Chicago's nickname "The Windy City" isn't rooted in weather but politics. Coined in 1893 by a New York Sun reporter amid rivalry over hosting the World's Fair, it referred to Chicago's boastful politicians. However, Chicago does have notable wind speeds, averaging 4.4 mph, making it the windiest U.S. city with over a million residents. In contrast, cities in the Plains and Rockies, like Dodge City, Kansas, reach higher average speeds around 5.8 mph. While downtown Chicago feels breezier due to skyscrapers, official measurements often come from less windy airport stations. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/is-chicago-really-the-windy-city/1809307