CHICAGO KEY MAGAZINE

A city of life, beauty and spirit, Chicago exemplifies work and play coming together. With countless contributions already made to the world of business and tourism, Chicago continues to evolve in order to maintain its standing as a leading convention and tourism destination. Commissioned by the French government in 1673, Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette became the first explorers of Chicago. It was with the help of the Illinois Indians that the two were guided through the land. Around 1780, Chicago's first permanent settler, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, and his family came to the area. The future of the convention and tourism industry continues to look bright. In the new millennium, Chicago continues to be an economic powerhouse, with an especially strong convention and tourism industry. The centralized location of the city, unmatched venues and world-class attractions continue to make Chicago one of the most popular destinations in the country.

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