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Articles tagged “chicago”

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Chicago Cubs wrangle with residents over plans for $500 million renovation

Wrigley Field might see a profit boost from the renovations, but that doesn’t mean much to its stakeholders -- rooftop venue owners -- that rely on unobstructed field views to attract business each season.

Don Babwin, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Chicago Cubs wrangle with residents over plans for $500 million renovation

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Choose Chicago’s budget doubles to $32 million thanks to hotel tax increase

Money is the easiest way to compete with the comparatively bloated budgets of Las Vegas and L.A., but creativity counts for just as much with viral videos and online content now at the pulse of cities’ campaigns.

Kathy Bergen, Chicago Tribune | 11 years ago

Choose Chicago’s budget doubles to $32 million thanks to hotel tax increase

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Obama presidential library: Battle between Chicago and Honolulu is on

It's difficult for Chicago to make a stronger argument than one based on the significance of the first presidential in library in Hawaii. Plus, the views from Honolulu are a bit better.

Josh Lederman, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Obama presidential library: Battle between Chicago and Honolulu is on

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Hawaii tempts New Yorkers, Chicagoans with $500K marketing campaign

Tourism to Hawaii might be booming, but that means little to carriers operating direct flights unless they see full seats on every plane hence Hawaii’s goal of increasing tourism from its most served markets.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

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Choose Chicago given $5 million to get flyers passing through O’Hare downtown

Chicago has two hubs crawling with potential tourists just outside of its city center, but it's hard to imagine a world where all theses people aren't already aware of the booming metropolis just beyond the terminals.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Choose Chicago given $5 million to get flyers passing through O’Hare downtown

Tourism

Chicago aims big for tourists, New York City style

Thinking big on tourism and going for large marquee projects, New York style, is going to be Chicago's new mantra -- even though it will never admit NYC inspiration.

Kathy Bergen, Chicago Tribune | 11 years ago

Chicago aims big for tourists, New York City style

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Illinois officials say United Airlines is running a sham fuel operation, owes state $100 million

It seems obvious that the fuel-buying operations aren't happening where United says they are, but it's also doubtful that United didn't see this problem emerging and structure its deal so that the letter of the law was followed (but definitely not the spirit).

Don Babwin, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

The race to land Obama’s presidential library pits Honolulu against Chicago

Considering the historical significance of the first African-American president, the library, wherever it may be, promises to instantly become one of the most visited sites in U.S.

Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune | 11 years ago

The race to land Obama’s presidential library pits Honolulu against Chicago

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Fog delays over 400 flights in Chicago on one of the busiest travel days of the year

These early morning delays will wreck havoc on tight flight schedules at hubs across the country and leave millions of Americans waiting or rushing for connections.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

Fog delays over 400 flights in Chicago on one of the busiest travel days of the year

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Business travelers say too much walking makes O’Hare the most stressful American airport

LAX, JFK, and OHA are fighting similar battles in maintaining a giant hub while providing convenient connections. Renovations underway at Chicago’s Terminal 5 may change the mind of some businessmen.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business travelers say too much walking makes O’Hare the most stressful American airport