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Is Chicago Being Racially Segregated?

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Is Chicago Losing its Crown as a Financial Center?

  Chicago has long been recognized as a significant financial center, particularly in derivatives and commodities trading. It is home to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group), one of the largest options and futures exchanges in the world, as well as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and other major financial institutions. That being said, the financial landscape is dynamic, and the relative positions of financial centers can change over time due to various factors such as economic shifts, regulatory changes, technological advancements, and global market trends. Cities like New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore are often regarded as major global financial centers, with New York City being the most prominent in the United States. It's important to note that while Chicago has a strong presence in certain financial sectors, the overall perception of a city as a financial center depends on a range of factors, including the diversity and depth of its financial services

Chicago skyline - a wonder to behold

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Great City of Chicago - America's second city

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Chicago City in Illinois Description 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.  ― Google Mayor :   Lori Lightfoot   Trending Area :   607.4 km² Local time :   Sunday 12:36 Weather :   16 °C, Wind E at 2 mph (3 km/h), 59% Humidity   weather.com Population :   2.697 million (2021) Neighborhoods :   South Side ,  Gold Coast ,  Magnificent Mile ,  MORE

Russian Hacking and Trump Ethics: A Closer Look

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Little Mix - Black Magic

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CNN's Jake Tapper: Why Trump's 'fake news' claim is wrong

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