Situated along beautiful Lake Michigan, Chicago has everything you could ever want: live entertainment, the world’s largest outdoor food festival, championship sports teams, rich history and culture to explore, vibrant neighborhoods in which to raise your family or live on your own for the first time! We can’t forget deep dish pizza and Chicago Style hot dogs; don’t ask for ketchup on these dogs!
Why is Chicago such a great city?
- 552 parks are nestled throughout the city. 19 miles of biking or walking paths stretch along 15 miles of beaches with 26 miles of lakefront views. It’s easy to find a little piece of nature to explore and enjoy.
- Over 7,300 restaurants with every cuisine imaginable, 200 theaters, hundreds of museums and art galleries and 5 major sports teams call Chicago their home. Almost every major musical or theatrical act makes its way to this city!
- Chicago is home to Lincoln Park Zoo- one of the world’s last free zoos. Famed Millennium Park is a destination that must not be missed! In winter, you can ice skate through it! Navy Pier offers breathtaking views of Chicago from its enormous Ferris Wheel, as well as restaurants, shops and Shakespearean Theatre. Chicago caters to every member of your family!
- Comedy Clubs, 4 am bars and hundreds of smaller music venues host Chicago’s thriving local artist scene. You could fill every night out with a different experience.
- Chicago’s finest shopping along the Magnificent Mile is legendary and beckons you!
Why should you consider making Chicago your home?
- Chicago is home to thousands of companies including 11 that are on the Fortune 500 list. There is work to be done. A job for anyone.
- Public transportation is available to every corner of the city. Most residents of Chicago rely solely on the city’s elevated train system, bus routes or the infinite amount of taxi services available. Many don’t even own a vehicle.
- Chicago’s airports and major thoroughfares make traveling to and from extremely easy.
- The city was recently voted # 1 friendliest of tourist cities~ It is wonderful to live in a place where people are warm and friendly!