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From Lollapalooza to the DNC, summer events boost Chicago hotels to record revenue
There was no Taylor Swift, but the Democratic National Convention and other high-profile events helped boost Chicago hotels to record revenue this summer. Visitors to Chicago booked 3.4 million hotel rooms from June through August, up 5% over last summer, according to data released Tuesday by Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism arm. The increased demand generated $942 million in revenue for ...
Black Future Newsstand Brings New Imaginings To Chicago
Black Future Newsstand, the media exhibit that features works focused on a better world for Black people, has hit Chicago’s art scene. The exhibit will display at the Black-owned Gallery Guichard. It will include the newsstand’s signature collection of diverse content where racial justice has occurred. For the installation’s creators, bringing the art piece to life in Chi-town is as historic as the works themselves. “With regard to Chicago in particular, it’s really important for us to have the newsstand happen in Chicago,” explained Tia OSO, senior director of Media 2070 project, to The Triibe. “Chicago is a great example...
Facility dog joins DuPage State’s Attorney’s team to help traumatized youth
There’s a new member of the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office who’s sure to be a “pawsitive” presence on the The post Facility dog joins DuPage State’s Attorney’s team to help traumatized youth appeared first on NCTV17.
Chicago accepting nominations for official Christmas tree to light up Millennium Park
Temperatures may be near 80 Monday, but nominations are now open to select the city's 2024 Christmas tree.Nominations are open beginning Monday and running through Monday October 14 at 8 p.m.Chicago's 111th Christmas tree will be set up in Millennium Park near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street."Every year, our city comes together to celebrate the joy and togetherness of the holiday season," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "We are grateful to the local family who will donate their tree, as their gift represents the generosity and unity that defines our Chicago community. The annual tree lighting...
Sip and paint among skyscrapers at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
On Friday, October 11, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile will host a Cocktails and Canvas painting experience in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago . The instructor-led event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop terrace, which provides skyline views of the city.
Public safety, mental health included in DuPage County 2025 budget
Food insecurity funding, mental health and substance use investments, and additional public safety allocations are among some of the initiatives The post Public safety, mental health included in DuPage County 2025 budget appeared first on NCTV17.
Foster Park In Auburn Gresham Gets $1 Million For New Pickleball Courts
AUBURN GRESHAM — Pickleball mania is underway on the South Side, with 14 newly renovated courts now open at two city parks. The Park District funded $1 million in renovations for courts at Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th St., in Auburn Gresham, in what it calls the “largest single pickleball investment in a park.”
Record-breaking early voting | Naperville capital improvement plans | Public safety events
DuPage County has record-breaking first day of early voting Early voting got off to a strong start in DuPage County The post Record-breaking early voting | Naperville capital improvement plans | Public safety events appeared first on NCTV17.
City allocates $75 million in bond funds to market rate housing initiative on South and West sides
Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development is launching a $75 million program to build “missing middle housing” in neighborhoods on the South and West sides in an effort to provide lower-cost, owner-occupied for-sale housing options and repopulate communities after a decadeslong population decline, the department announced Tuesday. The program — officially called the Missing Middle ...
After Years Of Dips, Chicago Public Schools May See Slight Enrollment Bump This Year
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools is on track to see a rise in its official student enrollment this year, according to preliminary data revealed Thursday. More than 324,000 students were enrolled as of the 15th day of school compared to the same time last year – an increase of almost 2,800 students, according to data Bogdana Chkoumbova, chief education officer for CPS, shared during Thursday’s Board of Education meeting.
Candidates for Chicago Board of Education weigh in on leadership controversy
Come Election Day, Nov. 5, voters will get a chance to elect members to the Chicago Board of Education for the first time. With 37 days away until then, some candidates running made their pitch on Saturday to voters on the city's South Side. “The taxpayers are a big proponent...
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