Chicago is a sort of journalistic Yellowstone Park, offering haven to a last herd of fantastic bravos. Ben Hecht bravochicagofantastic Change image and share on social
Chicago is an exciting place which renews itself. The workshop system encourages close reading and frank discussions of papers and ideas. James Heckman chicagoclosediscussion Change image and share on social
Chicago is an extremely rough place to grow up in. Especially if you're the only brother on the block that's into bumpin' Alanis Morrisette... So 'You Oughta Know,' I moved to Oregon. Ron Funches alanisblockbrother Change image and share on social
Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring. Nelson Algren chicagocityoctober Change image and share on social
Chicago is constantly auditioning for the world, determined that one day, on the streets of Barcelona, in Berlin's cabarets, in the coffee shops of Istanbul, people will know and love us in our multidimensional glory, dream of us the way they dream of San Francisco and New York. Mary Schmich auditionbarcelonaberlin share on social
Chicago is fun. We've spent a lot of time there, about 15 years. My wife's parents and family live in Chicago, so that's a big selling point. Luke Donald bigchicagofamily Change image and share on social
Chicago is incredibly gracious. People here have so much pride. Giuliana Rancic chicagograciousincredibly Change image and share on social
Chicago is known for good steaks, expensive stores and beautiful architecture. Unfortunately, the Windy City also enjoys a reputation for corrupt politics, violent crime, and some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere in the country. Bob Barr architecturebeautifulchicago share on social
Chicago is many things to many people, and to me, it is a place where you can write. Susan Glaspell chicagopeopleplace Change image and share on social