This plant managed to make a break for it through the blinds. Nature finds a way.

On the site of the start of The Great Chicago Fire stands the Chicago
Fire Academy where new firefighters are trained.

At some point, this business used to allow their employees a bit of
basketball in the parking lot. It seems that might have been some time
ago. South Loop, Chicago

Window needs bars. Window needs bricks, becoming a window no longer. Windows across the street reflect light on the whole affair. Fulton Market District, Chicago.

Shadows and blue sky against decay. Chicago. It looks like the lamp is bowing to the bridge.