1929 Frank Mars opens a factory on the Far West Side to help meet demand for his Milky Way candy bar.
1960s Tootsie Roll moves its production to Chicago's Southwest Side.
1963 Chicago's candy output is double that of New York City.
2000s Much of Chicago's candy production slows. Fannie Mae files for bankruptcy; Brach and Wrigley close their Chicago factories.
Today Companies including Tootsie Roll, Ferrara Pan (Lemon Heads, Boston Baked Beans and My Favorite "Red Hots"), American Licorice Co., Willie Wonka Candy Co., Nestle and Mars have headquarters or factories in Chicago.
Of course, there was the big thing when Marshall Field's stopped making their famous Thin Mints.
Now, Where Did Liz Hide That Halloween Candy We Didn't Give Out? --Cooter
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