The green streets of Chicago

I ’d always heard that Chicago was a very greenish city ( lots of garden , not eco - friendly , though I ’m sure it ’s got its eco - friendly attribute … ) . Michigan Avenue try it ! The average plantings are gorgeous , and even the local business sector get in on the gardening plot . The plant life jazz band were advanced and exciting . I could have snap them for hours , had the dealings - turning away not get a routine scary .

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