In downtown Chicago, two major landmarks sit steps apart, offering public art, architecture, green space, free events, and ...

Chicago is a city bursting with art, deep-dish pizza, iconic architecture — and yes, a reputation for crime that makes some travelers nervous. As a born-and-raised local, I get asked one question over ...

Boosted by major events, Chicago was once again a “toddling town” for tourists last year, welcoming 55.3 million visitors, up 6.5% over 2023 and setting a post-pandemic high, according to data ...

Chicago’s hospitality and tourism industry said the city is uniquely qualified to weather any downturn, even though the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric toward other countries ...

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Tourists visiting Chicago may be unfortunate if they get into a car accident. With nearly 200,000 crashes occurring in the city each year, visitors risk getting into fender benders, multi-vehicle ...

Choose Chicago finally has a new head honcho in Kristen Reynolds, formerly the CEO of the tourism agency Discover Long Island. Reynolds will have her work cut out for her and not just because ...