These Gorgeous Chicago Photos Will Make You See the City Differently

I wanted to tell you I'm not biased toward the city of Chicago, but I can't help it. I grew up there, I still visit the city, and in case you were unaware, it's one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I love the city, and I'm a die-hard Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Hawks fan. I grew up eating thin-crust pizza (not deep-dish) and loving almost everything about the city.

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Architecture That Defines the Windy City

I moved away but came back, and since then, have always held a special place in my heart for the city. I have had the good fortune of being able to travel and see beauty in many corners of the Earth, but even then, I'd still tell you, the Windy City competes with any city anywhere. Chicago is rich with architecture, culture, food, art, music, and so much more.

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Capturing the Soul of Chicago Through Photos

That's why it was so easy to put this together. I wanted to find pictures of Chicago that exuded so much beauty that even people who have never been, or even (gasp) didn't like it, would have to admit the city is pretty rad.