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Day 196: Kwanusila

Kwanusila, the thunderbird, is an authentic Kwagulth Indian totem pole carved in red cedar by Tony Hunt of Fort Rupert of British Columbia. The crests carved upon the totem pole represent Kwansula, the thunderbird, a whale with a man on … Continue reading

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Day 195: Tony O

Today is the start of the Blackhawks Convention downtown at the Hilton.  Although it is the off-season for the Hawks and they weren’t able to bring the Cup back to Chicago this year, it didn’t stop the fans from swiping … Continue reading

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Day 194: The Chicago Water Police

The Chicago Water Police patrol Lake Michigan near the Lakefront path behind the Shedd Aquarium.

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Day 193: Lighthouse around the Corner

While traveling down the lakefront path behind the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse peeks into view from around the corner. The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is the city’s only remaining lighthouse (and one of only two lighthouses in Illinois), but … Continue reading

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Day 192: Honor Flight Chicago

Bringing Chicago’s Vets to DC – with Honor. Honor Flight Chicago was founded to recognize our Veterans – most specifically our WWII Veterans – with a day of honor, remembrance and celebration from a proud and grateful nation. Honor Flight … Continue reading

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Day 191: Sunset Over Lakeside

A beautiful sunset over the crowd at the final day of the DMB Caravan tour.  The sunset is very deceiving as it set over a not-so-beautiful venue.

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Day 190: Ferris Wheel

Here is the ferris wheel that is at the Dave Matthews Band Caravan tour at Lakeside, Chicago. Click here to find out more about the DMB Caravan.

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Day 189: Budweiser An American Tradition

It’s all in the details. The new Budweiser American Flag can features a stamped out crown (the iconic logo of Budweiser) in the tab.  The Budweiser can debuted on Memorial Day and supported the fact that “Bud is the American … Continue reading

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Day 188: Three Strikes

Three strikes of lightning off in the distance from Foster Beach.

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Day 187: In the Reflection

The reflection in the Chicago Fire Academy window of a fireman taking advantage of the aerial view from atop the ladder on the ladder truck.

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