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Chicago ( /??'k??go?/ (help·info) or /??'k??go?/) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with more than 2.8 million people, the third largest city in the United States. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S.,^[2] and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area^[3] with over 9.5 million people across three states.^[4][5]

After a series of wars with the local Native Americans, Chicago was founded in 1833, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed. The city became a major transportation and telecommunications hub in North America.^[6] Today, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure, with its O'Hare International Airport as the second busiest airport in the world. In modern times, the city has taken on additional dimension as a center for business and finance, and is listed as one of the world's top ten Global Financial Centers. Chicago is a stronghold of the Democratic Party, and has been home to influential politicians, including the current President of the United States, Barack Obama. The World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University rated Chicago as an alpha world city.^[7]

In 2007^[update], the city attracted 32.8 million domestic visitors^[8] and about 1.15 million foreign visitors.^[9] Making use of its abundant resources, Chicago has a heritage for hosting major international, national, regional, and local events that include commerce, culture, entertainment, politics, and sports. In 2008^[update], Chicago was chosen as one of the final four world city candidates to host the 2016 Summer Olympics and is the only American city on the list.

Globally recognized,^{[nb 1]} Chicago has numerous nicknames, which reflect the impressions and opinions about historical and contemporary Chicago. The best known include "Chi-town"; the "Windy City" with reference to Chicago politicians and residents boasting about their city; "Second City,"^{[nb 2]} due to the city generally being the second most prestigious in the nation in terms of culture, entertainment, and finance;^{[nb 3]} and the "City of Big Shoulders", referring to its numerous skyscrapers (whose steel frame designs were largely pioneered in Chicago), described as being husky and brawling.^[12]

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1. A House that Saves on Energy Costs November 20, 2009 Green is the new buzzword in housing construction. Conservation of energy is not only good for the earth, but it also helps financial savings in the long run. So while you are doing your bit to save the planet, you are also adding to your bank balance for the future! Energy efficient homes use significantly less energy then traditional homes. Along with reducing the harmful greenhouse gas emissions, an energy efficient home also helps you save hundreds of dollars in utility bills. Several million tons of greenhouse gases are pumped into the atmosphere every year. Simply by optimizing the ... (read more) Author: White Alex

2. Get Legal Help When Insurance Companies Won't Pay November 18, 2009 Experienced law firms fight for the rights of ordinary citizens when they become victims of a road accident, are mired in debt, or find themselves in an insurance dispute. Registered and reputed law firms offer their services and most will provide a free consultation to discuss the matter with the affected individual. No matter what the difficulty you are suffering, whether it is financial and you are being humiliated and harassed by creditors, or physical and you are unable to work, you can find representation with a personal injury lawyer. If it's an insurance claim problem, they can help to... (read more) Author: Nick Messe

3. Pursuing Your Rightful Insurance Claim November 16, 2009 Insurance is a process whereby simply following the rule of sharing losses, you get to protect yourself against major financial losses in the various tricky situations of life. In other words, by signing an insurance contract one party agrees to pay for another party's financial loss resulting from the occurrence of a range of types of events. Losses can be due to such things as a car accident, personal injury at work, damage to your property, major health problem, or anything else that might have a negative impact on your life. Under an insurance plan, you need to make regular premium p... (read more) Author: Nick Messe

4. Can GM Get Back On Their Feet? November 16, 2009 General Motors has taken a huge hit in the last few months, and people are wondering if it can restore itself to its former glory. With the tremendous assets it has and its skilled workforce, not to mention the smarts of the folks that are running the ship, it seems that it is possible. There is debate, however, of how exactly this feat can take place. Some folks say that GM must rebuild its tarnished image. For years and years GM has been seen as this huge giant, with all sorts of vehicle lines and dealerships, that has always been on the automotive front line. Then problems loomed large... (read more) Author: Nick Messe

5. Suspense Novelist Jeffrey Deavers, Author Biographies ,books,books by,bone collector,short stories, November 16, 2009 Best Selling Novelist Jeffrey Wilds Deaver was born May 6,1950 near Chicago, Illinois in Glen Ellen. Jeffrey’s dad was an advertising copywriter (hmm, does writing run in the family?) and his mom was a homemaker. Even as a child, Jeffrey was interested in books and writing. He started his first book when he was only 11. He says that he has aways had a very vivid imagination. Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Literature degree at the University of Missouri. He worked as a journalist for a magazine before graduating from Fordham University of Law. While working in a large Wall Street law... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Lindsey

6. Design Your Home to Resist Fire November 13, 2009 Building a new home from scratch gives homeowners the flexibility to include various features that are extremely beneficial in the long run. One such aspect that can be taken care of during the design stage itself is fire resistant design. There are some measure and guidelines that help homeowners to build strong homes that are resistant to fire. Use non-combustible material for internal frames Non-combustible material such as fiber cement, brick, stone and steel can be used to construct external walls. These materials are more affordable than traditional materials and are easy to... (read more) Author: White Alex

7. Minimize Exposure to Toxic Poisoning in the Workplace November 12, 2009 You may think that only someone who works in a chemical plant would have to worry about toxic poisoning, but unfortunately that is not the case. Whether you are a teacher in a public school, a nurse in a hospital, or an office worker in a new, high-tech building, you could be susceptible to toxins in your environment. Toxins are all around us. They are in the new carpeting, in the brown-stained ceiling tiles, and in the cleaning products that are used the workplace on a daily basis. How do you know if you are being affected by toxins in your environment? The issues associated with the... (read more) Author: Jerry Work

8. Myths About Personal Injury Cases November 05, 2009 If you are a victim of a recent accident, you might be in a world of stress, pain, and frustration when dealing with the lengthy process of a personal injury claim. Do not try and act on this process alone. Even if you are the victim, going into this process without proper protection and representation can lead to receiving a claim that might not be to your satisfaction or even remotely to what you need to recover. Learn these five myths about personal injury cases to help you prepare and know how to handle the next time you are unfortunately a victim in an accident. One myth about person... (read more) Author: Jerry Work

9. Conserving Architectural Monuments November 05, 2009 Illinois preservation architect Thomas Harboe prefers not to dismantle architectural monuments. But at Mies van der Rohe's Lake Shore Drive apartments, built in Chicago in 1951, one of the first steps in the preservation process was to remove the broad travertine pavement between the two towers. Taking up nearly 1,100 slabs each weighing as much as 175 pounds, many crumbling and leaking water into the garage below-was the easy part. The challenge was to create a replacement faithful to the original in all respects but one: It would be designed to last. Harboe's solution, designed with co... (read more) Author: Ari Gold

10. Illinois Governor Quinn Appoints Cortney Anderson Wascher to State Board November 05, 2009 Governor Pat Quinn recently appointed Cortney Anderson Wascher, President of Anderson Lock, to the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerpoint Vendor and Locksmith Board of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This advisory board meets four times a year, twice in Springfield and twice in Chicago, to review cases brought before the state, and makes recommendations according to current laws and practices. The board is overseen by Chairman Kenneth Kotz and Vice-Chairman Edward Bonifas. Cortney is dedicated to assuring that the citizens of... (read more) Author: Mark Bealin

11. Computer repair in Chicago Illinois November 05, 2009 Computers are popular items. They have really come along way in the past several decades. Everything now is run by PCs. From the traffic lights down to the automated water systems, it seems everything is somehow related to a PC. The world in total has come to depend on these instruments to help them go thru their day to day functions. Personal computers in the home have also seriously increased and many households now have 1 if not many PCs in their houses. computers are great when they are functioning correctly but when they stop working it can be a serious pain in the neck. It appea... (read more) Author: Chicago computer Repair

12. Connect to the Future through Your Home November 01, 2009 A home that you build today may become obsolete tomorrow. The lifestyle choices and technological options of tomorrow may ill fit even the most modern home of today. But does it mean that all homes are fated to become obsolete with time? Definitely not. You can future-proof your home by making prudent choices regarding infrastructure and interiors, thereby protecting your financial investment in the house and also helping your personal future. If you want to future-proof your home, be prepared to invest time in thoughtful planning. How you are planning to use the home in future becomes th... (read more) Author: White Alex

13. The Top 10 Model Train Shops in Illinois October 28, 2009 For the past year I've been compiling a list of model train stores for my model railroading website. These shops all look like fantastic places to visit, but what are the most popular? Here is a list for the great state of Illinois. The most popular model railroading shops (based on online chatter) in the state of Illinois are: 10. Ace Hobby Place in Chicago 9. Hammers Hobbies in Springfield 8. Woodstock Hobbies in Woodstock 7. B and G Train World in Elgin 6. Denny's Trains and Things in Oswego 5. America’s Best Train Toy and Hobby Shop in Itasca 4. P... (read more) Author: Larry Truett

14. Find the Right Builder for your home? October 26, 2009 Owning a home is a dream that most people have. The real estate and housing market have never been more favorable for the buyer, so this is the right time to buy. Buying a new home is a better option because it offers to a great deal of flexibility in terms of looks, features, location and also in terms of how the house will grow into the future along with you. When you think of building a home, consider your vision of what the home should include. Make a list of all the features that you would like the new home to have. Do you visualize a spacious kitchen with all the latest gadge... (read more) Author: White Alex

15. Computer repair in Chicago October 26, 2009 Assembling your own computer using inexpensive PC parts has become very hip. It is terribly cost-effective. Also the process will make you familiar with your system and to understand more about making a PC in general. It is to be remembered that the available parts are of different makes and designs, but foundations of assembling are the same. But, before proceeding to assemble the computer, you should be provided yourself with the required tools, as explained below : Anti static wrist strap : the 1st care you have to take is to prevent static electricity from damaging the computer part... (read more) Author: repair computer2

16. computer recycle Chicago October 26, 2009 As more folk become aware of the need to conserve natural resources and keep our world clean, recycling old computers in Chicago has become incredibly popular. But what is computer recycling, exactly? Why is it so important? And can one take a PC to be recycled? what is computer Recycling? computer recycling is the process of extracting valuable secondary raw materials from outmoded computers. But due to the source material used to make them, simply chucking away your old computer can be threatening and dangerous to the environment. Depending on their age, computers can contain such ... (read more) Author: repair computer2

17. Pc repair in Chicago October 26, 2009 Is your PC not as quickly as it used to be? Do you solidly get application crashes,'time outs' and the feared hourglass? When you press the power button on your PC in the morning, can you start the coffee, take a shower, style your hair and get dressed, all before your PC is finished booting? In my experience, free tools are usually either crippled versions of their related non-free products, or do not do a{ good enough|n ok|n satisfactory job to be helpful. there are one or two free tools that are exceptions to that rule, and offer a good product for people that truly cannot afford to... (read more) Author: Nick Duke

18. How to Lay A Firm Foundation for your new home? October 22, 2009 The foundation of your home is perhaps the most important element because that is what holds the entire structure up. The edifice that you call a home must have strong backing so that it can stand through any weather and keep you safe. The foundations of a home are like the legs and feet of a person. They are required to anchor the structure to the ground and the weight of the entire house is distributed over the foundation. So of course, it pays to be a little careful ensuring that the foundation is built just right. Foundations are usually made of poured concrete and they support the st... (read more) Author: White Alex

19. #1 computer repair Chicago October 22, 2009 If you're one of the thousands of people who own their own personal computer, then you have probably experienced the very troubling problem of your personal computer slowing down in performance and speed. Although your PC performs fast and has a high performance level during the first three months of its use, after this three short months then you could have probably experienced slow downs, mistakes, crashes and corrupted files and entries. all these mistakes, mishaps and miscalculations can be attributed to one main culprit, that is, a corrupt system registry. Do not worry though, since ... (read more) Author: Nick Duke

20. Remote PC fix in Chicago October 22, 2009 Computer users can resort to four basic options when facing difficulty with their computer or laptop : they can fix it themselves by following do-it-yourself articles, take the computer to the local vendor, call the tech support team or get remote computer support. Out of the options mentioned above, remote computer support has gained prominence owing to the undeniable fact that it is the fastest help any computer user could get irrespective of where he/she is. formerly known as screen sharing technology, remote PC repair lets the tech support personnel view your desktop through a secure... (read more) Author: repair computer

21. 8 Things for Your New Home October 14, 2009 One of the best ways to add value to your new home is by creating a high perceived value at a low cost to yourself. If you are able to identify those things that cost much less than the perceived value they create, you can ask your builder to incorporate those features and voila! A stylish home, with your actual expenditure kept to the bare minimum. As long as an item has a high perceived value, it always appeals to people, regardless of how much it costs. You can build kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces quite inexpensively but it ends up looking like you spent top dollar to get there.... (read more) Author: White Alex

22. General Motors Comes Back From the Brink October 09, 2009 After almost 50 years of successfully building and selling cars and trucks by the 1950s and 60s General Motors had become an unmistakable part of the American landscape. It had been the world's largest producer of vehicles since 1931, and by 1963 ten percent of all vehicles sold in the U.S. were Chevrolets. In the post-war years European and Japanese vehicles started to make inroads into the North American market. To the casual observer the decade of the 1970s had the appearance of a turbulent time for car manufacturers. The spike in oil prices in the early 70s made consumers aware - at l... (read more) Author: Nick Messe

23. Illinois Police Misconduct Cases October 08, 2009 Police misconduct is defined as any unprofessional actions made by an officer that result in a wrongful conviction or denial of rights to the injured party. Police misconduct may include police brutality, false arrest, racial profiling, falsified evidence and police corruption. Often, we only think of police brutality as police misconduct. The truth, however, is that police misconduct is more than police brutality as defined above. The State of Illinois has a unique statistics on police misconduct over the years. On a survey made for the Bureau of Justice Statistics by the Illinois Crimin... (read more) Author: Charlie Prenicolas

24. Sedation Dentistry Illinois October 08, 2009 There are a good number of dentists and dental surgeons that can provide you sedation dentistry Illinois. In sedation dentistry, doctors use sedatives or pharmacological agents, prior to or during the dental treatment for localized anesthesia. Sedatives facilitate patients to relax and not feel the pain during the entire treatment. In the absence of sedation dentistry, people used to be apprehensive of the painful dental procedures, and hence, ignored dental problems and left them untreated. However, with the introduction of the sedation dentistry and painless treatments, minor ailments c... (read more) Author: melville jackson

25. How to design Eco-Friendly Homes in Chicago October 08, 2009 Chicago, as an environmentally-conscious city, has many eco-friendly, “green” homes on offer. Apart from the obvious fact that a green home is good for the environment, homebuyers are also cognizant of the potential savings that green homes will get them in the long run, though the initial costs may be slightly high. A well designed green home can cut down on energy consumption by 30-60%. Owners of green homes also enjoy many state and federal tax breaks under the Energy Policy Act, 2005. The city itself promotes a green future by offering information on services such as Recycling, usage ... (read more) Author: White Alex

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