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Cosmopolitan Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and, with three million people, the third most populous in the United States. The seat of Cook County, the city is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Chicago is the financial, economic, and cultural capital of the Midwest and has become one of the ten most influential world cities. Due to its diversification, Chicago is rated as having the most balanced economy in the nation. Chicagoans speak over 100 different languages.

The city is organized with a grid pattern. Madison Street divides the city into the North and South sides. Chicago is a realtor’s dream as it provides a number of housing options—homes, townhomes, and condominiums. The national real estate boom in recent years has encouraged an unprecedented growth in skyscraper development in Chicago. Relatively quiet areas of years past have become hip and are loaded with a number of cultural and commercial services.

Chicago’s cultural scene is defined by theater. The city is also home to the Lyric Opera, a symphony orchestra, the Joffrey Ballet, and a number of modern and jazz dance troupes. Musically, Chicago is known for its blues, soul, jazz, and gospel. From street vendors to fancy five star restaurants, just about any food craving you have can be satiated. Also, Chicago is a great place for sports lovers, as the city is home to the White Sox, the Cubs, the Bears, and the Bulls!