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WELCOME TO CHICAGO WELCOME HOME On behalf of all of us in the hospitality industry — welcome to Chicago. Needless to say, this past year has been difficult for all of us and for you. When the time is right, we look forward to inviting you back and sharing everything our city has to offer. While much has changed, some things have remained the same — the resilient spirit, welcoming locals, and endless experiences that you can only find in Chicago. As Chicago’s official destination marketing organization, Choose Chicago has created this guide to provide you with the information and inspiration you need to plan your next Chicago experience. You’ll also find details on more than 1,500 Choose Chicago partners, representing the city’s best accommodations, tours and attractions, dining, theatre, music, arts and culture, shopping, entertainment, sports, and event venues. We would also like to invite you to visit choosechicago.com to explore our city, find things to do, and learn about our 77 unique neighborhoods. Whatever you like to do, you’ll feel right at home doing it here. Maybe that’s why Chicago is the city that feels like home. We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago. LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS KELLY AIGLON Kelly Aiglon writes about regional travel for AAA Living and Midwest Living, and is a longtime hospitality creative marketing consultant. ALMA BAHMAN Alma Bahman is a Chicago-based writer and editor who tells thought-provoking and engaging stories about urban living, food, travel, and more. AMY BIZZARRI Amy Bizzarri regularly contributes to travel magazines and websites, and authored the book 111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss. ROSALIND CUMMINGS-YEATES Rosalind Cummings-Yeates covers travel, culture, and the arts, and authored the book Exploring Chicago Blues. Follow her on Twitter @farsightedgirl. AMBER GIBSON Amber Gibson writes for Travel + Leisure, Saveur, Four Seasons Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler. Follow her adventures on Instagram @amberyv. HAYLEY GRGURICH Hayley Grgurich is a writer specializing in travel and comedy. Her work regularly appears in the Chicago Like a Local blog. ALLANA MORTELL Allana Mortell writes about food and travel for Edible Vineyard, as well as the Chicago Like a Local and allanabytes blogs. LISA SHAMES Lisa Shames is a Chicago-based food and lifestyle writer who contributes to Sophisticated Living and So Good magazines. Follow her on Instagram @lisashames.
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