the sounds around the markets on Devon
these sounds represent one of the largest Indian communities outside of India
submitted by: Noah Phonaut
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whistle from the UPRR Metra trains
reminds me of growing up near the Burlington Northern line in Downers Grove
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the el going by overhead
it's really loud and sometimes can be an interruption to conversation, but it's momentary, and it makes me know that i'm in a large city (very few cities have such an extensive transit system) and the el is one of my favorite things about chicago
submitted by: jocelyn geboy
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The tornado/curfew siren while watching the 10:00 news on a summer night.
Always felt good as a kid to make it home before the siren went off at 10:30. Reminds me of being young.
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The shedd aquarium under the el steps at Randolph and Wabash
The splashing of the dolphins when they return to the water; it's peaceful The clomping of people coming down the el steps after the train leaves the station
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A mescal margarita being shaken and poured
memory and anticipation
submitted by: tom raworth
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