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.
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 : | 11:59:45 (8th December 2024) |
Density : | 4,415 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.67% (2010-2020) |
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.
Chicago map
- Official Website
Official website of Chicago
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Chicago
1 Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Chicago
1 Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Giordano's
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Giordano's
730 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 River North - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
439 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Pizzeria Uno
29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Chicago
1 Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Drake
140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 W Chicago - Lakeshore
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown
600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Chicago
1 Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Boeing Corporate Offices
100 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Illinois Office of Tourism
100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Agricultural Department
111 N Canal St # 1130, Chicago, IL 60606, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Agriculture United States Department
5800 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60638, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 USDA Food & Nutrition Services
Chicago, IL 60604, United States ➦ Show Map
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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 |
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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 |
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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 offices near Chicago
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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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 |
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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
- Aurora
- Naperville
- Rockford
- Springfield
- Elgin
- Peoria
- Bremen
- Champaign
- Joliet
- Waukegan
- Bloomington
- Evanston
- Decatur
- Lockport
- Des Plaines
- Berwyn
- Wheaton
- Hoffman Estates