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Interested in fun facts and the history of Chicago, IL?
Then read on!
Chicago, also known as the Windy City, is the third-largest city in the United States. Here are a few facts and historical events related to the city:
1. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871: The fire burned for two days, destroyed more than 17,000 structures, and left an estimated 100,000 people homeless.
2. Chicago is home to many world-renowned museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
3. Chicago is famous for its deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches.
4. The first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was constructed in Chicago in 1885.
5. The Chicago Bulls, one of the most successful NBA teams of all time, won six championships in the 1990s with Michael Jordan as their star player.
6. Chicago hosted the world's first-ever Ferris wheel at the 1893 World's Fair.
7. The city is also known for its architecture, with iconic buildings such as the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), the John Hancock Center, and the Wrigley Building.
8. Chicago is home to the second busiest airport in the world, O'Hare International Airport.