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Chicago Press Kit

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. For general media information about Chicago, including its architecture, fashion and shopping, music, museums and more, click here.

 

 

Current Press Releases

Chicago is home to thousands of free cultural events and entertainment activities each year, many of which are presented by City of Chicago departments and agencies. For media information on these events and activities, click here.

 

 

Media Image Gallery

 To view available media images of the City of Chicago, click here. Please note that these images are intended for editorial use only.

 

 

Chicago Tourism Statistics

More than 45 million people visited Chicago last year. Click here for detailed Chicago tourism statistics.

 

 

 

 

Media Resources

Click here to learn about resources available to visiting media, to learn how to be credentialed for major lakefront festivals or to request B-Roll of Chicago.

 

 

 

Media Contacts

If you're a member of the news media, our public information officers will help you get the information you need. We can provide photos, set up interviews and answer your own travel questions.