Patty Garcia Wins 4th Congressional District Race, Succeeding ‘Chuy’ Garcia is one of our hand-picked city-news finds for Chicago. Patty Garcia was the preferred successor to the retiring congressman, who dropped his reelection bid, paving the way for her to lead the maj.
Why Chicago? Chicago is a lakefront city of bold architecture, deep-dish pride and neighborhood-by-neighborhood character along Lake Michigan. The city is known for architecture and skyscrapers, deep-dish pizza, blues and jazz and the lakefront.
Good to know: Summer and early autumn are glorious on the lakefront; winters are famously cold and windy. The 'L' train and buses cover the city; the lakefront trail is ideal for walking and biking.