The Flag
The second star represents this historic event, also the namesake of the greatest soccer team on earth.
What is the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Home to the majority of the City's iconic skyline, this district is "everyone's neighborhood"
This politician has been the governor since 2019, focusing his tenure on Infrastructure and Corporate Growth incentives.
Who is JB Pritzker?
With more than 9,000 miles of lines by 1880, Chicago was the undisputed American capital of this type of transit. A title that continues to this day.
What is Rail?
The founding of Fort Dearborn established the city of Chicago on the banks of lake Michigan, this emblem on the city flag represents that moment
What is the first star?
Just north of downtown, this district blends business with nightlife and is a favorite for client entertainment.
What is River North?
This is the population within the city limits, making up a significant portion of the 9.7Million Metro area population.
What is 2.7 Million?
By 1905, Chicago's population boom leads it to become the 2nd largest city in America. Passing this east coast former capital.
What is Philadelphia?
Also the birthplace of PBR and the Ferris Wheel, the third star on the city flag represents this event.
The 1893 World's Fair
This former warehouse district has turned into a modern corporate hub, home to McDonald's, Google, and Dyson.
What is West Loop?
A truly diverse city, with White, Black, and Hispanic populations all accounting for ~30% of the population, and this 4th largest demographic group accounting for 7%.
What is Asian?
During this global event, Chicago's manufacturing production thrived as a hub for aircraft, munitions, and machine tool production.
What is World War 2?
On the eve of Chicagos centennial, this event marks the city's progress towards modernity and is represented by the flag's 4th star
Technically a subset of the West Loop, this former meatpacking center is rapidly transforming and has become an investment hub for startups and creative agencies
What is Fulton Market?
This progressive city leader has focused his time as Mayor on public safety investment and downtown revitalization
During the 60's the city's primary economic output began to transition towards financial services, publishing, and legal sectors. And away from this sector due to competition from automation.
What is manufacturing?
This major international airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines and connected to the CTA system via the Orange Line.
What is Midway Airport?