Image of the Week: A Day in the Life of a Chicagoan
Chicago … a city of courage, a city of strength, a city of honor. A city built from the ground up by people from around the world. One that was even built again after the great fire of 1871. One that rose from the ashes of turmoil to become a City of Opportunity, of Hope, of Leadership; a prideful city. Chicagoans have been through it all. They know what it takes to maintain, to carry on, to prosper; they understand it takes teamwork. They value morals, honor rich traditions and walk their city with a ton of pride.
“A wide eyed little girl seeing the top of the world as the Sears Tower and having the epiphany that the world is big and she can have the best of it all” – Mary Joanne. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
A strong city, a port city, a “train capitol of the world” city, a political city, a home of the skyscraper and a city of hard workers. A city of innovation and forward-thinking philosophies. A city founded by immigrants that came to America to seek a greater good and achieve their biggest dreams. A city made up of neighborhoods founded by rich and deep cultures with principles and traditions. A city that’s gone through its fair share of adversity, trials and tribulations. Make no doubt about it, Chicago is a wise and understanding metropolis that upholds its values and beliefs every single day.
“Chicagoans are not fake friends. They’re friends or they’re not. “In them there is no guile.” They don’t pretend to accept you right away. You have to prove yourself a real human being first. But once you’re a friend, you’re a friend for life. You will never find anybody more loyal than a Chicago friend.” – Glen Snow. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
As a proud Chicagoan myself, I sit here watching as the President of the United States accepts his second term. Regardless of political views, religion, race, color or creed I am sure that we can all agree that Chicago simply is a city that works. In the end, Chicago is … well it’s Chicago … and there’s just no other place in the world like it.
I hit the streets to find out more. Here is “A Day in the Life of a Chicagoan”:
“Chicago has a variety of cultures; it’s convenient.We love to go downtown. Today we are going to enjoy some blues at the cultural center. We can get good Thai food there. When we come downtown it always feel like a mini a vacation and that makes us happy.” – David & Linda, pictured. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
“There is a lot of convenience here. I love the trains … other cities shut down at 9 o’ clock.” – Mike. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
“When the going gets tough … the tough gets going. That’s Chicago” – Wendell. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
“Chicago is a place where people can live comfortably … Chicago is a tough city … there’s just no other place like it. I love Chicago. It’s the only city where you can experience all four seasons in one day.” – Mike. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
“When the family breaks … everything breaks. Chicago families are proud to be from here and it’s as simple as that.” – Carl, pictured. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
“Chicago is the perfect snapshot of the great melting pot which is the entire United States” – Matthew Fennell. (Photographer: Ryan Bolger ©)
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