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Chicago - The City That Can
CHICAGO'S PEOPLE
The people of Chicago - hard-working, proud and representative of America's heritage. Chicago is the heartland of America and it's not so much because of geography but because of its people.
Chicago's diverse in ethnicity, culture, ideals and profession.
Chicago has background and it is its people's background that bring to the forefront a portrait of harmony and togetherness.
Chicago is not white, is not black, is not brown nor gray - it is a colorful city - and its strength lies in the vibrancy of this spectrum.
Chicago is great not because it was built on the waves of Lake Michigan but built by the waves of immigrants - people of various religion, ethnicity and culture - who, had combined their ambitions and ideals and made Chicago home.
Chicago has three million people, and with its suburbs, the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area has a population of about nine million.
African American, Euro American, Asian American, Latin American - all American and here in Chicago, all Chicagoan. To be a Chicagoan is to be a proud Chicagoan.
Chicago's racial makeup is about a third Caucasian, a third African American and a quarter Hispanic or Latino. Although of various race, the finish line is the same - a place for all winners and Chicago has many winners - all from various cultural, ethnic and racial groups.
Chicago, like its parent (United States) is a melting-pot:
Chicago has a very large Irish American population - and St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is a true testament to this fact as well as the numerous Irish pubs throughout the city.
Chicago's Italian population is second only to New York City and many of Chicago's festivals, parades and neighborhood gatherings bring to the forefront an American essay on pride and gratitude.
Chicago has the largest Polish population ouside of Warsaw; Chicago is also the second largest Lithuanian and Serbian City in the world. Eastern Europe is well-represented in Chicago and its tastes, aromas and traditions are prevalent throughout.
Chicago is the 3rd largest Greek City in the world and many of Chicago's churches and restaurants attest to this heritage.
Chicago has the largest group of Swedish Americans in the United States as well as a very large South Asian, Indian American population.
Chicago--its people proud of both custom and heritage. Chicago's many festivals reflect its diversity and its diversity, in turn, reflects its unity. Chicago has many threads, woven together--and it is with this togetherness, that we welcome you!
CHICAGO'S FOR YOU!
Chicago- the "Second City," "the "City of Big Shoulders," the "Windy City" - ample monikers indeed, but beyond these nicknames, Chicago is much, much more. It is home. Not only my home but home to world-renowned museums, sports teams and sports figures, theaters, the blues. . .home to the nation's largest building (Sears Tower), home to Oprah Winfrey and on the other side of the spectrum, Jerry Springer,
Chicago is a major economic and business center, hosting the Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Chicago is also an industrial juggernaut - home to many Fortune 500 corporations.
Chicago is known for its amazing skyline - one of the most beautiful in the world - its mighty skyscrapers silhouetted against hues of gray or blue. Anchored along the mighty Lake Michigan, Chicago boasts a very nice shoreline - replete with great parks and beaches.
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Chicago has a vibrant night scene -the world renowned Rush Street -pulsating to a diversity of beat and temperament; the blues joints along Halsted - playing homage to Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon and many more.
Chicago is also a gourmand paradise - its many wonderful restaurants catering to all tastes and persuasions. From its famous Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and the Chicago hot dog to the aged steaks at Morton's, you've many choices to soothe the palate.
Chicago is contemporary, yet rich in history. Chicago is also rich in culture and ethnicity - its people proud of both custom and heritage. Chicago's many festivals reflect its diversity and its diversity, in turn, reflects its unity. Chicago has many threads, woven together -and it is with this togetherness, that we welcome you!
Ricky J. Fico
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1.) You are as important as the next person
2.) Your contributions to this world are as monumental as the next person
3.)You believe in yourself because you know you "can"
4.)You believe in your neighbors because you know they "can"
5.)No matter how difficult it may seem, you are not alone.
6.)You deserve as much respect as does the next person
7.)Don't wonder so much what your life might have been but put into action what you want your life to become.
8.)You matter because we all matter.
9.)Enough failures will lead to success once you succeed in failing to give up.
10.)This world has so much to offer and you have so much more to offer it.
11.)You have many talents and abilities...a few which may have yet to be uncovered.
12.)The treasures you may seek are near enough the heart that it wouldn't take more than a heartbeat to uncover the most precious gems of all.
13.)You are here because you belong!
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2.) Your contributions to this world are as monumental as the next person
3.)You believe in yourself because you know you "can"
4.)You believe in your neighbors because you know they "can"
5.)No matter how difficult it may seem, you are not alone.
6.)You deserve as much respect as does the next person
7.)Don't wonder so much what your life might have been but put into action what you want your life to become.
8.)You matter because we all matter.
9.)Enough failures will lead to success once you succeed in failing to give up.
10.)This world has so much to offer and you have so much more to offer it.
11.)You have many talents and abilities...a few which may have yet to be uncovered.
12.)The treasures you may seek are near enough the heart that it wouldn't take more than a heartbeat to uncover the most precious gems of all.
13.)You are here because you belong!
Welcome!
The Three Conditions
1.)This network is for one and for all...No matter what color, what creed or belief, what political affiliation you subscribe or what candidate you endorse this network is open to you.
2.)As in any community each one of us has our own unique personalities, traits, belief systems, talents and as long as any of these elements are not breaches against the prosperity of the community then they should be allowed, accepted and honored. Community is about diversity. This is a Community
3.)It is my greatest hope that we learn from each other. Each one of us has so much to offer. No one here is better or smarter or more talented than the next person. Each one of us has our strengths; each one of us has our weaknesses. Your strength in one area is of great benefit to my weakness in that same area. A simple philosophy of mine: "A greedy mine is to learn, yet not teach & A lazy mind is to yearn, yet not reach" Let us not be greedy, let us not be lazy.
2.)As in any community each one of us has our own unique personalities, traits, belief systems, talents and as long as any of these elements are not breaches against the prosperity of the community then they should be allowed, accepted and honored. Community is about diversity. This is a Community
3.)It is my greatest hope that we learn from each other. Each one of us has so much to offer. No one here is better or smarter or more talented than the next person. Each one of us has our strengths; each one of us has our weaknesses. Your strength in one area is of great benefit to my weakness in that same area. A simple philosophy of mine: "A greedy mine is to learn, yet not teach & A lazy mind is to yearn, yet not reach" Let us not be greedy, let us not be lazy.
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