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Alcatraz ferry slams into San Francisco's Pier 31

  • May 26

City launches Tourism Improvement District

  • Apr 7

City rejects plans for Michael Jordan museum in Highland Park

  • Mar 31
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3 killed in tourist helicopter crash on the Hawaiian island of Kauai

  • Mar 27

Navy Pier celebrating 100 years of Route 66

  • Mar 25

Navy Pier becoming official starting point of Route 66

  • Feb 13

Leaders outline 2026 Chicago tourism plans

  • Feb 10

New Illinois tourism passport marks America 250

  • Jan 22

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  • Oct 1, 2025
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  • May 6, 2025
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  • Apr 3, 2025
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  • Feb 26, 2025
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Trump admin. seeks to begin screening social media of foreign tourists from 42 visa waiver countries

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing a rule requiring travelers from 42 visa-waiver countries to submit five to 10 years of social media history, email addresses, and phone numbers in order to to enter without a visa. This expands upon social media checks initiated in 2019 for standard visa applicants.

  • Dec 17, 2025

Owner of Michael Jordan's former home pitches 'tourist destination' plan for Highland Park estate

The Highland Park City Council on Monday night moved to continue the discussion on the proposed future of the Michael Jordan's former home with reservations.

  • Dec 16, 2025

Choose Chicago invites World Cup visitors in 2026

Chicago isn't hosting a match, but the city still expects to welcome fans from around the world.

  • Dec 8, 2025

'America-first' pricing: National park fees to increase for foreign visitors in 2026

Foreign visitors will soon have to pay extra to explore America's most popular national parks.

  • Nov 27, 2025
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Leaf-peeping season hampered by drought: Fall foliage dropping sooner, showing less color

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

  • Oct 14, 2025