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What is the economic impact of the DNC in Chicago?

By Patrick Hennessey,

2024-08-17

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Isaac Reichman of Choose Chicago to discuss the impact that the Democratic National Convention will have on tourism in Chicago.

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trisoctahedron

08-18

Whatever it will be, it will start with a negative ("-")

Pay Dro

08-17

It will cost the city, business owners, and taxpayers millions in damages from the party of tolerance.

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