Encircled by a bustling traffic loop, this small park and monument embodies Chicago's motto "Urbs in Horto" ("City in a Garden"). Indeed, this pleasant square provides the perfect blend of the exciting hustle of urban life with the serenity of a patch of green.

Its centerpiece is a towering spire, designed by the same architect who created the Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C. Topped by a majestic eagle, the structure commemorates Illinois 100th anniversary, and its smooth concrete paths offer a great surface for local skaterboyz and future motorcross stars. Perch atop the raised platform for a commanding view the cityscape or loll on the grass with rest of the neighborhood.