The City

• Chicago sits along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, in the State of Illinois
• The lake exerts a strong influence on the city's climate
• Nighttime temperatures range on average from 25°F (-4°C) in January to 75°F (24°C) in July

Alternative Name(s)

The Windy City

Type

City

Population

7,000,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Chicagoan

Owner/Ruler

Prince Lodin