NEAR NORTH SIDE — A new mural on the Near North Side by Chicago Artist Ryan Tova Katz is more than just a beautiful work of art. For Larry Burns, who commissioned the mural on the exterior wall of his building, it’s a deeply meaningful way to pay tribute to his late wife, Patricia “Pat” Burns.

“It brings tranquility and peace, and I couldn’t think of a better honor,” Burns said.

The idea for the mural came in July, when Burns was driving in Andersonville with his longtime friend, Jeneva Taylor. They passed Katz’s mural, “Go Ask the Flowers,” at 5225 N. Clark Street, and the seed was planted.

“All of a sudden, I looked up and was inspired by these beautiful flowers,” Burns said. “Pat and I always wanted to do something with the wall in our yard, but didn’t know what. She loved flowers, a

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