In honor of Chicago’s 178th birthday, we asked our readers what gift they would get the city.
What do you get a city that has architectural gems, delicious food and great people?
Well, our readers tweeted us the perfect gift ideas.
@redeyechicago A Malort shot.
— Kristine Esser (@KristineEsser) March 4, 2015
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@redeyechicago updated arteries @cta #chibirthday
— ellen (@DaRealEllen) March 4, 2015
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@redeyechicago better play from its sports teams #chibirthday
— HiLarryous_F (@HiLarryous_F) March 4, 2015
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#ChiBirthday gifts we thought of:
– Turn the Spire hole into a hot tub.
– Scarf.
– Sudden combustion of all parking meters.
— RedEye Chicago (@redeyechicago) March 4, 2015
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#ChiBirthday gifts:
- Turn the Spire hole into a hot tub.
- Scarf.
- Sudden combustion of all parking meters.
— Nicole (@Nicole_J27) March 5, 2015
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On #chibirthday, want to commend the city on the amazing job they do in keeping main streets clear during/after snow events. @redeyechicago
— Kevin Sorby (@PlumbbobGreen) March 4, 2015
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@redeyechicago a new presidential library…..#chibirthday
— Nick Milkovich (@the__milky__way) March 4, 2015
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@redeyechicago and who am I kidding a bottle of Malort #chibirthday
— Nick Milkovich (@the__milky__way) March 4, 2015
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They've got enough bike lanes & bus lanes. How about more CAR lanes.RT @redeyechicago What gift do you get a 178-year-old city? #chibirthday
— Vince LiFonti (@ChicagoVince) March 4, 2015
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@redeyechicago a giant tortilla to keep the bean warm? #chibirthday
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— ChicagoHelicopterEx (@CHEtours) March 4, 2015
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Things I would get Chicago on her birthday:
- a hug
- a tropical vacation
- a Cubbies world series
#chibirthday
— Carolyn (@chorne23) March 4, 2015
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@redeyechicago PKane and DRose both healthy…with a 10 year guarantee! #chibirthday
— Hilary (@J1Hil2) March 4, 2015
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