“windy city”- a full view

Chicago city lies in the Illinois state of United States. Chicago is the largest city in the Illinois state. It is also one among the largest cities of North America. The history of Chicago started with the potawatmis inhabitation in the middle of 18th century. This city is frequently referred to as the "Windy city" due to its humid climatic conditions. This city is also often called as the "Chi-Town" and "Second City".

Chicago is a densely populated city and it ranks third among the most populated cities in the United States. It also ranks among the twenty five widely populated cities in the world. This city serves as a vital transportation hub of North America. It also serves as the center for industrial and financial occupation in the Midwest. Let us take a look at the
• Architecture
• Culture
• Education
• Economy of the Chicago city.

Architecture:
Chicago experienced a great fire in the year 1871. This fire destroyed most of the pats of the city including its central district of business. After this incident, the city experienced a rapid growth and rebuilding. This fire incident later led to the boom of building development in the Chicago city. This city holds the pride for the construction of first skyscraper in the world. John Hancock building, Aon center and sears tower are the tallest three buildings in the city.

Culture:
The nightlife and waterfront of the city has attracted the tourists and residents. The lakefront of the city is concentrated with about one third of the total city population. North side of Chicago is populated with lesbian and gay community while Adersonville and Lakeview serve as a home for many LGBT organizations and business. As Chicago is densely populated different faiths and religions are practiced in this city. Different Christian denominations like protestant, catholic and orthodox churches are seen all over the city along with other adherents like Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism.

Education:
Chicago city provides good education with about thousand schools, hundred libraries and hundred colleges. Private schools in this city are mostly run by spiritual groups. Lutheran and Roman Catholic are the two most prominent Christian denominations that are running private schools in the Chicago city. In the field of research and education Chicago city is serving as the world centre since 1980s. Chicago University is one among the world's distinguished universities. It is the highest of all the universities in the world as about eighty two laureates who have won Nobel prizes are associated with the university. Apart from this university the city has many law schools and technological institutions. The city also incorporates many architectural and engineering institutions.

Economy
The windy city has the most equilibrated economy in the nation. This city was awarded the fourth vital business center in the globe. In the year 2008, Chicago was ranked the 16th richest cities in the world by the USB list.

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