Chicago Tourism in 2025: What’s Booming, What’s New, and What It Means for Travelers

A summer skyline dancing over Lake Michigan. The Riverwalk buzzing at golden hour. A festival weekend packing Grant Park. That’s Chicago in 2025—busy, upbeat, and (importantly) easier to plan if you know the numbers and the new stuff. Here’s the no-fluff guide for making the most of a 2025 trip (or staycation).