Chicago, Illinois, is a major U.S. city on the shores of Lake Michigan, renowned for its iconic skyline, deep-dish pizza, cultural institutions, and as a historic center of industry and architecture. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Each U.S. city is broken into 6 single-page sections: Introduction, History, Landmarks, Food and Fun, Fun Facts, and Words to Know.