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2 days ago · Chicago saw a major rise in violent crime starting in the late 1960s. Murders in the city peaked in 1974, with 970 murders when the city's population was over three million, resulting in a murder rate of around 29 per 100,000, and again in 1992, with 943 murders when the city had fewer than three million people, resulting in a murder rate of 34 ...
1 day ago · Make the most of the Windy City with the inviting amenities and unbeatable location of La Quinta ® by Wyndham Chicago Downtown. Located in the heart of the financial district, our welcoming hotel is near Lyric Opera of Chicago, the United Center (home of the Bulls and Blackhawks), Soldier Field (home of the Bears), the Willis Tower and its ...
5 days ago · Summary of cost of living in Chicago, Illinois. Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,575; Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,912; Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than in 79% of cities in USA (7 out of 29) Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than in 83% of cities in N. America (7 out of 35)
5 days ago · Daily high temperatures of 100 degrees or greater recorded in Chicago-from earliest to most recent. Date. Temperature. July 16, 1887. 100. July 17, 1887. 100. July 10, 1901. 102.
1 day ago · Catch some of Chicago’s finest burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers and screenings of incredible digital content played live in this hour-long show. Specialty cocktails, intimate tables, and a true speakeasy feel make this one of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend. Grab tickets to the show here! 16.
5 days ago · The Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (Paid Time Off Ordinance) on November 9, 2023. This ordinance guarantees up to five days of paid vacation time and five days of paid sick time for all Chicago workers who work at least 80 hours within any 120-day period – doubling the number of guaranteed paid time off for Chicago’s workers.
2 days ago · Chicago - Administration, Society, Culture: Chicago’s government is as complex as its people, with layers of shared responsibility created by its history. The city itself is divided into 50 wards and is led by a mayor who is elected to a four-year term. However, many powers belong to the aldermen, one elected from each ward, who sit on the city council and must approve most mayoral actions. A series of semi-independent departments and agencies oversee such governmental responsibilities as ...
