Chicago-style: The adjective seems to attach itself to everything in Chicago, Illinois—from vibrant downtown Chicago, architecture and political machines to deep-dish pizza, hot dogs and blues music. Chicago residents do things with their own distinctive flair, creating innovations that resound far beyond the city's borders. The result is a world-class city with stunning architecture, an internationally acclaimed symphony, champion sports teams such as the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs, a host of renowned Chicago museums such as the Field Museum, great hotels in downtown Chicago and miles/kilometers of gorgeous beaches.
It's no simple matter to precisely define Chicago, Illinois. This large city is many things at once—a blue-collar town that's full of high culture and gracious living; a town of historical importance that's in no way stuck in the past; a classic Midwestern city with international importance and a multitude of vibrant ethnic neighborhoods. Ultimately, Chicago's refusal to conform to any single style, even one that bears its name, is what truly defines this city.
