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Key Points:
- Thousands gathered on Wacker Drive in Chicago to celebrate New Year's Eve, marking the city's first appearance on the national broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."
- Chicago native Chance the Rapper hosted and headlined the event, performing alongside DJ Mike Dunn, DJ Mike P, J. Ivy, and Shemekia Copeland starting at 9 p.m. near Wacker and Franklin in the Loop.
- The celebration included a live broadcast beginning at 7 p.m., a countdown performance by Chance the Rapper, and concluded with a fireworks display over the Chicago River.
- Despite cold weather and snow showers, the event saw a strong turnout, with attendees arriving as early as
