Rob Fojtik News Today

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Rob Fojtik, VP of Neighborhood Strategy for Choose Chicago, about their upcoming docuseries, “The 77: A City of Neighborhoods.” After that, Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside shares his thoughts on a controversial police training program. Plu

Instead of promoting typical tourist attractions, Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism agency, is focusing on promoting unique neighborhood offerings, and they...

Choose Chicago's program helps neighborhoods that are typically underserved but whose cultures are key to Chicago’s rich diversity.

A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.

Often cited as the second-highest grossing shopping district in Chicago after the Magnificent Mile, Little Village is synonymous with Mexican culture. As the city reopens, local businesses and community advocates say that Mexican identity will be key to the neighborhood’s recovery.

Wendella Tours & Cruises suffered a 75 percent hit to its annual revenue last year. Chicagos tourism industry is desperate for visitors. But the group meant to lead the charge to bring them back is dealing with its own pandemic-induced distress. As the city prepares for a summer thats expected to unleash pent-up demand from leisure travelers, Choose Chicago is operating as a shell of its former self: The normal $30 million-plus annual budget for the citys nonprofit tourism arm—which relies he...

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