What is going on in Chicago the first weekend of June?

This might explain your problem:

Jun 1-5
American Society of Clinical Oncology - 43rd ASCO Annual Meeting
McCormick Place
Delegates: 33,000

 

I suspect this is the correct answer. Thanks for the assist, Bob.

 

This weekend coming up is the start of the restaurant and hotel convention (which runs through Tuesday), I believe.

 

I should have included an explanation in my previous post. Go to the link provided and you can find what conventions, shows, festivals, events, etc. are scheduled this summer in Chicago, including dates, venues and projected attendance.

Bob knows

 

If you're headed to Chicago, this looks pretty sweet:

http://www.awesome80sprom.com/

 

didn't you hear the intro? only girls are having fun at that thing.

 

Choice rooms in the Loop area during spring (especially!) and fall, can be brutal. You take the weather, when you can get it.

 

Ruf,

Good news is that if you can find a room, you've got a good shot to meet a nice doctor. Good luck.