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Originally Posted by Jewish-collector
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As a lifetime Chicago area resident, McCormick place is a great venue but not one that is considered convenient to get to. I believe the second time the National was in Chicago it was held at McCormick place and I really was an awesome location in terms of show space but I didn't enjoy the mile walk just to get in the door. My family would always attend the Chicago Auto Show held at the same location and always felt it just wasnt a place we suburban residents really wanted to go to. Mayor Stephens in Rosemont recognized this which is why he built his empire...I mean the convention center where it was built.