Horizontality, the Prairie Style, and Nature are all fundamental qualities of this famous architect.

This natural disaster destroyed most of the city in 1871.

Home to Cloud Gate and Jay Pritzker Pavilion, this park sits in the Loop area near Lake Michigan.

He played for the Chicago Bulls for 13 seasons, racking 6 championships, 5 MVP titles, and is a 10 time scoring champion.

This skyscraper design by SOM was the first building to utilize Khan's bundled tube structure.

This rotating upright wheel with multiple passenger-carrying components was the first of its kind and the centerpiece for the World's Fair.

In 1973, upon completion, it was the tallest building in the United States. Currently it is the second tallest building in the US - surpassed only by One World Trade Center.

This venue celebrated its 100th birthday this year and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.

Mies van der Rohe refined the basic steel and glass construction style, beautifully capturing simplicity and openness in this campus structure.

The name - Chicago - is a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa and is translated as...

This live show is where many comedians such as Tina Fey, Mike Meyers, John Belushi, and more got their start.

This team won the Stanley Cup last season.

The construction this structure created a legal controversy, given that there are historic limitations on the height of buildings in this park. To avoid these legal restrictions, the city classifies the structure as a work of art rather than a building.

The exposition was divided into two different areas. The Midway and this "city" made up of stucco buildings in the classical style and illuminated by electricity at night.

Said to have been inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture's surface reflects and distorts the city's skyline.

This former Chicago Bear running back holds the NFL records for most rushing yards.

This Historic Landmark located in Chicago's Loop was one of Burnham & Root's masterpiece buildings and was redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905.

The Merchant's Club of Chicago was inspired by this to commission Daniel Burnham to create the Plan of Chicago in 1909, which became the first modern comprehensive city plan in America.

The 95th floor has long been home to a restaurant, the latest tenant being "The Signature Room on the 95th Floor". Diners can look out at Chicago and Lake Michigan. (Hint - Trish and I went to the Lounge to have drinks with a view)

The Chicago Athletic Association Football team played one of the very first night football games against West Point at this location.