A view west along the main stem of the Chicago River, a system of rivers and canals that runs through Chicago, Illinois, US. Though not especially long, the river is notable for being the reason why Chicago became an important location, as the link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley waterways. Buildings such as Trump International Hotel and Tower in the center and Aqua (gray building with turquoise "streak") are among the prominent structures depicted. On the right is the cleared land that was awaiting redevelopment as the Chicago Spire. This photo is from the Link Bridge with the Streeterville region of the Near North Side community area to the north and the Lakeshore East and Illinois Center regions of the Loop to the south.Photo: Mindfrieze