Chicago Scenery

Chicago, located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in the United States, is the third-largest city in the country and one of the world's financial centers. It serves as the core city of the Great Lakes Megalopolis in North America. Situated in the heart of the North American continent at coordinates 41°39′N latitude and 87°34′W longitude, Chicago is one of the largest commercial hubs and futures markets in the U.S. Its metropolitan area consistently ranks first in the nation for new business establishments and has been recognized as the most balanced economy in America. Additionally, Chicago boasts numerous skyscrapers and is celebrated as the "Birthplace of the Skyscraper."