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EPISODE · May 19, 2021 · 10 MIN

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

from The Daily Northwestern Podcasts · host The Daily Northwestern

Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries. Read the full article: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/05/19/multimedia/audio/the-ripple-why-is-chicago-called-the-windy-city/

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