Some call it “Chicago-ese,” or “Chicago-speak.” Whatever you call it, we’re capturing it here, in Chicago-pedia — highlighting our local terminology and linguistic quirks (sometimes with humor and obvious exaggeration).

An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s events.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s religion.
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An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some terms that don’t quite fit into any other category.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some related to the outdoors.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some terms only Chicagoans use.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s most iconic buildings.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s streets and highways.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some famous folks with deep ties in Chicago.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some terms specific to our friends North and East.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s neighborhoods and politicians.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s modes of transportation.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s art.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some terms specific to local sports.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some of Chicago’s most famous delicacies.
An encyclopedia of the terms that define our city. In this edition, we cover some local geography.
Some call it “Chicago-ese,” or “Chicago-speak.” Whatever you call it, we’re capturing it here.