Chicago’s beautiful skyline and river! 🏙️🤩 💡 The river was crucial in Chicago's development as a major center of the lumber and meatpacking industries during the nineteenth century. Access through the Illinois & Michigan Canal to the Des Plaines River and the Mississippi River system provided opportunities for trade and shipping throughout the Midwest. 🏷️Tag a Chicago lover! 📸 jason.fenstermaker 📍Chicago #chicago #beautifulchicago #chitown #chicagoriver #chicagoskyline