Press releases

A message from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot

Published on August 7, 2019

Welcome to the city that feels like home. Welcome to Chicago. Home isn’t just where you’re from, it’s where you fit right in. Home is…

Fifth Annual James Beard Eats Week in Chicago

Published on April 9, 2019

Choose Chicago, in partnership with the Illinois Restaurant Association, announces the return of James Beard Eats Week, taking place April 26–May 6, 2019.

Chicago Restaurant Week Extended For Second Year

Published on February 5, 2019

CONTACT: Al Orendorff 312-567-8482 aorendorff@choosechicago.com For Immediate Release CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK EXTENDED FOR SECOND YEAR (CHICAGO - February 5, 2019) – Choose Chicago and its partner

Choose Chicago Joins the Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China in Chicago

Published on January 17, 2019

CONTACT: Al Orendorff, Director, Corporate Communications 312.567.8482 aorendorff@choosechicago.com CHOOSE CHICAGO JOINS THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN CHICAGO, CITY OF

James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony to be Held in Chicago Through 2027

Published on December 11, 2018

CONTACT: Mayor’s Press Office 312-744-3334 press@cityofchicago.org James Beard Foundation Awards Amelia Durand and Mary Blanton Ogushwitz 212-957-3005 JBFA@smapr.com Choose Chicago Al Orendorff

Ticket Sales Now Open for First Bites Bash

Published on December 11, 2018

NEWS from Choose Chicago CONTACT: Al Orendorff aorendorff@choosechicago.com 312-567-8482 Download Press Photos (For more images, visit https://tinyurl.com/y7osey4d) TICKET SALES NOW OPEN FOR FIRST

Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Names Chicago as Best Big City in the U.S.

Published on October 9, 2018

Media Contact: Michelle Revuelta Choose Chicago mrevuelta@choosechicago.com (CHICAGO – October 9, 2018) -- For the second consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler’s readers have voted Chicago as the

Fourth Annual James Beard Eats Week in Chicago

Published on April 6, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Al Orendorff, Director, Corporate Communications 312.567.8482 aorendorff@choosechicago.com (CHICAGO, April 5, 2018) Choose Chicago, in partnership with the Illinois Restaurant Association, announces the return of James Beard Eats Week, taking place April 27 - May 7, 2018. “Chicago proudly sits at the head of the culinary table,” said David Whitaker, Choose Chicago President and CEO. “Eats Week represents both a unique opportunity for visitors and residents alike to explore and appreciate the city’s world renowned chefs and restaurants, as well as celebrate Chicago hosting the annual James Beard Awards by experiencing special dishes and menus.”