why is chicago called the windy city

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why is chicago called the windy city?



Reply from smokloud User Rating:  160 Knowledge Tokens
I always thought it was because of the way the buildings funneled the wind through but there seems to be other reasons...here's a link to check it out further.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windy_City%2C_Origin_of_Name_%28Chicago%29
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Reply from Neilski User Rating:  0 Knowledge Tokens
back in the day, Chicago got it's name of the "Windy City" because of the hot air from politicians.
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