It's like most idyllic lunchtime spots downtown: green grass and flowers amid the concrete, with the occasional pleasant farmers' market and music fest. But is there a better location than showing defiance to terrorism? Pop a squat on the grass or pull up one of the free folding chairs and gaze fearlessly up at the Nation's Tallest Building. The view is unbeatable.
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Best of Chicago was written by Andy Behrens, Dave Chamberlain, Ted Fishman,
Brian Hieggelke, Ray Pride, Elaine Richardson and Claire Zulkey.
With additional items written by Raymond Alexander, Nina Metz, Tony
Peregrin, Doug Seibold, Allen Smalling, David Witter and Kate Zambreno.
With expect fact-checking provided by Virginia Bellis, Becky Eldridge, Kelly
Lynch, Nadia Pflaum and Amy Stauffer.