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Creative Writing: Fourth Of July Weekend In Chicago
Fourth of July Weekend in Chicago
As my friends and I drive of Lake Shore Drive to enter Chicago, I immediately notice the crowdedness and chaos of the city. First, I notice the Chicago Skyline, a collection of buildings that are known for their height and grandeur. These buildings are so tall that you can see them wherever you are in the city. While on the Lake Shore Drive expressway, traffic completely surrounds our car. Cars are moving in every direction, some are entering the city, and others are leaving for the weekend. As we drive further down Lake Shore Drive, on the left is Northwestern University School of Medicine. Right in front of the medical school is a group of students attempting to cross the street in the middle of traffic.
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