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It's Curious City, where we take your questions about Chicago and the region, and investigate,

report, explore, from WBEZ.

Hi, I'm WBZ data reporter Chris Hagan.

I want you to think about something.

Where is the center of your city?

Your hometown, the city you live in, whatever city you identify with.

Just where's the literal geographic center?

If you think that's just trivia, you're right.

It's not useful for planning or development, but maybe, just maybe, that literal center says

something about your whole city. Some people really think it does. Take Will Bowman. He's been

wondering about his city. Where's the middle or like, where's the heart of Chicago?

Will hope Chicago's geographic center point will be a place that reflects its character,

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