Burnham Harbor

1559 South Lake Shore Drive. Empty now as all the boats have been dry-docked for the winter.

More Winter Fun

Ice skating at the rink on Midway Plaisance, 5800 S. Woodlawn Avenue. In the summer, it's a roller blade rink, concert arena and outdoor movie theater.The skate rental counter in the warming house. Skates are for rent at $4.00.

Lonely Boy

Crown Fountain in the winter. Click here for a summer view.

The Lasalle Street Canyon

In the South Loop. The canyon is made up of the row of famous buildings along South Lasalle Street and ends at the Chicago Board of Trade Building.

Last Customer

Have a Merry Christmas!

The Friendly UPS Guys

Still smiling despite a bazillion Christmas deliveries...

Art on the Wall

Fresh Choice, 1534 Wells Street. My favorite one is the bottom row, second from left.

One of the Basic Food Groups

Chocolate: The Exhibition was created and developed by the Field Museum to inform and educate us on all things chocolate: from the story of the cacao seed in ancient Mayan and Aztec culture, to the history of making and eating chocolate. Think you've got chocolate covered? Then take the Chocolate Challenge! (And the chocolate you see here? Check out The Fudge Pot in Old Town. Real. Good. Chocolate.)