Crime & Safety
Crime And Chaos Downtown And Beyond Are Keeping Tourists Away From Chicago, And Experts Say Something Has To Change
"The Chicago economy can't afford for hotels to fail. It can't afford for tourism to go down."
CHICAGO (CBS) — Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
As CBS 2's Tara Molina reported Tuesday, hotel, restaurant, and city business operators have been hopeful for a great return this summer – the first summer since 2019 in which COVID-19 restrictions have not limited most options.
