Chicago is a growing, vibrant, 24-hour metropolis. Its diverse and thriving economic base, skilled labor pool, and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities make it one of the most important and influential cities in the world.

 

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, with more than eight-and-a-half million people living in the metropolitan area. Second only to New York as a home to Fortune 500 companies, Chicago boasts a strong business center, with a diverse, powerhouse economy.It is also a tourism center, with world-renowned shopping, dining, museums, architecture, theater, music and more.

 

Chicago is home to some of the nation’s finest hotels and the nation’s largest convention center, which serve the 44 million visitors to Chicago each year.

Strategically located at the hub of Chicago's affluent financial district, Willis Tower is easy to reach - for commuters and for customers. It is accessible by both major commuter rail stations, three major highways, and all forms of public transportation, including 24 CTA bus routes, and the elevated transit system.