I was downtown Chicago for Earth Hour and although I am downtown a few times a year, it was really interesting to see Chicago and how they participated. Downtown Michigan Ave in Chicago is usually lit up in twinkle lights and the whole downtown usually looks like Vegas at night - you can't really tell it is dark outside unless you look above the skyscrapers.
Here are a few Chicago pics:
Normal night time Chicago skyline:
Earth hour Chicago skyline:
Looking out and Earth hour starting....notice the city far out and all the lights compared to the next picture:
Now look at this pic with the burbs going darker......
Our hotel had posted flyers and the restaurants and bars used candlelight. It was fascinating!
