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Michigan fans welcome Palin...McCain ran nearly even with him in Kent County. Calvin College students Megan Patzky of Racine, Wis., and Sarah Cranmer of Chicago were among those waiting overnight to get wrist bands. The two 20-year-olds skipped their Wednesday classes... In this article: Sarah Palin, Michigan, Sean Hannity, Republican Party, John McCain, and Barack Obama |
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ABC News | November 03, 2009
Obama Promises New Dawn of Leadership
...passion to this campaign. All of this happened because of you. Thanks, Barack" McCain called Obama from Phoenix to concede the election at 10 p.m. in Chicago. Soon after, the Arizona senator went before his supporters to thank them and...
In this article: Barack Obama, John McCain, White House, George W. Bush, and Michelle Obama
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Miami Herald - Politics | November 17, 2009
Pearce asked to step down from gas pipeline post by Obama
...longtime friend and campaign adviser Valerie Jarrett to a senior post in his White House, a move that makes clear the importance of his Chicago political connections as he moves to take the reins of power in Washington. Jarrett, who as an...
In this article: Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Natural gas, Alaska, Lisa Murkowski, White House, Valerie Jarrett, Mark Begich, and Washington
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Miami transit summit seeks public comments
...a telephone interview with the Express yesterday, from his Washington DC office. Obama picks another Chicagoan for senior post, sets meeting with McCain WASHINGTON a Barack Obama on Friday named longtime friend and campaign adviser...
In this article: Barack Obama, Evo Morales, Valerie Jarrett, Miami, Florida, Washington DC, Jeffrey Davidow, Cuba, White House, and Michelle Obama
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Yahoo! News | November 03, 2009
Little fanfare for anniversary of Obama's election (AFP)
...and two wars. On November 4, 2008, Obama was feted by a joyous crowd during his victory speech in a Chicago park after beating Republican John McCain to the White House in an election that promised to reshape his nation. But 12 months on...
In this article: Barack Obama, Recession, United States, White House, Unemployment, University of Texas, and John McCain
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Official: Craig to step down as White House lawyer
...years of service, half of which he spent out on the presidential campaign trail. Obama picks another Chicagoan for senior post, sets meeting with McCain WASHINGTON a Barack Obama on Friday named longtime friend and campaign adviser...
In this article: Barack Obama, Greg Craig, White House, Detainee, Guantanamo, Valerie Jarrett, and EPA
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Politico.com: Congress | November 19, 2009
Obama uncertain on attending summit
...loss for the president in Copenhagen. Obama has come home empty-handed from Copenhagen before, when he flew to the Danish capital to help his hometown of Chicago lobby for the 2016 Olympic Games. "He weighs the leadership on the issue...
In this article: Barack Obama, Copenhagen, Bob Corker, Climate change, United States, Global warming, Adobe Flash Player, and Stanford Law School
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Ron Paul's son borrows tactics for Ky. Senate bid
...climate change and possibly immigration reform will be bearing down on Congress. Obama picks another Chicagoan for senior post, sets meeting with McCain WASHINGTON a Barack Obama on Friday named longtime friend and campaign adviser...
In this article: Ron Paul, Rand Paul, GOP, Kentucky, Barack Obama, New Jersey Devils, FIU, Valerie Jarrett, and Trey Grayson
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Chicago (/ʃɨˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or IPA: /ʃɨˈkɔːɡoʊ|/) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with more than 2.8 million people, the 3rd largest city in the United States. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S., and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area with over 9.5 million people across three states.
After a series of wars with the local Native Americans, Chicago was founded in 1833, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed. The city became a major transportation and telecommunications hub in North America. Today, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure, with its O'Hare International Airport as the second busiest airport in the world. In modern times, the city has taken on an additional dimension as a center for business and finance, and is listed as one of the world's top ten Global Financial Centers. Chicago is a stronghold of the Democratic Party, and has been home to influential politicians, including the current President of the United States, Barack Obama. The World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University rated Chicago as an alpha world city.
, the city attracted 32.8 million domestic visitors and about 1.15 million foreign visitors. Making use of its abundant resources, Chicago has a heritage for hosting major international, national, regional, and local events that include commerce, culture, entertainment, politics, and sports.
- Name:
- City of Chicago
- Also Known As:
- The Windy City, The Second City, Chi-Town, Hog Butcher for the World, City of Big Shoulders, The City That Works, and others found at List of nicknames for Chicago
- Type:
- City
- Motto:
- Urbs in Horto (City in a Garden), Make Big Plans (Make No Small Plans), I Will
- Government type:
- Mayor-council
- Founding Date:
- March 04, 1837
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 234.0
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 227.2
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 6.9
- Elevation (ft):
- 586
- Urban Population:
- 8711000
- Time Zone:
- CST
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