Chicago, Illinois. Sights Discovery, A Travel Guide. Often overlooked in favour of New York or San Francisco, the 'Windy City' of Chicago doesn't fall short as a centre of culture, art and architecture. Soaring towers befitting the birthplace of the skyscraper are stacked high along the stunning Chicago River and throughout the sprawling metropolis. This is also the home of blues and jazz, where early masters such as Louis Armstrong honed their skills...