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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. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. #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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Best Selling Author Sidney Sheldon Author Biographies October 05, 2009 Sidney Sheldon was born Sidney Schechtel on February 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother was Natalie Marcus, a Russian Jewish immigrant with no formal education, but loved books and classical music. His father, Ascher (Otto), took many different jobs as he moved the family from town to town. He bragged that he had never read a book in his life. Sydney was married to Jorja Curtright, an on stage and film actress and later an interior decorator for over 30 years. They had a daughter, Mary, who also became a published novelist. Jorja died in 1985. Sydney married former child actres... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Lindsey

20. Americans Spending More Despite Layoffs October 01, 2009 In this 10 Aug 2009 photo, people shop along Michigan Avenue in Chicago, IllinoisAmericans are starting to spend more money, helping to boost a struggling U.S. economy, even though concerns about job losses linger.The U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday consumer spending rose at its fastest pace in nearly eight years, jumping 1.3 percent in August.But the report also found reasons for concern.U.S. incomes failed to keep pace with spending, rising only two-tenths of a percent in August, while the savings rate also fell.At the same time, the U.S. Labor Department reported job losses appear to... (read more)

21. Using Testimonial Letters to Increase Sales! October 02, 2009 The proper use of testimonial letters can add credibility for your company and profitability to your bottom line. Many sales organizations fail to use this simple yet cost effective method to reach new markets and clients. The formula to obtain testimonial letters is quite simple. The best time to ask for a testimonial letter is right after the sale has been made. This prevents the dreaded “Buyers Remorse” and reinforces the decision the client has just made to do business with your company. One way to do this is to ask the client to write you a testimonial letter to include their cand... (read more) Author: Janet Jhon

22. Dream Reapers Haunted House October 01, 2009 It's getting dark out early. The leaves are changing colors and falling. Autumn has arrived. My brother in law, Mike Cash, has given up sleep for the month to fulfill his passion for horror. This happens every year at this time. Mike, along with his friends J.T. Kenny, and Rick are your horrific hosts at Dream reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, Il. Dream Reapers has been rated number one in Illinois 4 years running, and for good reason. The four owners all share a passion for putting on an outstanding horror show. They delight in fright! They also hire actors, many of whom return year... (read more) Author: Kevin Bradley

23. MLB- Bradley Suspended by the Cubs for the Rest of the Season October 01, 2009 Milton Bradley was suspended from the Chicago Cubs for the rest of the season after he criticized the team during an interview on Saturday. The suspension was dispensed because Bradley’s conduct was considered detrimental to the team; only time will tell whether Bradley’s behavior may also prove detrimental to his future with the Cubs. Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry made the decision after he was informed of Bradley’s remarks to the Daily Herald of Illinois: the switch hitter complained of being scratched from Saturday’s lineup for a sore left knee and discussed the negativity of... (read more) Author: Audrey Nolan

24. Barrington Dental Invisalign September 25, 2009 If you are a Barrington, Illinois, resident worried about the alignment of your teeth, Barrington Dental Invisalign is here to provide you the much needed relief. The best dentists and dental surgeons in Barrington, updated in the latest technology, can provide these services to patients. So, if you do not wish to undergo the traditional treatment using metal braces, dental invisalign is the option for you. Invisalign is a removable teeth aligner used as an alternative to the traditional teeth alignment methods. In this method of treatment, the dentist first takes your dental impressions,... (read more) Author: melville jackson

25. Sales Excellence Workshop - Managing for Sales Success September 24, 2009 Doug Dvorak offers an interactive process for sales professionals to discover their natural talents and how to overcome potential roadblocks to sales success. Every individual has a unique selling style that sets them apart. This interactive process allows the individual to focus on and develop their strengths, while identifying potential weaknesses through Doug's sales self-development plan. Immediately, sales professionals can complete the process and start implementation for sales success. Doug's customized program focuses on selling techniques that are used throughout the sales proce... (read more) Author: Janet Jhon

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