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Chicago

Largest city in Illinois which was founded in 1830 and incorporated in 1837

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What part of the hemsphere is Chicago?

Chicago, IL is located in the western hemisphere of the earth. It is also located in the northern hemisphere on the North American continent.

How long does it take by train to reach Chicago from Minnesota?

The Empire Builder goes between Chicago and Winona, Red Wing, St. Paul/Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Staples, and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The train also serves Fargo, North Dakota close to Moorhead, Minnesota. It takes about 5 1/2 hours to Winona, 8 1/4 hours to St. Paul and 13 1/2 hours to Fargo.

What is the train station called in Chicago IL?

There are many train stations in Chicago, but the most famous one is probably the Union Station, built in 1925. The Great Hall is available for banquets.

According to their publicity:

"The rich history and beauty of the Great Hall has made it a popular location for feature films including "The Untouchables", "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Flags of Our Fathers." Whether you are planning a dinner for 300 or a cocktail reception for 2,500 this timeless setting in one of Chicago's most prestigious landmarks and will be sure to make an unforgettable impression upon your guests."

Why was willis tower is important?

To centralize the office functions of various Sears divisions..\

How big is downtown Chicago in square miles?

It is difficult to define "Downtown Chicago". Everyone seems to have their own definition, the most narrow of which includes The Loop, Streeterville, and River North; and the most broad of which includes the South Loop, Gold Coast, West Loop, Near South Side, Old Town, River West, Greektown, River East, and Lincoln Park. Here is a breakdown of some of the specific neighborhoods within "Downtown". The Loop (defined as the Chicago River to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Congress Pkwy to the South, and Canal to the West) is 2.021 square miles. River North (defined as Chicago Avenue to the north, Chicago River to the West and South, and Clark Street to the East) is .446 square miles. Streeterville (defined as Oak Street to the north, Michigan Ave to the west, Lake Michigan to the East, and Ohio to the South) is .317 square miles Gold Coast (defined as Clark to the west, Lake Michigan to the east, North Ave to the north, and Oak St to the south) is .388 square miles. West Loop (Roosevelt to the south, Halsted to the west, Canal to the east, and Lake to the north) is .731 square miles. Overall, the area one may reasonably consider to be "Downtown" can be as large as 8 square miles. Source: www.city-data.com

What was life like in 1904 Chicago?

While I can't answer your question specifically, I can make a suggestion: Reading Chicago newspapers from the 1920s will give you a good feel for what life was like in the city during that time period. If you live in the Chicago area, many of the libraries have the Chicago Tribune on microfilm. If you live in Illinois, you should be able to get access to Chicago newspapers on microfilm through interlibrary loan. And, if you live outside of Illinois, you may be able to access Tribune articles online through a library that has a subscription to an online database that includes them.

Where is the Heritage Hall Center in East Chicago located?

The address of the Heritage Hall Center is: 4506 Tod Avenue, East Chicago, 46312 2298

What does SQ3R stand for?

SQ3R is an active reading exercise that is designed to help you get a fuller understanding of your reading materials. You will need to keep a pen and some paper on hand to use this method.

SQ3R stands for:

  • Survey
  • Question
  • Read
  • Recite
  • Review

How long does it take to drive from Detroit Michigan to Chicago Illinois?

The driving distance between Chicago, IL and Vancouver, BC, Canada is approximately 2180 miles. The driving time would be approximately 36 hours if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)

How many people visit Chicago a year?

According to a report released in July 2013, the state's tourism workers reported that Illinois hosted 100 million U.S. visitors in 2012.

Why is Chicago called Chicago?

Prior to Los Angeles becoming the second most populated city in the United States, Chicago was the second most populated behind New York City. After loosing the title as the second most populated city in the United States, a reporter for the New Yorker Magazine, A.J. Liebling, commented about how Chicago had many neighborhoods that were segregated by class, ethnic origin, or creed. This showed neighborhoods were in fact their own cities within the City of Chicago. Liebling stated that Chicago was the "second hand city" to these neighborhoods, to which Chicagoins then changed the term to be the second city.

Are there any cities named Chicago besides in Illinois?

There are no other U.S. cities with the name Chicago. Chicago, Illinois is the only U.S. city with the name Chicago.

How much is cab fare in Chicago?

It depends on the cab you are taking and the driver that will be driving you

What is the penalty for writing bad checks?

If you make the check good and call the creditor right away, there shouldn't be much penalty beyond the NSF fees from the bank and the creditor. The trouble comes if you write a check without an account or on someone else's account--regardless of the amount.

Is Maryland close to Chicago?

No, Baltimore is in Maryland and Chicago is in Illinois.

How long is the drive from Chicago IL to Gatlinburg TN?

Google Maps estimates the driving time as 9 hours and 59 minutes.

Why does the Chicago's flag have 4 stars?

To commemorate four important events in the city's history:

The establishment of Fort Dearborn

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893

The Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34

When was the Sears Tower started and finished?

the sears tower was completed in 1974. It then was the tallest building in the world now surpassed by four other building and is now the fifth.

Distance from Chicago Illinois to Billings Montana?

The approximate driving time and mileage information -

Between: Billings, MT

and: Chicago, IL

Driving miles: 1265

Driving time: 20 hrs

- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.