Chicago is the largest and most populous city in the state of Illinois, with over 2.8 million people, and is the third most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles, respectively. It is the core city of the Chicago Metropolitan Area, with a total aggregate population of over 9.5 million residents.

It was founded in 1833 and quickly became a major railroad hub; as the railroad was built, the city grew around it as more people began to settle in the region. The city is notorious for the Great Chicago Fire, which in 1871 destroyed a third of the city; since the fire, the new buildings are known as “The Second City.” Chicago is also notorious for its mobsters, who gained prominence during the Depression and Prohibition in the 1920′s and 30′s. Today, however, Chicago has one of the lowest crime rates of major cities in the US and urban renewal projects are in full swing.

The city is known for its hot summers and cold winters, as well as its year-round wind. Typical highs during the summer months top out around 82 degrees, with lows dropping to the mid to upper 60′s. During the winter, however, typical highs are around 40 degrees with lows dropping well below freezing.

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