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Where did Chicago’s nickname, “The Windy City,” come from?

Por: WGN-TV Sports October 12, 2022

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Posted: Oct 11, 2022 / 08:35 PM CDT Updated: Oct 11, 2022 / 03:31 PM CDT SHARE Dear Tom, Where did Chicago’s nickname, “The Windy City,” come from? I have always wondered about that. John Gettinger, Oak Lawn Dear John, Indeed, Chicago is a rather windy city, but it certainly isn’t the windiest. With an average wind speed of about 10.3 mph, Chicago ranks 12th windiest among the nation’s major cities. Boston, with an average wind speed... + full article



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