Happy Birthday to our very own Sweet Home Chicago! Chicago was incorporated on March 4, 1837.

We all know Chicago wears many hats for our state and country and holds many distinctions for its culture, business, history, food, entertainment and so on. Many of those accolades have been featured here on our website.

The Chicago Hstory Museum will host a party today from 10 to 1, and Eli's Cheesecake on Forest Preserve Drive is offering free slices in honor of the city's big day.

The Tribune's RedEye reminds us of many reasons why the Second City is really #1.