The day was windy, and the jump was not as good as others he had made.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

Barry Popick says other cities in the central United States called Chicago a "windy city."

VOA: special.2011.07.17

Language expert Barry Popick says on his web site that Chicago was called a "windy city" because of the wind that blows off of Lake Michigan.

VOA: special.2010.01.10

I think that's when you sit back and kind of be surprised." It was a feat celebrated by Chicago White Sox fans throughout the Windy City on Thursday, but the rare accomplishment might not have taken place without the help of one of Buehrle's teammates.

VOA: standard.2009.07.24