Fun Facts You May Not Know About Chicago

If you’re headed to Chicago for the upcoming NECA show, see how familiar you are with the Windy City.
Sept. 3, 2025

Known for its bold architecture and vibrant lakefront real estate, Chicago will host the upcoming NECA convention September 13-15 at McCormick Place. As conference-goers converge on the “Windy City,” we thought it might be fun to test your knowledge of this iconic destination with a little trivia. How many of these fun facts did you already know? A few of them surprised the EC&M editorial team, most of whom will be at the show. We’re looking forward to seeing you — stop by Booth #3726 and say hello!

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