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Welcome to the Explore Chicago Press Room! Here you will find all the latest news and media resources from the City of Chicago, including press kits, press releases about events and activities happening in Chicago, media image galleries, and more. 

 

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago, with a population of more than 2.7 million people, is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty.

 General Chicago

Chicago, situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, is home to one of the most iconic skylines in the world.

 Special Events and Festivals

The Chicago Blues Festival takes place each summer in Grant Park.

 Chicago’s Neighborhoods

Chinatown’s Ping Tom Park is located just south of downtown.

 Millennium Park

An aerial view of Millennium Park during its opening weekend in July 2004.

 Seasonal Chicago

Grant Park Flowers.

 Chicago Cultural Center

The Chicago Cultural Center.

 Arts and Culture

The Art Institute of Chicago, located at Michigan and Monroe, opened in 1893.

 Music

The Chicago Blues Festival takes place each summer in Grant Park.

 Sports and Recreation

The Chicago Marathon winds through the city and has been run each year since 1977.

 Fashion and Shopping

Garments at Habit boutique in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

 

 Theatre in Chicago

The Chicago Theater is a legendary auditorium that hosts a variety of entertainment, including concerts, plays, dance, comedy and more.

 

 Special Interest

Chicago kids enjoy a hot dog.

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