Chicago

[shi-kah-goh, -kaw-] / ʃɪˈkɑ goʊ, -ˈkɔ- /

NOUN

u.s. city

Synonyms

STRONG

Chi

WEAK

Chi-town City by the Lake City of the Lakes and Prairies Fort Dearborn Second City the Loop the Windy City

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Chicago

“Everyone wants to pick and squeeze. That will almost always make things worse,” said Dr. Lauren Fine, founder of Fine Dermatology in Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Williams stunned the Packers twice last season with fourth-quarter comebacks, including one in the play-offs, but Chicago are not the same threat without him.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

An autographed Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals was privately sold to a Miami real estate investor for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Researchers at the University of Chicago found personalized pricing could benefit many consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

They should be moving forward with their plan and well on their way to Chicago.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple