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Chicago

Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the most populous in the midwest, being home to around 2.7 million people. Chicago is a center for business and finance and a hub for industry and telecommunications. Some of the nicknames given to Chicago include Chi-town, the Windy City, Second City and City of Big Shoulders.

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  • Are you looking for something to do in the Chicago area? Here at ChaCha, we have you covered! Check out these hot upcoming events.

  • The Twelve Bars Of Xmas, The World's Most Spectacular Pub Crawl, is held annually in Wrigleyville, and this year, it will take place on Saturday, December 10, starting at 8AM at the Cubby Bear. The bar crawl will travel through 36 Bars, continuing until closing time. The cost is $35, and last year there were over 10,000 registered participants.

  • The historic Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove brings holiday cheer to movie fans during its Annual Holiday Film Festival. This yearly tradition offers movie-lovers the rare opportunity to see their holiday favorites on the big screen in a beautifully restored 1928 movie palace from Sunday, December 11 through Thursday, December 15. For a schedule and tickets, go to http://www.classiccinemas.com.

  • Tour Chicago's current and past beer history on the Chicago Brew Bus. It drives you to three microbreweries where you'll learn about the brewing process and sample a variety of locally made craft beers. Pick up a Brew Bus growler and take some beer home with you, or drink it on the way to the next pub! Along the way, you'll learn history and trivia from a brewer's standpoint. Book your tour at http://chicagobrewbus.com.

  • Crowd favorite Green Velvet returns to play Mayhem at The Mid Friday December 23rd along with up and comer Pleasurekraft; Chicago's own Brad Owen, Psycho Bitch & Teri Brisol and Just Joey. Tickets are only $10, or RSVP at http://www.clubtix.com for no cover!

  • Ring in the New Year "bunny" style at The Official Playboy New Years Eve Celebration at the Hilton-Chicago! Check out performances by Eva Simmons and Baby Bash while drinking from the premium open bar. With over 4,000 guests, you can't go wrong! Get tickets and more information at http://www.globaladrenaline.net/Events/Hilton+Chicago+123111?promoter=PEM%20Chicago.

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About Chicago

Facts About Chicago:

-The world’s largest commercial office building is Merchandise Mart located at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza.

-The Chicago Park District has the nation’s largest municipal harbor system.

-Chicago produced the first Roller skates in 1884.

-The Art Institute of Chicago holds the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside the Louvre in Paris.

-Chicago produced the first Zipper in 1896.

-At 23.5 miles, Chicago's Western Avenue is the world's longest street. It also has more car dealerships than any other street in the city - 62 total.

-The first Blood Bank ever in the United States was created in Chicago in 1937.

-Chicago is home to the world's largest free outdoor food festival -- The Taste of Chicago. In 2006, 3.6 million people from around the world attended the Taste of Chicago festivities.

-The Historic Route 66 begins in Chicago at Grant Park on Adams Street in front of the Art Institute of Chicago.

-The world’s first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Company, was built here in 1885.

-In 1837, C.D. Peacock Jewelers was founded. It is the oldest Chicago business still in existence today.

Incorporated: March 4, 1837
Time Zone: Central
Nickname: The Windy City

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