Mandatory Entry Procedures for McCormick Place and Marriott Marquis

As of May 1, 2018, MPEA has implemented a new procedure for building entry and exit. Please see below information as well as attachments for details. Failure to follow procedures will result in permanent suspension of all MPEA properties, so please read and follow carefully.

McCormick Place Building Entry Exit Procedure
BEEP

Effective May 1, 2018 the Building Entry and Exit Procedure (BEEP) will be finalized as listed below. Individuals will only enter MPEA properties through the designated doors. Personnel will not be allowed to enter through any other door and/or proceed through the facility to the designated location. Cleared individuals will then receive a one-time use wristband indicating they have gone through BEEP processing. Wristbands must be worn on the wrist, no exceptions. Failure to do so will result in permanent suspension of all MPEA properties.

All represented labor, local EAC contractors, service desk personnel/management and official contractors will enter the facility via the following locations:
a. Cashier Station located at the East Ramp from Parking Lot C. Open daily from 5:00AM to 5:00PM. Effective July 1, 2018 this location will be open 24 hours each day.
b. Lot B - South Building labor corridor entrance. Hours will be posted when location is in operation.
c. 24th Place – West Building labor corridor entrance. Hours will be posted when location is in operation.

The Wristband Requirement is NOT NEEDED For the Marriot, Hyatt, Wintrust Arena, or the Hilton Family Hotel.

Wristbands are Required for McCormick Place West, North, South, and East (Lakeside) Buildings including all ballrooms, meeting rooms, and exhibit floors.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the hall, Don Garrity or John Gray.

Click here to see McCormick Place Building Entry Exit Procedure

Click here to see MPEA/SMG Table of Offenses and Penalties

Click here for more information.


Entering the Marriott Marquis

The only way to enter the Marriott Marquis is through the employee entrance on Cermak. Anyone who is not a Marriott employee has to sign in at Security, then go up to the appropriate meeting room.