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Day 244: Mushrooms

Posted on September 2, 2011 by eaj81

Mushrooms grow in Daley Bicentennial Plaza right off of Randolph street.

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Day 243:Chess Pavilion

Posted on September 1, 2011 by eaj81

Constructed in 1957, Lincoln Park’s open air Chess Pavilionis both an architectural and sculptural work of art. As North Avenue Beach had been a popular summer gathering place for chess players since the 1930s, it was an obvious choice for the location of the … Continue reading →

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Day 242: Rainbow in the Fountain

Posted on August 31, 2011 by eaj81

Buckingham Fountain, officially known as the ‘Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain’ is one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks. The fountain is located in Grant Park at the center of a formally laid out garden. The design of the fountain is based on … Continue reading →

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Day 241: Hello Ms Lady

Posted on August 30, 2011 by eaj81

A lady bug lands on a finger to pay us a visit at the beach.

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Day 240: Tower Ladder 21

Posted on August 29, 2011 by eaj81

Engine Company 112’s Tower Ladder 21 responds to a 3-11 fire in Lakeview on Saturday. While the ladder is in use, four outriggers are extended to stabilize the truck.

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Day 239: Danger Do Not Enter

Posted on August 28, 2011 by eaj81

Red tape surrounded the area around the 3-11 alarm fire on the northside in the neighborhood of Lakeview.

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Day 238: 3-11 Alarm Fire

Posted on August 27, 2011 by eaj81

More than 100 Chicago firefighters battled an extra-alarm fire today in Lakeview that consumed two apartment buildings. The fire that began just before 1:45 p.m and sent black smoke  across the  North Side. It started near a wooden stairwell behind a three-story building on the … Continue reading →

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Day 237: The Oracle

Posted on August 26, 2011 by eaj81

Sean D. Tucker flies the Oracle Challenger II biplane at the 53rd Air and Water Show. Sean’s airplane, the Oracle Challenger bi-plane, has also continued to improve each year. Sean started with a factory built Pitts Special 30 years ago … Continue reading →

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Day 236: Engulfed

Posted on August 25, 2011 by eaj81

A view of the city engulfed in the smoke from the planes and jets at the Air & Water show.

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Day 235: Leap Frogs

Posted on August 24, 2011 by eaj81

The U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs free fall towards North Avenue Beach. Jumpers reach speeds of 120 mph and can accelerate up to 180 mph by pulling their arms to their sides and straightening their legs into what is called … Continue reading →

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