Chicago

Nickname
The Windy City
Location Type
Parent Location

Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S. and is home to an estimated 2.7M residents, comprising 77 community areas. This city is also inclined in the performing arts industry with more than 250 theatres, 225 music venues, and 200 dance companies, with an eye in the fine arts industry with approximately 60 museums, nearly 200 art galleries, and 20 neighborhood art centers. Chicago is also known as the United State’s railroad capital, with over 1,300 trains serving the city than any other place in America. A birthplace of modern architecture, Chicago’s daring designs and groundbreaking engineering feats have influenced architecture worldwide. Chicago is also an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.