Even the cynical admit that Chicago, already an architectural gem, is a prettier city because of Mr Daley's green thumb and fastidious housekeeping.

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There were t-shirts, a few USB thumb drives, a bag, buttons, and stickers (there was one vendor who gave away green elephant plush toys).

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