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  Chicago, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chicago's politics lean famously to the left compared to the rest of the Midwest, and it is often said that Chicago is the "East Coast" of the Midwest.
The Chicago Bulls of the NBA are arguably the most recognized basketball team in the world, thanks to the heroics of a player often cited as the best ever, Michael Jordan, who led the team to six NBA championships in eight seasons in the 1990s.
In the 20th century, Chicago held on to its status as the nation's transportation hub with the building of two airports: Midway Airport, on the south side, which was superceded in the 1960s by O'Hare International Airport on the far northwest.
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 Lincoln Park, Chicago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The name may be used to describe Lincoln Park as a community on the city's north side; Lincoln Park, the park primarily within that community; or the zoo within the park's southern area.
The area now known as Lincoln Park in Chicago was still primarily forest with stretches of grassland and occasional quicksand, and was virtually untouched by Europeans as late as the 1820s.
In 1837 Chicago was incorporated as a city, and North Avenue was established as its northern boundary.
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 Chicago Cubs : MLB Team
Chicago was first settled by non-indigenous people when Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, an African American from Haiti, settled on the banks of the Chicago River.
In 1795, the area of Chicago was ceded by the Native Americans in the Treaty of Greenville to the United States for use as a military post.
On August 12, 1833, the Town of Chicago was incorporated as a town with a population of 350.
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 Encyclopedia: South Chicago Heights, Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
South Chicago Heights is a village located in Cook County, Illinois.
South Chicago Heights is located at 41°29'0" North, 87°38'15" West (41.483375, -87.637461)
Some 60 miles south of San Francisco is the Silicon Valley, which holds much of the computing business in the world.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/South-Chicago-Heights,-Illinois   (519 words)

  
 Chicago Historical Society - Global Communities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This early immigration established South Chicago as a burgeoning Mexican "colony" and thus made it a port of entry for future Mexican immigrants.
South Chicago--the center of the southeast side's Mexican community--is bounded by seventy-ninth street on the north, ninety-fifth street on the south, Lake Michigan on the east, and South Chicago Avenue on the west.
South Works steel mill in South Chicago, Wisconsin Steel in South Deering, and nearby Republic Steel were the industrial giants of the southeast side.
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 Facts about topic: (South Chicago, Chicago)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
South Chicago, located on the south side of the city, is one of the 77 official community areas (additional info and facts about official community areas) of Chicago, Illinois (additional info and facts about Chicago, Illinois).
Location within the city of Chicago (Largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan)
Longitude (An imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator)
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/so/south_chicago,_chicago.htm   (230 words)

  
 Chicago, Illinois - Events Page USAescape.com - Discount Hotels, Vacation and Golf Guide
Chicago Opera Theater has been advancing the cause of opera as a vital, living American art form, developing the artists who create it and expanding the scope and diversity of the audience.
Established in 1915, The Renaissance Society is Chicago's oldest contemporary art museum and maintains an international reputation as one of the finest resources for contemporary art.
The Chicago Park District maintains about 30 indoor pools for lap swimming and general splashing around, but none are particularly convenient to downtown.
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 Chicago's South Side, 1946-1948
The fl-and-white images provide a visual history of Chicago at the height of its industrial order--when the stockyards, steel mills, and factories were booming--but, more important, they capture the intimate moments in the daily lives of ordinary people.
Much is on view that is of interest to the student of mid-twentieth-century fl Chicago: the neighborhoods Richard Wright's Bigger Thomas traversed in Native Son, the Bronzeville limned in Gwendolyn Brooks's earliest poems, and the street life that inspired the urbanscapes of painter Archibald Motley.
Chicago's South Sideis a superb testament to the talent of the photographer, to the spirit of the people the images portray, and to the moment in American history these photographs capture.
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 Amazon.co.uk: Chicago [2003]: DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Drawn to the special angle of Roxie's case (the sweetest killer to hit Chicago), Flynn offers her a taste of stardom and her daydreams of singing on stage are juxtaposed with the action.
On the DVD: Chicago on DVD demonstrates that the producers of Rob Marshall's Oscar-winning film obviously took to heart the lyrics "Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle", as the widescreen 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer is rich with the lush colours, vibrant tones and sparkling audio that wowed audiences in the cinema.
What makes Bob Fosse's Chicago a hit (and the Academy's Best Picture of 2002) are the beautifully staged and choreographed song and dance numbers, the spiffy direction and neat editing, a lot of leggy flesh along with some fine performances by Queen Latifah, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger.
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 chicago in TutorGig Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Chicago Lawn, one of the 77 Community areas of Chicago official community areas, is located on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois.
Category Chicago neighborhoods South Chicago, located on the south side of the city, is one of the 77 Community areas of Chicago official community areas of Chicago, Illinois.
The Chicago Maroon is the independent student newspaper of the University of Chicago with a circulation...
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 South Side Elevated Railroad Company (Chicago "L" ) - Chicago, Illinois
The South Side would be the only company to run steam trains over the Loop, operating on the Inner Loop in a counterclockwise direction.
The South Side "L" Though the distinction of operating the first elevated railway does not belong to Chicago (New York city's, opening in 1867, has that honor), Chicago did try many times to create such a service.
When Chicago was chosen in 1890 to host the World's Colombian Exposition and Jackson Park was selected as the fair's site, the Alley "L" began making plans to extend its line directly into the fairgrounds.
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 South Loop Chicago Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Being very diverse, Chicago's South Loop/Near South Side is composed of some of Chicago's wealties people along side of of Chicago's least fortunate.
The south loop is one part beautiful, another apart unattractive.
Our searches are customized for the downtown Chicago area and is based on starting with a 0/0 coordinate at State St. and Michigan Ave.
www.nextchicago.com /south_loop_chicago.htm   (208 words)

  
 About South Asia at Chicago
The Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations (SALC) teaches two classical languages (Sanskrit and Pali), eight modern (Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Persian, Tamil, Tibetan, Telugu and Urdu) and offers courses that place their literatures and cultures in critical and comparative contexts.
The University of Chicago houses one of the world's leading private South Asia libraries.
It publishes the quarterly South Asia Newsletter and brings 100 collegiate and secondary teachers to campus annually for conferences and workshops.
southasia.uchicago.edu /about.htm   (495 words)

  
 Chicago: Destination for the Great Migration: The African-American Mosaic (Library of Congress Exhibition)
The Chicago Defender was a remarkably successful in encouraging fls to migrate from the South to Chicago, often listing names of churches and other organizations to whom they could write for help.
The geographic isolation and discriminatory school policies imposed on urban fls gradually lowered the quality of their public education system and inspired the use of stopgap measures to solve such problems as overcrowding.
Chicago's South Side "fl belt" contained zones related to economic status.
www.loc.gov /exhibits/african/afam011.html   (694 words)

  
 Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
On Friday, a federal judge agreed with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley that only his office can decide where and when people can publicly voice their opposition to this war.
The feeder march is being organized by the Chicago chapters of the International Solidarity Movement and the Palestine Solidarity Group.
Bush and his allies face no legal consequences for their crime against peace in Iraq, nor for the lies they told to drive the nation into war.
www.chicagoantiwar.org   (660 words)

  
 Chicago Major Taylor Bike Society
The Chicago Major Taylor Bike Society is a multi-cultural bicycle user group for the South Side of Chicago.
Created in August of 2004, the group gives a voice to South Side bicycle issues while celebrating and encouraging bicycling in these communities and neighborhoods.
As the Major Taylor Bike Society grows, we will be holding regular meetings to discuss issues related to bicycling on the South Side of Chicago.
chicagomajortaylor.org   (232 words)

  
 Chicago Public Schools
He also serves on the Visiting Committee for the University of Chicago ’s School of Social Service Administration.
He was a fellow in the Leadership Greater Chicago’s class of 1995, and a member of the Aspen Institute’s Henry Crown Fellowship Program, Class of 2002.
Arne Duncan returned to Chicago in 1992 to direct the Ariel Education Initiative, which seeks to create outstanding educational opportunities for inner-city children on the City’s South Side.
www.cps.k12.il.us /AboutCPS/people/Duncan/duncan.html   (182 words)

  
 Re: South Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lets not even talk about the area south of 61st street.
The cops don't even bother to stop someone who breaks redlight cause they are too busy going after the real criminals.
The south side of Chicago is approximately the same size as St.Paul, MN!
chicago.craigslist.org /rnr/122758211.html   (237 words)

  
 Chicago Apartments - Search Chicago Apartments
There are still a few communities in the Chicago area that offer furnished apartment homes for an additional monthly fee.
By focusing on Chicago, we research every city, area, suburb, etc., and pass this knowledge on to you.
Do not assume that a Chicago apartment that looks good and is well located is a good place to live.
www.onlineapartmentguide.com /illinois/chicago_illinois.asp   (523 words)

  
 Kenwood (Chicago) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Kenwood (Chicago)
Residential neighbourhood just north of Hyde Park, on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois.
An area of mansions dating to shortly after the American Civil War, it has long been home to wealthy Jewish, Irish, and fl families.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Kenwood+(Chicago)   (114 words)

  
 Chicago Tourism Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Chicago Cultural Center has a regular series of free lunchtime programs (LunchBreak) (Mon-classical/opera, Tue-jazz, Wed-concert music, Thur-lectures/gallery tours, Fri-pop/folk/country).
Chicago's motto is "Urbs in Horto" (City in a Garden) -- parks are everywhere.
You must eat a hot dog while in Chicago (okay, so maybe you don't HAVE to, but I recommend the dogs highly), and don't be shy about the condiments -- Chicagoans are rather prudish about naked dogs...
www.lib.uchicago.edu /cinf/222nm/tourist_info.html   (1114 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Chicago
Second Chicago School of Architecture (see Architecture: The Second Chicago School)
Sociology, Chicago School of (see Chicago School of Sociology)
South Side Community Arts Center (see Artists, Education and Culture of)
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 Chicago Tribune news : Chicago
Chicago police are continuing to investigate the shooting deaths Saturday of two South Side men, whose identities were released Sunday.
A West Chicago man was in the DuPage County Jail on Sunday after attacking another man to steal his pickup truck and then running over the vehicle's 71-year-old female passenger with the stolen truck, police said.
A Dolton woman who was found comatose in her home last week lying next to her dead 6-year-old daughter awoke from her coma Sunday, police said.
www.chicagotribune.com /news/local/chicago   (504 words)

  
 Chicago - Chicago Segway Tour
The Chicago Segway Tour is the most sensational way to visit this city!
We want you to love Chicago as much as we do and have a great time doing it.
In Chicago, both tours meet their guide inside the South/Group Entrance of the Adler Planetarium on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
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 Chicago DJs - Disc Jockeys - Chicago DJ, DJ's in Chicago IL
Todd is one of Chicago's Top Mobile DJs and has over fifteen years of experience.
I started at the tender young age of 15 playing music for high school parties in 1975 as a way to pay for all the records that I was already buying.
We are based out of Northbrook Illinois and have been entertaining the Chicago Land area, Wisconsin and Northern Indiana for 10 years.
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 IHSA Football: Chicago Public (Chicago South-Central)
Chicago (Kenwood) 5 0 6 4 40 Chicago (Gage Park) 3 2 4 5 38 Chicago (Lindblom) 2 3 2 6 37 Chicago (Phillips) 2 3 2 6 33 Chicago (Englewood) 2 3 2 7 45 Chicago (Calumet) 1 4 3 5 31
L 0 35 9-3 Chicago (Mather) L 0 22 8-1 Chicago (Washington) L 0 48 3-6 Peoria (H.S.) L 0 6 4-5 *Chicago (Gage Park) L 6 12 2-7 *Chicago (Englewood) (2 OT) L 8 18 6-4 *Chicago (Kenwood) W 19 16 2-6 *Chicago (Phillips) W 18 14 3-5 *Chicago (Calumet)
L 0 50 3-6 South Holland (Thornwood) L 6 33 5-4 Chicago (King) L 14 29 8-2 Peoria (Notre Dame) L 14 20 6-4 *Chicago (Kenwood) L 22 45 4-5 *Chicago (Gage Park) W 34 16 3-5 *Chicago (Calumet) L 16 19 2-6 *Chicago (Lindblom) W 16 6 2-7 *Chicago (Englewood)
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 Chicago Real Estate - Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Here you will find the brightest stars of Chicago Real Estate Agents and Chicagoland real estate, new homes, realtors, and communities.
You will be able to find all your local Chicago and Chicagoland real estate needs here while gathering information about your home purchase.
We advertise in the Chicago Tribune Real Estate section
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 Chicago SouthShore & South Bend Railroad
Along the southeastern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago SouthShore and South Bend Railroad has been serving Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s industrial corridor for nearly a century.
From Chicago to South Bend, our customers know that timely, dependable and competitive rail service allows them to take advantage of the many benefits of being served by one of America’s premier shortline railroads.
Whether we’re hauling a 115-car unit train of coal for the two utility stations we serve, cold-finished steel for the automotive industry, export food grains to help feed the world, or your one “hot” car, you can depend on the Chicago SouthShore and South Bend Railroad to provide the quality rail service that you require.
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