The City of Chicago is among the world's 25 largest metropolitan areas and was named the 10th richest city in 2006 by UBS. The city, which is home to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Maginifcent Mile, has a lot to offer in the form of activities and jobs.

The city is known for having strong economic, architecture, science and business industries. The fastest-growing industries in Chicago are healthcare, information technology, urban planning and education.

Chicago is home to 2,869,121 people, with 71.8 percent of residents having a high school education. The median household income is $$38,625..

Where to Look for a Job in Chicago:

• ChicagoJobs
• Cheezhead
• JobCentral
• Craigslist
• ChicagoJobTalk
• Metrochicagojobs
• Chicago Tribune
• Jobsinchicago

Chicago's Top 10 Fortune 500 Companies:

• Boeing 100 N. Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606
• UAL 77 W. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601
• Exelon 10 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603
• R.R. Donnelley & Sons 111 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606
• Integrys Energy Group 130 E. Randolph Dr. Chicago, IL 60601
• Aon 200 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601
• Smurfit-Stone Container 150 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601
• Northern Trust Corp. 50 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603
• Wm. Wrigley Jr. 410 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
• USG 550 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL 60661

Once you've decided to move to Chicago, there are many things you can do during your spare time.

If you're looking to further your education, you can check out one of these top local colleges: University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University or Northwestern University.

If you're just looking to get out and see some sights, you might want to check out: Chicago Park District, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Chicago Cultural Center, Museum Campus, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls or the Chicago Blackhawks.