Chicago ( /ʃɨˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (help·info) or /ʃɨˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with more than 2.8 million people, the 3rd largest city in the United States. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S., and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area with over 9.5 million people across three states.
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Date founded:
- 1833
Time zone(s):
Area:
- 613.82718 km² (237 mi² )
Population:
- 2,836,658 (Jul 1, 2007)
Also known as:
- City of Chicago,
- Chicago, IL,
- The City With Broad Shoulders,
- The City That Works,
- The Windy City,
- Chicago, Illinois,
- Chicago Illinois
