Chicago

Illinois Cook County

Chicago

A city in Cook County, Illinois — population 2,677,643 as of 2020.

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News in Chicago

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WCCS Radio September 9

BUCS BATTER CHISOX WITH FIRST-INNING BLITZ

The Pirates' started their road trip by blasting the White Sox in Chicago. Joe Block has the story. The Pirates will look to make it two in a row in C...

Local Sports
South Lake Tablet September 9

Joseph Battisto (December 11, 1931 – September 3, 2026)

Joseph Battisto, 94, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1931, to immigrant parents Tomasso and Philomena Battisto and was born and raised in Little Italy in Chicago. Joseph married Patricia Racette on October 3, 1959. They shared nearly 60 years of…

Obituaries
GPB News September 8

New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids

A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.

General
WVIA Public Media September 8

New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids

A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.

Government & Civic
ButlerRadio.com September 8

The Pittsburgh Pirates open a six-game road trip to Chicago tonight, with the first of three games with the White Sox. First pitch is 7:40pm. WISR pre-game begins at 7:15pm. Bubba Chandler will start for the Pirates. He is 6-9 this season with a 4.30 ERA. The Pirates begin the…

General
WCCS Radio September 8

PIRATES SET TO START WEEK IN CHICAGO

The Pirates start a nine-game road trip with two series in one city. Greg Brown previews tonight's opener, the first of six games in Chicago. After sp...

General

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Chicago by the numbers

Population 2,677,643Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
227.75 sq mi (589.86 km²), 6.79 sq mi water
Median age
35.8
Households
1,160,205
Persons per household
2.3
Median household income
$77,902
Median house value
$334,100
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
ADMINISTRATOR
Address
121 N LA SALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Municipal record
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