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Over the years, the technology of trade has changed in response to advances in the ability to communicate. From its origins on the streets of Chicago, the Board of Trade moved to a building housing 'trading pits' for the open-outcry exchange by brokers representing buyers and sellers.

Chicago's like Melbourne - there's a city center, there's public transport, and there's more of a cultural scene.

As it happens, Chicago is the nation's leader in municipal privatization efforts. That's right: The city that conservatives portray as the citadel of the power-grabbing, government-growing left has been selling itself off in pieces for years. It signed a 99-year lease for the Chicago Skyway, a toll road in the city's South Side, back in 2005.

Chicago is the product of modern capitalism, and, like other great commercial centers, is unfit for human habitation.

Chicago is an exciting place which renews itself. The workshop system encourages close reading and frank discussions of papers and ideas.

Chicago seems a big city instead of merely a large place.

There are so many good venues in Chicago.

The country's top chefs, designers, media personalities and businesses are part of this dynamic city. We know that Chicagoans are used to the highest standards.

ChicagoNEXT is focused on making Chicago the best possible place for technology entrepreneurs.

Moving our headquarters to Chicago is another significant step in our journey to build a better McDonald's. This world-class environment will continue to drive business momentum by getting us even closer to customers, encouraging innovation and ensuring great talent is excited about where they work.