chicago, n.Trivia

Chicago is named the Windy City because in the mid 1800’s, politicians were considered “windbags” who only cared about money.

has the second largest Polish population in the world (second only to Warsaw)

A “Chicago-style” hot dog never includes ketchup.

Chicago O'Hare Airport was named in honor of U.S. Navy fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient Butch O'Hare.

Chicago was raised by over a foot during the 1850s and ’60s without disrupting daily life.

Chicago's nickname “The Windy City” doesn't describe its weather, but its bloviating politicians during its first World's Fair.

The Chicago River flows backwards; the flow reversal project was completed in 1900