2022 CHICAGO VISITORS GUIDE James Meyer Interim CEO & CFO Rita Chen Vice President, Marketing Jordan Engerman Vice President, Partnerships WELCOME TO CHICAGO Chicago skyline PUBLISHED BY: Miles Partnership National Sales: 407-413-4171 Corporate Office: 800-303-9328 milespartnership.com PUBLICATION TEAM Senior Vice President : Ryan Thompson Content Director : Margaret Doyle Graphic Designer : Hailey Nicol Account Director : Ileana Frascone Advertising Production Manager : Camille Jacobson-Ingram Writers : Amy Bizzarri, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Amber Gibson, Allana Mortell, Lisa Shames SALES Vice President, Sales : Randi Rogers Account Executive : Sebrina Williams LEADERSHIP CEO/President : David Burgess Chief Financial Officer : Dianne Gates Chicago is a city known for our resilient spirit and inspiring comebacks — ever since the world’s first skyscraper rose from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire — and this same strength and determination have carried us through these difficult times. As visitors from around the world return to Chicago, we couldn’t be more proud to be named the Best Big City in the U.S. for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year. This accolade recognizes our diverse neighborhoods, award-winning dining, iconic cultural attractions, and exciting events that make Chicago a city unlike any other. And we invite you to come experience it all for yourself. LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS AMY BIZZARRI Amy lives in the Logan Square neighborhood. When she isn’t writing, you’ll find her spending time at Foster Avenue Beach with her two kids. ROSALIND CUMMINGS-YEATES Rosalind is a Rogers Park resident who loves strolling through neighborhood fests and catching the rhythms of local musicians. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @farsightedgirl. AMBER GIBSON Amber lives in the Gold Coast and is a fan of Chicago’s plethora of excellent pizza, from Roots Handmade Pizza to Spacca Napoli. Follow her on Instagram @amberyv. ALLANA MORTELL Allana is a writer and home cook living in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. She loves exploring local restaurants, and can’t resist an aperol spritz. LISA SHAMES A food and culture freelance writer, Lisa calls Chicago’s Loop home, where her view of the Willis Tower never gets old. Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Choose Chicago members as of December 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. ©2022 by Choose Chicago. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Choose Chicago. Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership make no endorsement, representation, or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission, or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. 2 choosechicago.com BARRY BUTLER PHOTOGRAPHY
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