Blockbuster picture: Chicago

Chicago is the third most populous city in the USA, with approximately 2.7 million inhabitants. It is located in Illinois, near the Great Lakes.

There are lots of beautiful things and places to see in Chicago, as you can see below:

The Chicago skyline has changed a lot recently, as this picture shows.

In 2011, a big tower called "Chicago Spire" was supposed to be built (you can see it appear on the right).

But it was a very expensive project, so it was never built! If you go to Chicago and go to the place where this tower was supposed to be built, there is just a big hole to be seen!

For further information about the project:

http://www.linternaute.com/savoir/grand-chantier/dossier/grands-chantiers-les-projets-retardes-ou-annules-a-cause-de-la-crise/un-trou-geant-a-la-place-de-la-chicago-spire.shtml

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304868004577376391699022400.html

It's a pity (= c'est dommage) this tower was not built because it would have been impressive. If you want to take a virtual tour in this tower, check out this link:

http://gizmodo.com/5944720/the-never+built-chicago-spire-seems-like-a-great-place-to-live++if-youre-from-planet-xhuul+zaan