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The Importance Of Living In Chicago
Consequently, living in Chicago was complex at times, it was difficult for me living there. Often I miss living there yet I didn’t miss the cold winter I experience. Occasionally, I think about the fun times exploring the City of Chicago, with some of my best friends, and performing popular songs with my brothers..
Chicago is one of Illinois largest city, known for their skyscraper, The Sears Tower. During, the time I lived in the windy city, I would sometimes travel alone, I would visit all the older historical places like the Sear Tower, or the Field Museum, or walking alongside the Lakeshore.

Ordinarily, Chicago wouldn’t be a great place without great people. And, my friends and I did everything together, their two of the best friends
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