In 20 Words or less.....what...is Chicago?

so...within 20 words...how can you describe the Monster of the Midway......the Windy City...the Second City.....be honest...Chicagoans are...changable.....what do yout think of the great city of Chicago?????? in your own words..... please let us know if you are from the (US) coasts....or overseas.... and what do you base your opinions on?...?.....>