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Located in the center of the United States on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a vibrant, world-class city.

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Deadline: March 14, 2013

Discounted room rates for National Planning Conference attendees are now available at the Hyatt Regency Chicago -- the conference headquarters hotel -- and the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, located within walking distance of the conference site.

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Great Places in America

APA's flagship program celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a sense of place, cultural and historical interest, and a vision for tomorrow.

Great Places in America — Chicago

Chicago: A Brief History

Located in the center of the United States on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago has become a vibrant, world-class city that is rich in history. According to explorers' accounts from the 1600's, the Illinois Indians were the first to claim a land they named "Chicaugou."

A Short History of Chicago