Chicago
Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower)...
Population: 2.665�million (2022)
Nickname: the Windy City
Area codes: 312, 773, 872
Demonym: Chicagoan
Elevation (mean): 597.18 ft (182.02 m)
Founded by: Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Incorporated (city): March 4, 1837; 187 years ago
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CPS - Chicago Public Schools
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Better Streets Chicago
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We’re at Sundays on State today talking with Chicagoans about how creating #CommunityBlocks can make our streets safer and our neighborhoods vibrant hubs for community to thrive! Stop by, say hi, and tell us how you would like to make your neighborhood streets safer!
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🚨Flood Advisory for Cook & DuPage counties until 4AM CDT! Heavy rain has caused potential flooding in urban areas & near creeks. Stay safe, Chicago! #WeatherAlert 🌧
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Will County in IL until 9:30am. For more info. abc7.ws/3fRn
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NotifyChicago: Windy City Smokeout, 1 pm today at the United Center. Expect additional traffic in the area.
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Every Saturday from July 13th through August 24th Rush hosts a "West Side Walk for Wellness" and yesterday was at Garfield Park. Our DCOs were happy to attend the opening day!
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The FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. An FBI official said investigators had not yet determined a motive. Law enforcement said bomb-making materials were also found inside his vehicle. news.wttw.com/2024/07/14/…
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Chicago Critical Mass
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The viaduct at 19th & California pretty close to being flooded. @WBBMNewsradio #Chicago #rainstorm
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The 20-year-old nursing-home employee from suburban Pittsburgh who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump was a registered Republican who packed explosives in the vehicle he drove to the campaign rally an hour from his home. tinyurl.com/2x3bpzsk
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TTWN Chicago
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Exit ramp closed due to construction in #Eisenhower on Eisenhower (I-290) Inbound off-ramp to OB Kennedy Expy (I-90/94) #CHITraffic bit.ly/Z6LhAv
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Alderwoman Julia Ramirez
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A severe storm rolled through Will County leaving thousands without power and several buildings damaged in Joliet. www.fox32chicago.com/news…
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Joliet Fire Department is reporting some sort of building collapse in downtown and areas of no power due to the storm that passed through. Chicago and Cass Streets are closed because of the collapse. No other details at this time. #ilwx @NWSChicago
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Chicago magazine
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Edward McClelland recently decided to see if he could hit all four corner neighborhoods of Chicago — Rogers Park, Edison Park, Mount Greenwood, and Hegewisch — in one day via public transit. Try it for yourself and impress your neighbors: trib.al/wl66E6Y
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