Chicago (disambiguation) facts for kids

Chicago, Illinois is a really big city in the United States of America. It's the third largest city in the country!

The name "Chicago" can also mean many other interesting things. Let's explore some of them!

Music and Entertainment

Chicago is a popular name in the world of music, movies, and art.

The Band Chicago

• Chicago (band) is a famous American band. They play a cool mix of pop, rock, and jazz music.
• Their second album, also called Chicago, came out in 1970. It's one of their most well-known albums!

Movies and Shows

The story of "Chicago" has been told in many ways on stage and screen.

• Chicago was first a play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins in 1926.
• This play was then made into a silent movie called Chicago in 1927.
• Later, it became a very popular musical, Chicago, which first opened in 1975.
• In 2002, the musical was turned into a movie, Chicago, which won many awards!
• "Chicago" (Prison Break episode) is the 38th episode of the TV show Prison Break.

Other Songs and Art

Many artists have been inspired by the name "Chicago."

• "Chicago" (1957 song) is a song by Fred Fisher.
• "Chicago" (1970 song) is a song by Graham Nash.
• "Chicago" (2005 song) is a song by Sufjan Stevens.
• "Chicago" (2006 song) is a song by Clueso.
• "Chicago" (poem) is a famous poem written by Carl Sandburg.
• There's also a trance music artist known as Chicago (Trance artist).

Places and Things

Beyond the big city, "Chicago" also refers to other places, objects, and ideas.

Famous Schools

• The University of Chicago is a very famous school located in Chicago, Illinois. It's known for its excellent programs.

Transportation

• Chicago (CTA) refers to several train stations in Chicago. These stations are part of the city's "L" train system, which is a big public transport network. They are all named because they are on Chicago Avenue.
  • Chicago (CTA Brown Line)
  • Chicago (CTA Red Line)
  • Chicago (CTA Blue Line)

Other Places Around the World

• Chicago, Western Cape is a suburb located in Paarl, South Africa.
• Club Atlético Nueva Chicago is a sports club in Argentina.

Cool Facts and More

• Windows 95 was a computer operating system that was secretly called "Chicago" when it was being made.
• USS Chicago is the name given to several ships in the United States Navy.
• 334 Chicago is the name of an asteroid in space!
• Chicago house is a type of electronic dance music that started in Chicago.
• Chicago Powerfest is a metal music festival held every year near Chicago.
• Chicago (typeface) is a classic computer font that was used on old Apple Macintosh computers.

See also

In Spanish: Chicago (desambiguación) para niños