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The City of Chicago is proposing an ambitious plan to redevelop Navy Pier and build a new arena and two new hotels next to McCormick Place.

Bob Sirott

Details on the new venture near McCormick Place

by: Vivianne Linou

Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 09:14 AM CDT

Updated: Apr 13, 2021 / 09:14 AM CDT

The City of Chicago is proposing an ambitious plan to redevelop Navy Pier and build a new arena and two new hotels next to McCormick Place.

by: Vivianne Linou

Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 09:14 AM CDT

Updated: Apr 13, 2021 / 09:14 AM CDT

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David Roeder, Chicago Sun-Times business columnist and reporter, joined Bob Sirott to talk about his latest column: Esports arena cultivates a new market in amusement. He shared details on the $30 million venture near McCormick Place and the economic impact it can have.