Chicago is one of the biggest cities in all of the United States.

It lies on the south-west edge of Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes.

Lake Michigan provided the ability for trade.

Through many rivers it connects to the Ocean.
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Chicago is home to one of the tallest buildings in the world.

It is the fourth tallest currently, the only being taller are Taipei 101, in Taipei, Taiwan, and the Personas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Sears tower is 110 stories tall, 442 meters, or 1,451 feet.

Along with the Sears Tower Chicago there are many other cool sites, such as Navy Pier, where you can go out for a day and go shopping, ride the giant Ferris Wheel, or do many other activities.

Also there is "The Bean" in Millenium Park, or Buckingham Fountain, which is lit up at night with many different colors.

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Chicago is a great city where you can go shopping if you want, or just walk around seeing the sights.

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There are many different foods, from different countries and you can always find a good food place, just around the corner.

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