The American City: Why You Should Visit Chicago, Illinois
In 1985, a high school senior ditched his suburban school day to venture into the big city with his best friend and girlfriend. In the eight-and-a-half-hour time frame, the students drove a classic car, ate at a Michelin-star restaurant, starred in a German-American parade, and visited some of Chicago's finest attractions. In the almost forty years since that epic day, we do not know what happened to Ferris Bueler, Cameron Fyre, or Sloane Peterson. But we do know what happened to the fourth star of the film: The City of Chicago.
The outside world regulates Chicago to the Second City. It is not as old as Boston or New York. It is not as glitzy as Miami or Los Angeles. Yet, Chicago is the most American city. The city acts as a microcosm of the nation's trials and triumphs. Its heroes and villains become part of the national vernacular. In its 25 miles, the city sprouted icons like Al Capone, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and many more, who continue to define the American experience.
Since I started this blog, I knew I wanted to interview Choose Chicago . Choose Chicago is the "official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois." I contacted Michelle Gonzalez, VP of Media Relations, who helped facilitate this piece with the Neighborhood Team. Consequently, I spoke with Rob Fojtik, VP of Neighborhood Strategy, to learn why you should visit Chicago.
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