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Continuing last year's record-setting growth, Chicago set new tourism records in the first months of 2018.Mayor Rahm Emanuel says hotel demand increased…
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The Illinois Office of Tourism is planning to expand and open offices in China and Mexico to attract foreign visitors and help boost the state's tourism…
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A 31-foot tall bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was crane lifted from the back of a semi onto a concrete base, behind the Peoria Riverfront Museum, on…
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Tourism officials in southern Illinois say about 200,000 people traveled to the 16-county region to watch the total solar eclipse.Carbondale officials…
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PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - The World Taxidermy and Fish Carving Championships trade show has drawn far-flung enthusiasts to Peoria.This year marks the first time…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois state lawmakers are considering a proposal that could make Illinois the first state in the Midwest and the ninth…
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The next two weekends in Peoria mean big bucks for the city’s tourism and hospitality business.The Illinois High School Athletics March Madness tournament…
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Pere Marquette Hotel in downtown Peoria will remain a Marriott. The Gary Mathews management group says an agreement has been reached with Marriott for the…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The impact of Illinois' budget impasse has reached Springfield's hotel industry, which is reporting a four-year low in…
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Illinois' capital city has launched free Wi-Fi in downtown areas. The wireless network is best for outdoor use and might not work indoors. Mayor Jim…