Illegal, of course, but I made terrific time crossing the Iowa-Illinois
border where Chicagoland begins. I didn't squeeze back into the
expressway until mighty Municipal Tower came into view through the
dense industrial haze above Lake Michigan. There atop the building
stood a gigantic sign revolving on a pivot with the wind. It bore the
seal of Chicago and the stunning legend: I WILL COMPETE. Most inspiring
motto in the world, I think.