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Spotlight on Chicago SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO WELCOME TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its noted Impressionist and Post- Impressionist works. Contents Climate and Geography 02 Cost of Living and Transportation 03 Sports and Outdoor Activities 04 Shopping and Dining 05 Schools and Education 06 GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO l 01 SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO CLIMATE The climate of Chicago is classified as humid continental with all four seasons distinctly Chicago, IL Climate Graph represented: wet, cool springs; somewhat hot, and often humid, summers; pleasantly mild autumns; and cold winters. However, Chicago is known for the strong air currents that blow in from Lake Michigan, earning it the nickname “The Windy City.” Average High/Low Temperatures Low / High January 18oF / 32oF July 66oF / 81oF Average Precipitation Rain 37 in. Snow 37 in. GEOGRAPHY Chicago is located in northeastern Illinois on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan. It is the principal city in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, situated in the Midwestern United States and the Great Lakes region. Chicago rests on a continental divide at the site of the Chicago Portage, connecting the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes watersheds. The city lies beside huge freshwater Lake Michigan, and two rivers—the Chicago River in downtown and the Calumet River in the industrial far South Side—flow entirely or partially through Chicago. Chicago’s history and economy are closely tied to its proximity to Lake Michigan. While the Chicago River historically handled much of the region’s waterborne cargo, today’s huge lake freighters use the city’s Lake Calumet Harbor on the South Side. The lake also provides another positive effect, moderating Chicago’s climate; making waterfront neighborhoods slightly warmer in winter and cooler in summer. GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO l 02 SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO COST OF LIVING In Chicago the cost of living is 12% higher than the Illinois average and 11% higher than the U.S. average. The median home price is $50,000 more than the national average and residents experience a year over year appreciation rate over 2%. As to be expected in the third-largest city in the United States, most goods and services (including groceries, transportation, and utilities) are higher than the national average. Key Housing Figures* Median Home Purchase Price Median Monthly Rent (1BDRM) $289,900 $1,798 *Sources: www.zillow.com - accessed 07/21/2017, www.numbeo.com - accessed 07/21/2017 TRANSPORTATION Highways Interstate Highways I-55, I-57, I-90, I-94, I-290 US Highways US-14, US-20, US-41 State Highways 1, 19, 43, 50, 64, 171 Airport Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Department of Motor Vehicles 5401 N. Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 http://www.dmv,org/il-illinois GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO l 03 SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT Chicago is a city replete with cultural diversity, breathtaking architecture, delicious and diverse cuisine and unique entertainment districts. The city is well known for its deep dish pizzas, blues music, and Navy Pier attractions such as the Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Giant Ferris Wheel. Many residents rely on the public transportation system which makes mobility easy to virtually all outlets of the city. With many young working professionals, Chicago is known to be very welcoming to meeting new people. SPORTS Pro Teams MLB - Chicago Cubs MLB - Chicago White Sox MLS - Chicago Fire NBA - Chicago Bulls NFL - Chicago Bears NHL - Chicago Blackhawks WNBA - Chicago Sky Major Venues Allstate Arena Guaranteed Rate Field Soldier Field Toyota Park United Center Wrigley Field OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE Parks & Trails Fun on the Water Attractions Discover More Burnham Park Lake Michigan Brookfield Zoo chicago.com Grant Park North Avenue Beach Navy Pier choosechicago.com Lincoln Park Oak Street Beach Shedd Aquarium cityofchicago.org GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO l 04 SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO SHOPPING & DINING Fantastic Flavors Shopping at Its Finest Chicago has a wealth of classic restaurants that make Think Chicago, think shopping. This city has some of this fair city unique. Known for various popular culinary the best in the world all within an easy stroll. Home dishes, including deep-dish pizza, the Chicago-style hot of the Magnificent Mile, which boasts more than 460 dog and the Italian beef sandwich, Chicago lays claim to a retailers, including popular brands; major department large number of regional specialties that reflect the city’s stores; international luxury labels and designers; and ethnic and working-class roots. A number of well-known three vertical shopping centers, each with incentives chefs have had restaurants in Chicago, including Charlie and premier savings. Discover unique merchandise and Trotter, Rick Tramonto, Grant Achatz, and Rick Bayless. In interactive experiences at more than 50 flagship stores 2003, Robb Report named Chicago the country’s “most plus top-down renovations and new openings all the time. exceptional dining destination” and in 2008, Maxim awarded Chicago the title of “Tastiest City.” ART & CULTURE Chicago is home to a wide array of theaters, museums, and galleries, as well as world-renowned festivals and historic sites. Be sure to see the iconic Cloud Gate and giant Picasso sculptures and the famous Buckingham Fountain. Theaters: Museums & Galleries: l Beacon Street Theater l Art Institute of Chicago l Chicago Center for Performing Arts l Chicago Children’s Museum l Chicago Children’s Theater l Field Museum l Chicago Cultural Center l Museum of Contemporary Art l Chicago Theater l Museum of Science and Industry l North Shore Center l Notebaert Nature Museum l Oriental Theatre l Peace Museum l The House Theatre of Chicago l Smart Museum of Art GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO l 05 SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO EDUCATION IN CHICAGO, IL Notable Colleges & Universities Elementary & High School DePaul University Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL Schools Loyola University Chicago There are 644 public schools in Chicago. Test scores in Chicago, IL Chicago are 8% higher than the national average. Northwestern University Chicago Educational Attainment Evanston, IL High School Graduates or higher 78% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 34% University of Chicago Contact Chicago, IL 42 W. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60602 University of Illinois at Chicago (773) 553-1000 l www.cps.edu Chicago, IL CONNECT WITH GMS Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management, and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a perennial winner of the HRO Today “Baker’s Dozen” customer satisfaction survey, being recognized as a top relocation company for the last four years in a row. Online Resources Phone & Email Baker’s Dozen www.gmsmobility.com 1-800-617-1904 Customer Satisfaction Ratings LinkedIn: Global Mobility Solutions [email protected] RELOCATION 2017 Winner GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO l 06.
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