My Kind of Town, Chicago is a fascinating collection of anecdotes, legends, untold stories, and fascinating facts about the Windy City. From the popular Armchair Reader series, this source of Chicago factual fun will entertain and inform the curious of all ages.

Much has been said about the city of Chicago—it's a Midwestern metropolis, the third-largest city in the United States, and a hub of commerce and culture rising from the shores of Lake Michigan. Indeed, there's plenty to talk about: the Great Chicago Fire, the World's Fair of 1893, "windy" politics, stunning architecture, and more. This book is all things Chicago, from its history, sports, and politics to its food, neighborhoods, and music. Each topic is covered concisely in a few pages, so you can pick up My Kind of Town, Chicago anytime, anywhere for Chicago knowledge. You'll get a unique taste of the Windy City, past and present, from each interesting article.

My Kind of Town, Chicago includes:

• A wide range of Chicago trivia presented in a clear and entertaining format.
• Information on Chicago stars, legends, and titans of business, including Marshall Field, Oprah Winfrey, "Resurrection Mary," and the city's most famous ghost.
• Facts pages that offer tidbits about Chicago sports, politics, history, and more.
• "You Can Thank Chicago," which details Chicago's wide range of contributions to the world, including Twinkies, Tinkertoys, and the skyscraper.
• Chicago's ludicrous laws, like a $5 penalty against anyone who "throws a rock or casts a stone" in public.
• Timelines that highlight key points in the city's history.