Globalista

Affectionately known as Chi-town by the locals, Chicago started life in the 1800s as a trading stop between Canada to the North, New York to the East and the pioneers to the West. In 1871 virtually the entire city was razed to the ground by a catastrophic fire rumoured to have been started by Mrs O’Leary’s cow kicking over a lantern in the family barn. Very little survived but in keeping with true pioneer Midwestern spirit, Chicago has successfully staked its claim as one of North America’s most inspiring and energetic cities and one of the country’s most important economically.

Situated on Lake Michigan’s western shoreline at the mouth of the Chicago River, the city has become a strategic hub for industry, commerce and transportation in the Midwest and is now America’s fourth largest city. The Loop is Chicago’s central business area, home to the Magnificent Mile and some of country’s most significant examples of art deco architecture. Much of the old Chicago character can still be found in the districts outside the Loop, such as Wicker Park, Andersonville and Hyde Park where music, art and ethnicity reveal much about the city’s original fabric. World class cuisine, unrivaled music culture, Midwestern hospitality - there is much more to Chicago than gangsters, prohibition, baseball and celebrated politicians.  Although we are kinda proud of Mr President Obama.

Globalista's Pick of the Press

28 June 2009 - The New York Times - Chicago's New Wave of Microbrews
27 June 2009 - The Financial Times -  Architectour of Chicago
27 June 2009 - The Financial Times -  The Windy City's cultural delights
27 June 2009 - The Financial Times -  Windows to Chicago's Past
22 June 2009 - The Independent - What to do in Chicago by night

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