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Chicago - largest city in the state of Illinois, USA. Population of approx. 2.7 million
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan. the city dates from first European settlement in 1833. In this part of the world, the summers are hot and humid and winters are very cold with some snow. Spring brings pleasant weather with some rain. Chicago is the third largest city in the USA and is a major global business and financial centre, with science, engineering, telecommunications, publishing and food processing all playing major roles in the economy. It has the biggest meat and grain market in the world. The city was rebuilt after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and today its tall and dense skyline boasts the two tallest buildings in the nation. However, there are still numerous historic buildings scattered throughout the city and suburbs and many churches display amazing architecture. Chicago is serviced by two international airports, interstate highways, a busy international port and is serviced by an extensive local and regional network of subway rail and buses. Taxis are relatively cheap. This picturesque city offers visitors numerous world class museums, art galleries and parks to explore. There is an abundant supply of musical festivals and entertainment on offer covering blues, jazz, gospel, and the more modern styles of rock, hip hop and rave. In addition there is the ballet and theatres. The freshwater Lake Michigan offers miles of sandy beaches for swimming and relaxing. Major, national league and international sporting events take place regularly throughout the year. Choose from baseball, basketball, football, marathons, sailing etc. Shoppers will delight with the designer boutiques, eclectic stores and multi-story malls. There are literally thousands of restaurants offering European, Middle Eastern, Asian and African cuisine from budget to world class dining. A choice of accommodation is available, ranging from youth hostels to expensive hotels. Generally speaking, the further away from the city centre, the less expensive.
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