About 45 percent of the population is white. The city also has many African Americans and people of Hispanic ancestry, and a small percentage of Asians. Over the years many immigrants have settled in Chicago. Many people have ethnic roots in Poland, Russia, and other Slavic countries, Germany, Ireland or Italy. But more recent immigrants have come from all over the world.
Millennium Park was a dream of former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley. He was elected to the office six times and served just before current mayor Rahm Emanuel took office. Mr. Daley and other city leaders believed a big park would bring more people, more homes and more businesses to the area. Mr. Daleys father, Richard J. Daley, also served as Chicagos mayor for many years.
Chicago is often called the city that works. And the Daleys were known for getting things done. At its best, the citys political machine has made things work smoothly, without major problems. But at its worst, the buildup of power in one group led to cases of corruption over the years.
Chicago Offers Culture, Music, Art
The Chicago Cultural Center, stands on East Randolph Street at Michigan Avenue. The building that now houses the center was completed in 1897.
Many people probably could spend all day there, and not get tired of it. People say the restored building looks like a home for kings and queens. Some call it the Peoples Palace. There are white walls made of marble from Carrara, Italy. And there are two domes. The bigger dome is one of the largest Tiffany designs in the world. It rises almost 12 meters above the floor. Artists and musicians present free talks and perform at the cultural center.
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