I had 3 days in a row of perfect weather. The prominent skyscrapers of Chicago looked magnificent under the clear blue sky. A huge area of Chicago was rebuilt after the 1871 Great Fire. The rebuilding that began helped develop Chicago as one of the most modern and economically important American cities. In the heart of Chicago Downtown, underneath the streets there's another level, designed for deliveries of goods and furniture, removal of trash, as well as to ease the traffic on the streets for those who know how to get around underground.

If you're looking for a photo of the statue of Marilyn Monroe, sorry, she's gone. The statue has been moved to Palm Spring, So California, and it will be moved to New Jersey in 2014.

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