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Chicago is situated on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan next to Indiana, it is the third largest city in the United States and the largest city in Illinois state. Typically Chicago has warm and humid summers with average temperatures between 27 and 29°C. If travelling in winter, expect a very cold, windy and snowy forecast with minus degrees so be sure to pack appropriately. Chicago is divided into three main sections by the Chicago River, the North Side, the West Side and the South Side. Chicago’s centre for cultural, commercial and financial institutions is the CBD which is known as the Loop, it is also home to Grant Park. Lincoln Park is a beautiful park that is a must visit while in Chicago, it stretches 8.9km’s along the lakefront, it is also home to the Lincoln Park Zoo another popular tourist attraction. Chicago is where the very famous T.V personality Oprah Winfrey calls home; her television production company Harpo Studios is located in the Near West Side neighbourhood. A popular place to visit that draws millions of tourists each year is Navy Pier which features the Chicago’s 46m Ferris wheel. Also located within the same precinct are many shops, various restaurants featuring international fare, museums, exhibition halls and auditoriums. Chicago is known for many different types of specialty foods, and it’s sure to be unlike anything you are used to, especially if you’re not from the U.S. So pop into any of the local cafes or diners to try some of the local favourites- deep dish pizza or a Chicago-style hot dog, there are two distinct sandwiches in Chicago- the Italian beef sandwich and the Maxwell Street Polish, which is a grilled kielbasa. Chicago is home to a number of major sporting teams and in 2006 was named the best sports city in the United States. To experience the United States sporting spirit it might be an idea to take in the competitive atmosphere of a sporting game including any of the, Major Baseball League (MBL), National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA) or the National Hockey League (NHL), one of the most famous NBA basketball teams in the world, The Chicago Bulls resides in Chicago.