These institutions consistently rank among the top "National Universities" in the United States, as determined by U.S. News & World Report. In northern Illinois, ComEd (a division of Exelon) operates the greatest number of nuclear generating plants in any US state. [citation needed], The Great Migration, which had been on pause due to the Depression, resumed at an even faster pace in the second wave, as hundreds of thousands of blacks from the South arrived in the city to work in the steel mills, railroads, and shipping yards. The Chicago metropolitan area is the third-largest media market in North America, after New York City and Los Angeles and a major media hub. As the seat of Cook County (the second-most populous U.S. county), the city is the center of the Chicago metropolitan area, one of the largest in the world. Chicago has also been the home of several prominent talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey Show, The Rosie Show, The Jerry Springer Show, The Phil Donahue Show, The Jenny Jones Show, and more. [351], Electricity for most of northern Illinois is provided by Commonwealth Edison, also known as ComEd. [136], There are many sunny but cold days in winter. Religious groups represented include Muslims and Bah'. The religious face of America is largely a Christian one, with roughly seven-in-ten Americans belonging to that faith. Illinois. 2012. These areas contribute famous skyscrapers, abundant restaurants, shopping, museums, a stadium for the Chicago Bears, convention facilities, parkland, and beaches. Chicago's Italian community has historically been based along the Taylor Street and Grand Avenue corridors on the West Side of the city. [58] The desire to join the city was driven by municipal services that the city could provide its residents. [81], On December 2, 1942, physicist Enrico Fermi conducted the world's first controlled nuclear reaction at the University of Chicago as part of the top-secret Manhattan Project. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Count White 1 Hispanic 2 Black Asian Mixed 1 Other 1 32.3% 878k 28.7% 779k 30.9% 840k 6.1% 165k 1.6% 44.1k 0.3% 8,346. Because of this, ComEd reports indicate that Chicago receives about 75% of its electricity from nuclear power. [47][48][49], In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed an area about 4 miles (6.4km) long and 1-mile (1.6km) wide, a large section of the city at the time. ), Other Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad. [286], According to reports in 2013, "most of Chicago's violent crime comes from gangs trying to maintain control of drug-selling territories",[287] and is specifically related to the activities of the Sinaloa Cartel, which is active in several American cities. [355] Because of low participation in the blue bag programs, the city began a pilot program for blue bin recycling like other cities. Loyola Chicago ranks 307 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity. (+1) 202-419-4372 | Media Inquiries. importance of religion by metro area, Learn More: importance of religion in one's life, Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, % of adults in the Chicago metro area who attend religious services, Compare: There were 1,152,868 housing units at an average density of 5,075.8 per square mile (1,959.8/km2). The term "midway" for a fair or carnival referred originally to the Midway Plaisance, a strip of park land that still runs through the University of Chicago campus and connects the Washington and Jackson Parks. Chicago is the theatre capital of the U.S. birthplace of storefront theatre and improv comedy, home to long-running Broadway hits and boasting more world premieres than any other city in the country. 3.52. The most populous city in Florida is also one of its most religious cities, and while very diverse religiously, still has a large majority which at least identifies with one religion. Chicago has one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the United States. Within sixty years of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the population went from about 300,000 to over 3million,[157] and reached its highest ever recorded population of 3.6million for the 1950 census. Israelis began coming to Chicago in the 1970s during a period of . The historic Chicago Cultural Center (1897), originally serving as the Chicago Public Library, now houses the city's Visitor Information Center, galleries and exhibit halls. [94] Emanuel was sworn in as mayor on May 16, 2011, and won re-election in 2015. Richard M. Daley, son of Richard J. Daley, was elected in 1989. It reports the number of congregations in every U.S. county and equivalents for participating faith groups. [295] In 2011, Chicago's murders fell another 1.2% to 431 (a rate of 15.94 per 100,000). [10] Chicago also hosts the headquarters of the largest Lutheran body in the United States, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Of the area's colleges and universities, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois Chicago are classified as "highest research" doctoral universities. (Stacey Wescott, Chicago Tribune) Muslims have become the third-largest religious group in the state after Roman Catholics and independent evangelicals. The early years of Chicago coincided with the significant rise in Irish immigration in the 1830s and 1840s. [169][170] Since the 2013 legalization of same-sex marriage in Illinois, over 10,000 same-sex couples have wed in Cook County, a majority of them in Chicago. Religion Census. Police and political pressure caused the organization to disband. All other percentages (such as state-level data or data on specific demographic groups) are rounded to the nearest integer (e.g., 23%). [17] There are approximately 70,000 Bosnian Americans in Chicago. Recently, the city began installing wind turbines on government buildings to promote renewable energy.[352][353][354]. As of the 2010 Census, 578,100 residents of the City of Chicago, had full or partial Mexican origins.[7]. 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(+1) 202-419-4300 | Main [251] T.S.Eliot's first professionally published poem, "The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock", was first published by Poetry. [141], According to the National Weather Service, Chicago's highest official temperature reading of 105F (41C) was recorded on July 24, 1934. frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing by metro area, Learn More: frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing, At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Seldom/never, % of adults in the Chicago metro area who feel a sense of wonder about the universe, Compare: This local church is pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, assisted by six Episcopal Vicars, each responsible for a vicariate (region). Chicago is a major world financial center, with the second-largest central business district in the United States. Among the nations biggest metro areas, Phoenix has one of the highest concentrations of Mormons (6%). [339] The program started on June 15 with 10 different scooter companies, including scooter sharing market leaders Bird, Jump, Lime and Lyft. Pixabay . The Devon Avenue corridor on the far north side is one of the largest South Asian neighborhoods/markets in North America. This proved successful and blue bins were rolled out across the city. An expansion will include 32 acres of linear park space along the Chicago River, 10 acres of sports and recreational fields and 17 acres of wetland park. Nearly one-in-ten New Yorkers (8%) are Jewish, 3% are Muslim and another 3% are Hindu. The Bears have won more games in the history of the NFL than any other team,[257] and only the Green Bay Packers, their longtime rivals, have won more championships. In 1933 and 1934, the city celebrated its centennial by hosting the Century of Progress International Exposition World's Fair. [158][159] To these ethnic groups, the basis of the city's industrial working class, were added an additional influx of African Americans from the American Southwith Chicago's black population doubling between 1910 and 1920 and doubling again between 1920 and 1930. Gordon, Matthew J. [189] The Chicago metropolitan area has the third-largest science and engineering work force of any metropolitan area in the nation. Even before then, it was not unheard of for Republican presidential candidates to win handily in downstate Illinois, only to lose statewide due to large Democratic margins in Chicago. Winters are relatively cold and snowy. [173], According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data estimates for 20082012, the median income for a household in the city was $47,408, and the median income for a family was $54,188. [3], In 2000, 21.7% of the population was foreign born; of this, 56.3% came from Latin America, 23.1% from Europe, 18.0% from Asia and 2.6% from other parts of the world. In the 1800s, Chicago became the nation's railroad hub, and by 1910 over 20 railroads operated passenger service out of six different downtown terminals. [361] In some cases, these exchanges have led to further informal collaborations, such as the academic relationship between the Buehler Center on Aging, Health & Society at the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University and the Institute of Gerontology of Ukraine (originally of the Soviet Union), that was originally established as part of the Chicago-Kyiv sister cities program.[363]. Of the 1,061,928 households in the 2000 census, 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. [332], The city of Chicago has a higher than average percentage of households without a car. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. [263], Five area colleges play in DivisionI conferences: two from major conferencesthe DePaul Blue Demons (Big East Conference) and the Northwestern Wildcats (Big Ten Conference)and three from other D1 conferencesthe Chicago State Cougars (Western Athletic Conference); the Loyola Ramblers (Missouri Valley Conference); and the UIC Flames (Horizon League). In addition, Chicago is the home of satirical national news outlet, The Onion, as well as its sister pop-culture publication, The A.V. [124] Presently, the four tallest buildings in the city are Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower, also a building with its own zip code), Trump International Hotel and Tower, the Aon Center (previously the Standard Oil Building), and the John Hancock Center. To accommodate rapid population growth and demand for better sanitation, the city improved its infrastructure. [245], One of the world's most decorated restaurants and a recipient of three Michelin stars, Alinea is located in Chicago. In the 1850s, Chicago gained national political prominence as the home of Senator Stephen Douglas, the champion of the KansasNebraska Act and the "popular sovereignty" approach to the issue of the spread of slavery. [63], The city established many large, well-landscaped municipal parks, which also included public sanitation facilities. ), Apostolic Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad. The city has a large population of Bulgarians, Lithuanians,[23] Croats, Jews, Greeks and Serbs. 42.07% of Loyola Chicago students come from out of state, and 3.78% come from out of the country. Chicago is also featured in a few video games, including Watch Dogs and Midtown Madness, a real-life, car-driving simulation game. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. [285] In June 2017, the Chicago Police Department and the Federal ATF announced a new task force, similar to past task forces, to address the flow of illegal guns and repeat offenses with guns. 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[citation needed] Highly regarded universities in Chicago and the surrounding area are: the University of Chicago; Northwestern University; Illinois Institute of Technology; Loyola University Chicago; DePaul University; Columbia College Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago. While Christians make up between 65% and 75% of adults in most of those metro areas - and people with no religious affiliation generally make up roughly 20-25% of the population - some cities stand out for a variety of reasons. religious attendance by metro area, Learn More: attendance at religious services, At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never, % of adults in the Chicago metro area who pray, Compare: Chase Bank has its commercial and retail banking headquarters in Chicago's Chase Tower. With a population of 2,746,388 in the 2020 census,[7] it is also the most populous city in the Midwest. frequency of reading scripture by metro area, Learn More: frequency of reading scripture, At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Seldom/never, % of adults in the Chicago metro area who say the holy scripture is, Compare: From 1928 to 1933, the city witnessed a tax revolt, and the city was unable to meet payroll or provide relief efforts. In recent years the state of Illinois has been leaning towards building an entirely new airport in the Illinois suburbs of Chicago. In the 1840s, Chicago became a major grain port, and in the 1850s and 1860s Chicago's pork and beef industry expanded. ), Eclectic, a bit of everything, "I have my own beliefs", Other in the "Unitarian and other liberal faiths" family, Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. Annual festivals feature various acts, such as Lollapalooza and the Pitchfork Music Festival. Of all households, 32.6% were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [14] It is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Archer-Daniels-Midland, Conagra Brands, Exelon, JLL, Kraft Heinz, McDonald's, Mondelez International, Motorola Solutions, Sears, and United Airlines Holdings.[18]. The first Bosnians settled in Chicago in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, joining other immigrants seeking better opportunities and better lives. [3] The White population continues to remain the largest racial category and includes the 10.9% of Hispanics who identify as White with the remaining Hispanics identifying as Other Race (43.5%), Multiracial (40.1%), Black (1.5%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (3.7%), Asian (0.3%), and Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (0.1%). [127][128], A popular tourist activity is to take an architecture boat tour along the Chicago River. Population estimates in 2008 put the number of people in the city proper at 2,853,114, while suburban populations continue to grow, with estimates at 9,785,747 for the combined city and suburbs. Of the total population, 28.1% of those under the age of 18 and 15.5% of those 75 and older were living below the poverty line. [361] In addition, the Chicago Sister Cities program hosts a number of delegation and formal exchanges. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. Frank Gehry's detailed, stainless steel band shell, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, hosts the classical Grant Park Music Festival concert series. By the time of the official census count in 1990, it was overtaken by Los Angeles as the United States' second largest city. [16] Moreover, the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, which helped move goods from the Great Lakes south on the Mississippi River, and of the railroads in the 19th century made the city a major transportation center in the United States. He was reelected in 1987 but died of a heart attack soon after. The Port of Chicago consists of several major port facilities within the city of Chicago operated by the Illinois International Port District (formerly known as the Chicago Regional Port District). The Chicago campus of Northwestern University includes the Feinberg School of Medicine; Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is ranked as the best hospital in the Chicago metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report for 201718;[358] the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly named the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), which is ranked the best U.S. rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News & World Report;[359] the new Prentice Women's Hospital; and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Explore the data and maps. [265] Lincoln Park, the largest of the city's parks, covers 1,200 acres (490ha) and has over 20million visitors each year, making it third in the number of visitors after Central Park in New York City, and the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.[266], There is a historic boulevard system,[267] a network of wide, tree-lined boulevards which connect a number of Chicago parks. Data from 372groups has arrived. There is a substantial Romani community in Chicago. The DW60 stands at approximately 196ft (60m), which is 46 feet (14m) taller than the previous wheel. In 2015, roughly 4% of the population identified as LGBTQ+. Their service territory borders Iroquois County to the south, the Wisconsin border to the north, the Iowa border to the west and the Indiana border to the east. 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