| A world-class city with anything and everything to offer, the Chicagoland area is a one-of-a-kind place to call home. Outsiders know its signature skyline, vaunted cuisine, sports team love affairs, and no frills attitude. They've heard of Michael Jordan and Oprah, Mayor Daley and the Cubs.
Those in the know stay because of Chicago's infectious sense of community. City and suburbs, this is a singular place built by proud people with a collective can-do attitude. Why will you love life in Chicago?
- The People- Chicagoland is obviously huge, so there are plenty from which to choose. And it continues to grow (10 million+ total pop.) and attract new residents from here and abroad. There's strength in numbers.
- The Culture- European visitors like to call Chicago our nation's most 'American' city. And they're right - we're hot dogs, baseball, and apple pie central. Greet you with a smile. Yet at the same time, you'll find world-class museums, art & theater, fine restaurants & major financial markets.
- The Lake- Lake Michigan is tops for swimming, fishing, boating, and loafing. Chicagoland is lined with beautiful beaches -- 31 miles of them in the city of Chicago alone. Think stunning-- the 100+ story John Hancock Building is one hundred yards from a sandy beach. It's a one-of-a-kind sight.
- The Food- Chicago takes its eating seriously. It's pizza, hot dogs, and steaks are famous. And thanks to our immigrants, just about every type of ethnic cuisine is readily available. You won't go hungry here.
- The Sports- Sure, you've heard of the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, & Sox. But they're just for watching. Annually, Chicago hosts the world's largest triathlon and marathon. Out of towners love working out in the shadows of our skyline. And we're a metro golf mecca, home to more top courses than any other big city in America.
- The Universities- NorthShore University HealthSystem is just steps from Northwestern University, one of the nation's finest. University of Chicago is Nobel Prizeville on the South Side. Add in Loyola, DePaul (the largest Catholic University in U.S.), and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and you cannot avoid getting smarter.
- The Health Care- It all starts with NorthShore University HealthSystem, leading the way in a city loaded with some of the best doctors, nurses, and medical researchers in the world.
Above all else, Chicago is about loyalty. Give to Chicago and Chicago gives back. The city will become yours. You'll proudly tout it to outsiders and you'll protect it against the detractors. Chicagoans love Chicago because Chicago loves them. It's a great community to make your home.
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