Chicago

What Did Chicago Invent?

Many of these inventions are celebrated widely in the media — the Ferris Wheel (1893 World’s Fair), deep dish pizza (Pizzeria Uno in 1943), the brownie (Bertha Palmer and the Palmer House, 1893), the world’s first modern skyscraper (Home Insurance Building, 1888) and Playboy magazine (Hugh Hefner, 1953). What items were invented in Chicago? 13 …

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What Races Live In Chicago?

Chicago Demographics White: 47.73% Black or African American: 29.22% Other race: 10.55% Asian: 6.84% Two or more races: 5.28% Native American: 0.34% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04% What is the biggest race in Chicago? WhiteThe 5 largest ethnic groups in Chicago, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (33.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), White (Hispanic) …

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