Chicago Tourism News
CTA Board approves financial advisors
Firms will seek new funding options to improve Red/Purple Lines.
Contractor approved for Rehabilitation work at Seven Red Line Stations
Stations to receive a face-lift until rail line’s long-term plans are determined.
Artists celebrate Chicago’s 175th Birthday
In anticipation of Chicago’s 175th Birthday on March 4, The Flag and Seal Revisited, a new component of the Pulled, Pressed & Printed, Chicago exhibition currently running at Expo 72, will feature artworks that riff on the Chicago flag and seal.
Chicago - A dose of culture, Nightlife and Scenic Beauty all in 1 trip
Spring is fast approaching! For a change of pace, take a break from busy beaches and costly cruises and set your sights on Chicago. The city will be in full bloom, and an array of indoor and outdoor events and attractions invite visitors to discover all that Chicago has to offer.
Chicago bumps up hotel tax to raise funds
Officials in the city of Chicago have increased by one percentage point the amount of tax City Hall takes from every hotel night recorded. With budget deficits topping political agendas around the world, Chicago coffers will now claim 4.5 per cent of the cost of every night spent in the city.
Chicago has New Brand and Marketing Strategies
The first true branding effort highlighting the City of Chicago as a global visitor destination was officially launched today by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB).
Chicago Line upgrade package announced
State Capital Investment to create more than 2,700 Jobs, eliminate slow zones, repair tracks, improve stations on Red and Purple Lines.
Chicago selects Hills Balfour to boost UK visitors
The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau has announced the selection of London based Hills Balfour to support the bureau’s tourism efforts in the United Kingdom. Also in the United States today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Chicago.
Chicago New Year’s Eve Party With Joe Piscopo at Germania Place Helps Kids Fight Cancer
Looking for a special way to celebrate New Year’s Eve while giving back to a good cause? Join Joe Piscopo in helping Kids Fight Cancer, a nonprofit organization that has been funding the Oncology Activity Center in Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Hospital since 1985. This unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration will be held on Dec. 31, 2009 at Germania Place, set in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, just north of Division near Clark Street. The event is open to the public and tickets are now available.