Our next city spotlight is the windy city, Chicago, IL!
Chicago is the largest city in IL as well as the largest city in the Midwest. With a population of over 3 million people in Chicago proper and almost 10 million in the Chicagoland area, this city is sure to have something for everyone!
Whether or not Chicago is called the windy city because of its weather is uncertain. It is noted that Chicago is not significantly windier than any other US city. Some people believe that the term windy city was coined as a metaphor for the populations propensity for bragging. Regardless of the origin, the name has stuck, and residents still love their windy city!
What to do in Chicago
I suppose the question should be "what ISN'T there to do in Chicago?"
Sports, Sports, and Sports! - whether you're a baseball, football, basketball, or hockey fan, Chicago has you covered. Between the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Chicago Blackhawks, (hockey)
The Museum of Science and Industry - This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere! Plan on spending a lot of time here, they have over 800 interactive exhibits including a U-505 submarine, a working coal mine, and and a Boeing 727!
The Art Institute of Chicago - If you're more into the artistic side of tourism, the Art Institute of Chicago has the largest collection of Impressionistic and Post-Impressionistic works aside from the Louvre in France.
Where to Eat
The Billy Goat Tavern - If you're a sports fan, perhaps you've heard of the Billy Goat Curse....if not, have you ever seen the Saturday night live skit with Jim Belushi. Belushi plays a short order cook who shouts "Cheeborger Cheeborger Cheeborger! No Cheeps Fries! No Pepsi Coke!" These Chicago mainstays all have the Billy Goat Tavern to thank. Bring your appetite for one of the best burgers (and dining experiences) in Chicago!
Sushi Samba Rio - If you're looking for a trendy night out on the city, (and some great sushi) don't pass this place up!
The Original Gino's East - This is one of Chicago's most famous pizzerias! Be sure to bring a sharpie when you go, Gino's encourages it's guests to graffiti the walls!
The Jobs
Hospital-based outpatient is the name of the game in Chicago right now. I have 3 to 4 outpatient slots for traveling physical therapists.
Also, I am showing a hospital-based Acute care position in the Chicagoland area, as well as several SNF and Sub-Acute openings! Call me today if you want to get to Chicago for the summer!
