Star Wars creator George Lucas has selected Chicago as the future site of a museum of his film memorabilia and prized art collection.
The third-largest city in the US had been battling for the site against San Francisco, California.
The selection of the Mid-west city was a surprise given Lucas' close ties with the state of California.
His home and visual effects company LucasFilm is based there. The museum is currently scheduled to open in 2018.