Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries.  SAMMI BOAS: Why is Chicago called the Windy City? PERSON 1: Because it’s windy. PERSON 2: It was originally founded by John J. Windolin....

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