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Monthly Rent
$2,035 - $5,447
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
564 - 1,160 sq ft
Located in the vibrant Lakeshore East community, where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, Aqua places you at the center of everything the city has to offer. Aqua's unrivaled residences feature spectacular studios, convertibles, and one and two-bedroom apartment homes offering residents an impressive array of indoor and outdoor amenities; two full floors of amenities, including Chicago’s largest outdoor recreation deck. Schedule your tour today and experience elevated city living.
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 3506price $2,563square feet 584availibility Now
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Unit 3306price $2,155square feet 584availibility Dec 3
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Unit 2106price $2,035square feet 584availibility Jan 15, 2026
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Unit 3007price $2,482square feet 582availibility Now
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Unit 4205price $2,549square feet 571availibility Now
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Unit 4305price $2,666square feet 571availibility Now
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Unit 3108price $2,448square feet 681availibility Now
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Unit 3208price $2,458square feet 681availibility Nov 4
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Unit 4508price $2,688square feet 681availibility Dec 7
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Unit 5108price $2,753square feet 681availibility Now
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Unit 5008price $2,951square feet 681availibility Dec 23
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Unit 4306price $2,199square feet 584availibility Nov 6
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Unit 2904price $2,561square feet 681availibility Nov 7
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Unit 5205price $2,365square feet 571availibility Nov 23
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Unit 2102price $2,279square feet 564availibility Nov 29
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Unit 2304price $2,453square feet 681availibility Feb 22, 2026
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Unit 4212price $3,133square feet 734availibility Now
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Unit 3112price $2,973square feet 734availibility Jan 6, 2026
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Unit 4411price $3,053square feet 774availibility Now
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Unit 2503price $3,062square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 3103price $3,165square feet 849availibility Dec 14
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Unit 4013price $3,118square feet 734availibility Now
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Unit 3913price $3,058square feet 734availibility Jan 30, 2026
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Unit 3603price $3,039square feet 849availibility Nov 17
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Unit 2213price $2,863square feet 734availibility Nov 21
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Unit 2803price $3,109square feet 849availibility Nov 21
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Unit 3003price $3,129square feet 849availibility Dec 3
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Unit 3303price $3,109square feet 849availibility Nov 25
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Unit 3414price $3,034square feet 774availibility Nov 27
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Unit 2814price $2,974square feet 774availibility Dec 9
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Unit 2901price $3,306square feet 854availibility Dec 14
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Unit 4909price $3,964square feet 1,080availibility Now
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Unit 4309price $4,206square feet 1,080availibility Now
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Unit 3409price $4,028square feet 1,080availibility Jan 25, 2026
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Unit 2610price $4,121square feet 1,160availibility Now
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Unit 3410price $4,125square feet 1,160availibility Now
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Unit 4110price $4,321square feet 1,160availibility Nov 7
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Unit 4709price $4,055square feet 1,080availibility Dec 27
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Unit 3506price $2,563square feet 584availibility Now
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Unit 3306price $2,155square feet 584availibility Dec 3
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Unit 2106price $2,035square feet 584availibility Jan 15, 2026
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Unit 3007price $2,482square feet 582availibility Now
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Unit 4205price $2,549square feet 571availibility Now
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Unit 4305price $2,666square feet 571availibility Now
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Unit 3108price $2,448square feet 681availibility Now
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Unit 3208price $2,458square feet 681availibility Nov 4
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Unit 4508price $2,688square feet 681availibility Dec 7
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Unit 5108price $2,753square feet 681availibility Now
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Unit 5008price $2,951square feet 681availibility Dec 23
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Unit 4306price $2,199square feet 584availibility Nov 6
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Unit 2904price $2,561square feet 681availibility Nov 7
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Unit 5205price $2,365square feet 571availibility Nov 23
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Unit 2102price $2,279square feet 564availibility Nov 29
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Unit 2304price $2,453square feet 681availibility Feb 22, 2026
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Unit 4212price $3,133square feet 734availibility Now
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Unit 3112price $2,973square feet 734availibility Jan 6, 2026
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Unit 4411price $3,053square feet 774availibility Now
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Unit 2503price $3,062square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 3103price $3,165square feet 849availibility Dec 14
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Unit 4013price $3,118square feet 734availibility Now
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Unit 3913price $3,058square feet 734availibility Jan 30, 2026
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Unit 3603price $3,039square feet 849availibility Nov 17
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Unit 2213price $2,863square feet 734availibility Nov 21
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Unit 2803price $3,109square feet 849availibility Nov 21
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Unit 3003price $3,129square feet 849availibility Dec 3
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Unit 3303price $3,109square feet 849availibility Nov 25
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Unit 3414price $3,034square feet 774availibility Nov 27
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Unit 2814price $2,974square feet 774availibility Dec 9
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Unit 2901price $3,306square feet 854availibility Dec 14
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Unit 4909price $3,964square feet 1,080availibility Now
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Unit 4309price $4,206square feet 1,080availibility Now
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Unit 3409price $4,028square feet 1,080availibility Jan 25, 2026
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Unit 2610price $4,121square feet 1,160availibility Now
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Unit 3410price $4,125square feet 1,160availibility Now
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Unit 4110price $4,321square feet 1,160availibility Nov 7
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Unit 4709price $4,055square feet 1,080availibility Dec 27
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$75
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$450
- Due at Application
- Dogs
- One-Time Pet Fee$325 - $750
Restrictions:Dogs $650/$750 - two dog max, and for a cat, it's $325. Breed restrictions apply. See your Leasing Consultant for details. Or call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.Read MoreRead Less - Cats
- One-Time Pet Fee$325 - $750
Restrictions:
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 2008
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479 units/82 stories
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About Aqua at Lakeshore East
Located in the vibrant Lakeshore East community, where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, Aqua places you at the center of everything the city has to offer. Aqua's unrivaled residences feature spectacular studios, convertibles, and one and two-bedroom apartment homes offering residents an impressive array of indoor and outdoor amenities; two full floors of amenities, including Chicago’s largest outdoor recreation deck. Schedule your tour today and experience elevated city living.
Aqua at Lakeshore East is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24-hour Door Staff and Maintenance
- On-Site Pedway Access Connecting Aqua to 50+ Build
- On-site Professional Management by Magellan Proper
- Curated resident events
- On-site Parking Garage with Super Tesla Charging S
- On-site Radisson Blu Hotel, FireLake Grill House &
- Outdoor 25 Yard Lap Pool with Poolside Cabanas
- Outdoor Soft Surface Exercise
- Private Club Suites with Catering Kitchens
- Weight Room
- 80,000+ SQ FT Outdoor Amenity
- Fire Pit
- Barbeque Grills
- Group Fitness Studio
- Indoor 25 Yard Lap Pool and Ho
- LEED Certified
- Magellan Rewards Program
- Sauna and Steam Rooms
- Sky Garden Lounge
- 100% Smoke Free
- Bicycle and Resident Storage
- Business Center and Conference
- Fitness Center with Cardio and Weight Room
- Fully Staffed Lobby with 24-Hour Concierge Service
- Musician-in-Residence - Aqua's Live Entertainment
- Outdoor Splash Pool & Hot Tub
- Game and Billiards Room
- Running Track
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Concierge
Business Center
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- Sundeck
- Cabana
- Grill
Apartment Features
Yard
Smoke Free
Deck
Kitchen
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- Deck
- Yard
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Sundeck
- Cabana
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- 24-hour Door Staff and Maintenance
- On-Site Pedway Access Connecting Aqua to 50+ Build
- On-site Professional Management by Magellan Proper
- Curated resident events
- On-site Parking Garage with Super Tesla Charging S
- On-site Radisson Blu Hotel, FireLake Grill House &
- Outdoor 25 Yard Lap Pool with Poolside Cabanas
- Outdoor Soft Surface Exercise
- Private Club Suites with Catering Kitchens
- Weight Room
- 80,000+ SQ FT Outdoor Amenity
- Fire Pit
- Barbeque Grills
- Group Fitness Studio
- Indoor 25 Yard Lap Pool and Ho
- LEED Certified
- Magellan Rewards Program
- Sauna and Steam Rooms
- Sky Garden Lounge
- 100% Smoke Free
- Bicycle and Resident Storage
- Business Center and Conference
- Fitness Center with Cardio and Weight Room
- Fully Staffed Lobby with 24-Hour Concierge Service
- Musician-in-Residence - Aqua's Live Entertainment
- Outdoor Splash Pool & Hot Tub
- Game and Billiards Room
- Running Track
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- Deck
- Yard
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |
Lake Shore East began as a mixed-use development on what’s considered Chicago’s New Eastside. It’s quickly grown into a destination and residential area known for its incredible high-rise apartment buildings and modern skyline. Skyscrapers stand near the shore of Lake Michigan, surrounding amazing parks and shopping centers. Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive hold upscale restaurants, boutiques, and the offices of dozens of companies. If you’re looking to live and work in one of Chicago’s most inspiring areas, check out the abundant rental options in Lake Shore East.
Learn more about living in Lakeshore East| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Randolph/Wabash Station (Downtown Loop), located 0.5 mile from Aqua at Lakeshore East. Aqua at Lakeshore East is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.7 miles or 19 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.3 miles or 29 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.7 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 18.3 mi |
Time and distance from Aqua at Lakeshore East.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.4 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Millennium Park
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Grant Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Lake Shore Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Chicago Children's Museum
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Northerly Island
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
Property Ratings at Aqua at Lakeshore East
The leasing office will tell you that only certain floors allow pets. However, if you are dishonest you can get away with a pet and not have to pay. I’m on a floor that doesn’t allow pets. My loud neighbor has a barking dog. “And how can this be?” you ask. Well, after I asked why he’s allowed a barking dog, I found out (after contacting the office many times) that he has an “emotional support” dog. No proof needs to be provided. So, bring your pets to any floor, lie to management because they wont check and you won’t pay the pet fees. If you get caught, just claim the dog was a gift from a family member and is an emotional support animal. My loud neighbor gets away with it. The office has no interest is supporting the honest tenants.
Property Manager at Aqua at Lakeshore East, Responded To This Review
We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing a noise disturbance. Our policy for service animals is in alignment with Fair Housing laws, and we're unable to share private information about any resident. However, we can certainly address any noise concerns you may be encountering and suggest that you contact the Management Office so that we may work to resolve this particular issue. Sincerely, The Aqua at Lakeshore East Team
Have been a resident for six years and enjoy everything about the place. Excellent downtown location, fantastic amenities, connected to the led way system and well managed. Add a local public/private park, a high-end Mariano's supermarket and restaurants and it has to be amongst the best locations in Chicago. High cost per square footage but includes basic cable, electricity, water and gas and all the pluses. Can't go wrong. Can look for availability through rental management company and local condo owners.
This is a very nice building, location is well suited for downtown work. Good value for money
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Aqua at Lakeshore East is in Lakeshore East in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.9 miles, including Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Chicago Children's Museum.
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