With its stunning vista of towering skyscrapers, the modern-day city of Chicago little resembles that which is depicted in the gangster movies of the 1920s and ‘30s. Examples of how “The Windy City” has been transformed can be found in the Skydeck Chicago – at 1,353 feet the highest observatory in the city – as well as the Magnificent Mile’s parade of designer shops and the brand new Chicago Riverwalk, which has sprung to life with wineries, cafes and local musicians performing on the south bank of the river.