Union Station, Chicago

Union Station, Chicago, originally uploaded by barst.

These are the Metra commuter trains at Union Station.

Blue Line, Chicago

Blue Line, Chicago, originally uploaded by barst.

Under the L, Chicago

Wabash, Chicago, originally uploaded by barst.

Wabash Avenue, Chicago

Wabash Avenue, Chicago, originally uploaded by barst.

Wabash, under the L in the Loop, has long been a favorite of photographers.

Millennium Park

Millennium Park, originally uploaded by barst.

I had to stop at a couple of places on Wabash on Saturday and was just a block away from Millennium Park. I never can resist photographing there, especially the Crown Fountain. Everyone always seems to be having such a great time--the kids playing in the water, and the adults watching, but not daring to jump in themselves.

Wicker Park, Chicago

Wicker Park, Chicago, originally uploaded by barst.

Roosevelt Road Bridge, Chicago, originally uploaded by barst.

Roosevelt Road is one of my favorite walks in Chicago. It combines the old gritty industrial Chicago with a spectacular view of the skyline from the bridge over the south branch of the Chicago River.

Walking along Roosevelt Road, one also sees many other contrasts. There still are remnants of the old Jewish commercial district--mainly Manny's Delicatessen on Jefferson. More recently big box stores are opening on Roosevelt following the huge upscale housing explosion in the West and South Loop. Target opened a few years ago, Home Depot opened recently, and Whole Foods is following next month.