreased by 0.67% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1833 350 - census
2010 2,695,598 99.99% census
2011 2,708,114 0.46% estimation process
2012 2,719,141 0.41% estimation process
2013 2,725,731 0.24% estimation process
2014 2,727,066 0.05% estimation process
2015 2,724,344 -0.1% estimation process
2016 2,716,723 -0.28% estimation process
2017 2,711,069 -0.21% estimation process
2018 2,701,423 -0.36% estimation process
2019 2,693,976 -0.28% estimation process
2020 2,677,643 -0.61% estimation process
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Chicago zip code is 60601. County name: Cook, County fips: 17031

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Best Things to Do in Chicago

1 Millennium Park

Rating: 4.8 (64593)

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Millennium Park

2 Navy Pier

Rating: 4.6 (57884)

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Navy Pier

3 Wrigley Field

Rating: 4.8 (29262)

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Wrigley Field

4 Shedd Aquarium

Rating: 4.6 (26321)

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Shedd Aquarium

5 The Art Institute of Chicago

Rating: 4.8 (25217)

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The Art Institute of Chicago

Where ot Eat in Chicago

1 Portillo's Hot Dogs

Rating: 4.4 (15685)

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Portillo's Hot Dogs

2 Giordano's

Rating: 4.5 (11562)

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Giordano's

3 Giordano's

Rating: 4.4 (9376)

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Giordano's

4 River North - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Rating: 4.5 (8858)

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River North - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

5 Pizzeria Uno

Rating: 4.3 (3717)

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Pizzeria Uno

Where to Stay in Chicago

1 Hyatt Regency Chicago

Rating: 4.4 (8720)

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Hyatt Regency Chicago

2 The Drake

Rating: 4.4 (3761)

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The Drake

3 W Chicago - Lakeshore

Rating: 4.2 (2946)

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W Chicago - Lakeshore

4 Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

Rating: 4.3 (2571)

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

5 theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Rating: 4.4 (2529)

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theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Other Places in Chicago

1 Willis Tower

Rating: 4.5 (20705)

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Willis Tower

2 Boeing Corporate Offices

Rating: 4.5 (112)

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Boeing Corporate Offices

3 Illinois Office of Tourism

Rating: 2.8 (10)

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4 US Agricultural Department

Rating: 1 (1)

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5 Agriculture United States Department

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6 USDA Food & Nutrition Services

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People born in Chicago (200)

People born in Chicago, including Croatian-born NASA engineer Jacob Matijevic, politician Steven Schiff, physicist Charles H. Henry, .

List

  • Arthur Robison (cinema director) he was born in 25/06/1888
  • Mike Wengren (American drummer) he was born in 03/09/1971
  • Alfred Zeisler (German film producer) he was born in 26/09/1897
  • Ann Hampton Callaway (American singer) she was born in 30/05/1959
  • Chic Johnson (American comedian) he was born in 05/03/1896
  • Sharon Mesmer (American poet) she was born in 05/12/1960
  • James D. Watson (American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist) he was born in 06/04/1928
  • Robin Williams (American actor and stand-up comedian (1951-2014)) he was born in 21/07/1951
  • Dieter Lüst (German physicist) he was born in 21/09/1956
  • Richard Hamming (American mathematician and information theorist) he was born in 11/02/1915
  • Ray Ozzie (American businessman) he was born in 20/11/1955
  • Craig Reynolds (American computer graphics expert) he was born in 15/03/1953
  • Jack Dongarra (American academic) he was born in 18/07/1950
  • Nicholas Metropolis (Greek American physicist) he was born in 11/06/1915
  • Herman Goldstine (American mathematician) he was born in 13/09/1913
  • Gerald Weinberg (American computer scientist) he was born in 27/10/1933
  • John Chambers (American make-up artist and prosthetic makeup expert) he was born in 12/09/1922
  • Karl Malden (American actor (1912-2009)) he was born in 22/03/1912

Schools in Chicago

College & universities near Chicago, IL

Code Name City ZIP
145600 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago (IL) 60607
458274 Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago Chicago (IL) 60607
149639 VanderCook College of Music Chicago (IL) 60616-3731
145725 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago (IL) 60616
145886 Institute for Clinical Social Work Chicago (IL) 60605-1229

Stations (22)

Amtrak & bus stations near Chicago, IL

Code Name Address Type
CHI Chicago Union Station 225 South Canal Street RAIL
SMT Summit Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. RAIL
LAG La Grange Road 25 West Burlington St. RAIL
HMI Hammond–Whiting station 1135 South Calumet Ave. RAIL
GLN Glenview station 1116 Depot St. RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Chicago

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pilsen Post Office Chicago (IL) 60608
Twenty Second Str Post Office Chicago (IL) 60616
Chinatown Post Office Chicago (IL) 60616
Cardiss Collin Post Office Chicago (IL) 60699
Stockyard Post Office Chicago (IL) 60609

Other cities in Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Agrínio 46,899 Largest city and municipality of the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit of Greece
Náfpaktos 13,415
Mesolóngi 12,785
University Park 6,817 Village in Will County, Illinois, United States
Áyios Konstandínos 6,534
Vónitsa 4,703 Place in Greece
Aitolikó 4,323
Amfilochía 4,022 Town
Panaitólion 2,935 Human settlement in Greece
Neochórion 2,827
Kainoúryion 2,790 Human settlement in Aitoloakarnania, Greece
Pálairos 2,589 Greek village in western Greece, human settlement
Astakós 2,569 Town in Greece
Katoúna 2,234 Village in Greece
Dayton 2,107 Town in Maine, USA
Lepenoú 2,090 Human settlement in Greece

Distance to Other Cities

Chicago distances to largest Illinois cities

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