What's the nickname for Chicago, Illinois?

Correct answer: The Windy City

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What people think about it: 40 Comments
Ms.JCG
Ms.JCG
I used to lead tours in my hometown of Chicago. The nickname actually refers to the hot air of the city's politicians, not the wind!
Living4Love88
Living4Love88
If Chicago is your hometown or Illinois your Home State. Like this ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜˜
Player #1521350
Player #1521350
Charlie's angel, because it has nothing to do with wind but rather politicians making ridiculous statements (i. e. Blowing wind).
Canis Lupus
Canis Lupus
For those born there, I know it is sweet...but I avoid huge cities like there is plague there. Give me wide open spaces and freedom!
Player #2866452
Player #2866452
I was born and raised in Chicago Illinois
Player #2360012
Player #2360012
My hometown โค๏ธ
Ms.JCG
Ms.JCG
I used to lead tours in Chicago. The real truth behind the nickname: the politicians' hot air!
Player #17691939
Player #17691939
I'm very surprised they didn't mention why it was called the "Windy City". As others have pointed out, it is from the politicians blowing wind and not actual wind. The fun facts after the questions are usually much better.
Chalmers75
Chalmers75
I thought it was a reference to Chicago's pontificating politicans.
Guillermo
Guillermo
considering Boston's signature dish is baked beans.. I am surprised that is not known as the "Windy city"?
Right ✅️ US
Right ✅️ US
Player #2866452, So ๐Ÿ˜ž sorry
Right ✅️ US
Right ✅️ US
When in that Windy shCity 'keep your eyes on your luggage.!.
MerelyMo1
MerelyMo1
Love my ๐Ÿ™ city
Cat Mom
Cat Mom
Player #587507, it's that not what she just said, twice?
leo
leo
Player #2866452, poor player
Ham
Ham
Lived there my whole life, in my sixties now, can truly tell you Windy City refers to those corrupt blowhard politicians throughout the years. But it really does it windy there,especially in the winter when that wind is blowing off of Lake Michigan
Ladybird
Ladybird
Again, I know the answers. I have brothers in the windy city!
Chris
Chris
Born in central Illinois but lived near Chicago for several years. Miss Lake shore drive and Wrigley in the summertime.
MasterOfTrivia
MasterOfTrivia
Ahh my beloved Chi-town! And its STILL windy as ever with those nuthin but hot air politicians! >_<
Alfredo Hernandez
Alfredo Hernandez
Ms.JCG, that would make a lot of sense
NiecyPoo
NiecyPoo
Pupu, Why???
NiecyPoo
NiecyPoo
veronica, Where St. Cabrini hospital located
NiecyPoo
NiecyPoo
el stupitho, me too. wow
ohffs
ohffs
The nickname has never had anything to do with actual wind or weather.
Maiman3
Maiman3
My home! Aka Chi City / The Go / Windy City / Chi Town ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
LillySparrow
LillySparrow
Ms.JCG, true, true, true! They do still blow a lot of hot air!!! (Liars)
AndyAlwysSmiling
AndyAlwysSmiling
Ms.JCG, Personally I don't like too much wind; here today it is windy.
Jimmie Hughes
Jimmie Hughes
I was born in Chicago in 85 and I was raised up here the nickname Windy City, but I never knew that it was another name for Chicago until I reached my teen years.
carina lespron
carina lespron
when I started playing this game couldn't stop.
Dave
Dave
Texas Cowboys used to to drive cattle overland on the Chisholm Trail all the way from their ranches to slaughter hice by the light-green water of the bay, which soon became dark-green due to the cowโ€™s blood spilled into it by meat packers. ๐Ÿ„ ๐Ÿฉธ
Ellie
Ellie
Gryphyn, read a book
Ellie
Ellie
Ricky Roma, your corrupt
Ellie
Ellie
Ms.JCG, yes Right I am from Chi town
alex
alex
my dumb behind thought because it was windy over in Chi town, LoL
It’s The Dragon
It’s The Dragon
I love Chicago! Used to live on in the suburbs, but nothing beats taking a good long walk through the downtown:)
So&#39;o
So&#39;o
Wow Ms.JCG that's so interesting. ty for sharing. Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii.
Player #63528043
Player #63528043
is a aaliyah.childs
bebe
bebe
Canis Lupus, give me country over city any of ay
bebe
bebe
Ms.JCG, I agree
Player #43423094
Player #43423094
Ms.JCG, I have always heard that as well.