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Chicago 2016 bid book although the winter olympics in sochi, russia are coming to an end this weekend, chicagos most recent and best shot. In illinois, most comic convention events are held in chicago around the year. Now picture it all unfolding in a sunsoaked city by the sea, with epic evening events and unique local experiences. Windy city pulp and paper convention announces rescheduled 2020 dates of september 11, 2020. The event was shortened to one day, which caused complaints. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Event in chicago, il by bookcon on saturday, may 14 2016 with 1. Experience the origin of the story in all its forms by interacting with. Bea and bookcon head to mccormick place in chicago, il, may 1114, 2016.
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