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Chicago Facts & Information
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| Location |
Northeast Illinios |
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| Climate |
Seasonal. Cold winters and hot summers. |
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| Land Area |
227 square miles |
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| Population |
2,869,121 |
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| Persons Over 65 |
10.3% |
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| Female Persons |
51.5% |
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| Ethnic Groups |
White 42.0%, Black 36.8%, American Indian
0.4%, Asian 4.3% |
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| Housing Units |
1,152,868 |
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| Median Household Income |
$38,625 |
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| Description of Flag |
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| Illinios Flag
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The flag of Illinois contains the Great Seal
of Illinois along with the word "ILLINOIS".
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More Information
 quickfacts.census.gov
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Chicago Culture
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Chicago is an extremely diverse
city, with a melting pot of citizens from various countries.
You will find neighborhoods with immigrants from all over
the globe, hear every language in the street, and music from
around the world playing at every turn. This mix is what gives
Chicago such a flavor; tourists visit just to take part in
such beautiful slice of Americana.
You will find poets reading their works
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You will find poets reading their works, Greek women and men cooking
gyros and stuffing sausages, fans devoted to baseball and watching
every game, impressive newspapers and publishing houses, as you
listen to jazz and blues playing in the clubs.
The food in Chicago is authentic, sports are a passion, rhythm
and blues are pounded into the soul, architecture is a wonder and
the universities are full of world-wide acclaimed academicians.
Chicago has everything for everyone of every culture.
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Chicago Shopping
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The Magnificent Mile is a shopper’s
dream. Everything you want and need is right in the heart of
the city. This locale offers 460 stores in just eight city blocks,
including four shopping centers. Oak Street has upscale boutiques
and specialty gift stores. Find six levels of various retails,
including dining and fitness facilities. State Street is famous
for department stores and the largest jewelry district in the
Midwest. For a change in cloth’s shopping, you will also
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several museums and art galleries.
Water Tower Place features Marshall Field’s, Lord & Taylor
and more than 100 popular stores.
Chicago Place features 50 stores, a floral shop with beautiful
flowers and grand arrangements for any occasion and a food court.
Westfield North Bridge is elegant, sophisticated and glamorous.
Anchored by the flagship Nordstrom, you will find popular retail
stores and exclusive restaurants within a four-level concourse.
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| Chicago Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Chicago. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
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| Opera |
1301 S. Wabash Ave |
(312) 461-0161 |
Asian |
| North Pond
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2610 N. Cannon Dr |
(773) 477-5845 |
American |
| Morton's
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1050 N. State St |
(312) 266-4820 |
Steak |
| Spring
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2039 W. North Ave |
(773) 395-7100 |
American |
| Tru
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676 N. St. Clair St |
(312) 202-0001 |
American |
| Mas
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1670 W. Division St |
(773) 276-8700 |
Latin |
| Ambria |
2300 Lincoln Park West |
(773) 472-5959 |
French |
| Bin 36
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339 N. Dearborn St |
(312) 755-9463 |
American |
| Chilpancingo
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358 W. Ontario St |
(312) 266-9525 |
Mexican |
| Ann Sather |
929 W. Belmont Ave |
(773) 348-2378 |
Swedish |
| Everest
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440 S. LaSalle St. |
(312) 663-8920 |
French |
| Crofton on Wells
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535 N. Wells St |
(312) 755-1790 |
American |
| Spiaggia
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980 N. Michigan Ave |
(312) 280-2750 |
Italian |
| Nacional 27 |
325 W. Huron St |
(312) 664-2727 |
Latin |
| Zealous
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419 W. Superior St |
(312) 475-9112 |
American |
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868 N. Franklin St |
(312) 482-9179 |
American |
| Mirai Sushi |
2020 W. Division St |
(773) 862-8500 |
Japanese |
| SushiSamba Rio
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504 N. Wells St |
(312) 595-2300 |
Sushi |
| Le Colonial |
937 N. Rush St |
(312) 255-0088 |
Vietnamese |
| Petterino's |
150 N. Dearborn St |
(312) 422-0150 |
Steak |
| The Berghoff
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17 W. Adams St |
(312) 427-3170 |
German |
| Blackbird
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619 W. Randolph St |
(312) 715-0708 |
American |
| Le Bouchon
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1958 N. Damen Ave |
(773) 862-6600 |
French |
| Arun's |
4156 N. Kedzie |
(773) 539-1909 |
Thai |
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Chicago Travel Guides
Frommer's Chicago
Lonely Planet Chicago
Let's Go Chicago
Fodors Chicago
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