Some 2.7 million residents now call Chicago home and it’s the third largest city by population in the US (behind New York City and Los Angeles). In addition, the city welcomed nearly 52 million visitors in 2023.

People from around the world flock to the city to see attractions such as Millennium Park and the Willis Tower, as well as to enjoy the vibrant music and theatre scenes, urban beaches, and world food across the city’s diverse neighborhoods.

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