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Question
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Windy City
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Most Modern City
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City of Records
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -So, Why Is Chicago Called the Windy City? Based on these early records, the nickname “Windy City” originated based on the area’s windstorms and because the people were known for being full of hot air.
Detailed explanation-2: -Indeed, Chicago is a rather windy city, but it certainly isn’t the windiest. With an average wind speed of about 10.3 mph, Chicago ranks 12th windiest among the nation’s major cities.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chicago is comprised of 77 community areas. Chicago’s nicknames include: The Windy City, City of Big Shoulders, The Second City, The White City, and The City That Works. Chicago’s motto, urbs in horto or “city in a garden, ‘’ was adopted in the 1830s and alludes to the city’s impressive and historic park system.
Detailed explanation-4: -The origins of Chicago’s famous nickname are not entirely clear. The most obvious explanation is that it comes from the frigid breezes that blow off Lake Michigan and sweep through the city’s streets.