Another record-breaking year for tourism, but these numbers represent more than just statistics: they signify jobs, local economic growth, and lifelong memories created in the Middle of Everything. Illinois is proud to welcome visitors from across the globe.
Of course the Trumpturd and his yes men could care less, they would gladly destroy our success as a state/cities, in order to justify, carry out the evil plans they have conspired since the dear leader became president!
Left my 💗 in Chicago after we visited in June!
Unless we take care of ICE kidnappings situation, we can say goodbye to tourism forever.
Too bad these numbers will probably decline if/when the National Guard comes to town.
Can’t wait to visit next week ✅
Sorry that 2025 will not be the same for the workers on this Labor Day weekend. Save those stats. trumpf & company will disagree.
2024?
Yes this is how data works. It takes time to analyze data and 2025 isn’t over yet
Maine, Vermont, Florida, Washington State, California, New Hampshire and Las Vegas have been whining all year about a tourist disaster. In 2025.
Yes and the data being shared is from last year, because this is how data analysis works. This year is most certainly going to suffer from Trump’s isolationist policies. The World Cup and The Olympics will also be a nightmare for the same reason
There is enough data available to provide directional analysis on a quarterly basis for trends vs YA, up to the end of Q2 2025. This is how data works to provide in-year updates. Showing a 2024 number 9 months later is of value to no one. Especially this year.
Thanks to all of the amazing hotel and restaurant workers out there taking care of visitors.
Maybe someone should strt a campaign explaining to tourists the "safe" areas to visit.... ie the Blue states - You could possibly highlight the murder rates of the red states as a reason not to travel there....
These are numbers and growth after 4 years of a Democrat Presidency. Let’s see what tariff year 2025 brings. So far, the news in all 51 states (Canada pun intended) ain’t good.
Good governance - just might be a good reason people love Illinois so much! #JB rocks!
Yes, welcome to all, except masked storm-troopers and GB Packers.
You are doing GREAT THING GOVERNOR, please keep it up. We here in MN know we are next...what you are doing in preparation of NG is amazing
Grats. But ‘25 will be a real test given our reputation I the world has plummeted. All for the orange beast.
To be fair, Illinois got some help from a rare total solar eclipse (next one is not for 20 years). I was in Illinois in 2024 for that!
See Trump..! Chicago ain’t no Hellscape!!! I was there last week… NO PROBLEMS. STAY OUT !
Keep up the great work, Gov. Pritzer. You are our next President. Do not ever back down. Good works plus strong defense against the gangster in our WH. Thank you.
He would be a wonderful President!!
The human has one of those faces that invite tourists to ask her directions. She's happy to help!
Everyone loves a state that is not a fascist dictatorship
Wait till you get the 2025 numbers! The trump era probably killed your tourism industry.
Chicago is a vibrant city
State parks in Illinois are amazing. Starved Rock should not be missed.
I am sure the numbers for 2025 will be way, way down. You know, since Trump staged his coup & mass kidnappings. Tourists from Canada probably represented the majority of foreign visitors prior to 2025. I know no one who is planning on visiting USA. 150 Canadians have been detained including toddlers
Agreed. I visited Chicago twice in 2024, went elsewhere this year
As an American I’m glad you decided to stay safe and travel elsewhere 🙏 Hopefully our international nightmare is over sooner rather than later. Say a prayer for some blood clots.
The fact that Canadian toddlers are being held in a foreign country fills me with rage. It's a fucking war crime and should be treated as such.
We are visiting Chicago next month!!
"We don't have guests on 'Wild Chicago,' but if we did, they might stay at Ohio House."
You need to build Hollywood sound stages and make a new huge Chicago film industry happen. Your theatre scene is excellent.
Chicago businesses need to sue the Trump administration for any loss of revenue that is about to happen because Trump wants to militarize Chicago.
Happy for you, but it must be Americans visiting: wttc.org/news/us-econ...
Can you share the profits from Trump tower please?
We love Chicago
I will visit Chicago once Scump and his admin have gone. Respect from Scotland. 🤘🏴
You’ll be welcome here.
On arrival I expect to be whisked around town at high speed following the route of Jake & Elwood Blues, followed by an Untouchables tour of the city,if one exists and then a dog dragged through the garden.🤘
Join the Blue Bros. Brigade!!
The Governor reestablishing the Underground Railroad with Canada made a real difference.
Hey, it's states, and sentiments like yours that are carrying your reputation in the world right now. It's unfortunate that there is such federal xenophobia and authoritarian aggression that still must be reckoned with when coming to visit from abroad.
You shouldnt have to fight your own government to put out a welcome mat to tourists.
#BlackSky do black female entertainers view josephine baker as inspiration & icon as they do billie holiday? yes, i just watched a documentary which included considerable footage about her.
Not surprised Illinois is amazing So you got time to tweet on that but don't have anytime to speak to workers at Madden Mental Health who are being terrorized by your corrupt DHS Deputy Director Patricia Hudson and her soldiers like HR Jessica Lawsuit CEO Patricia Evans and Meredith Kiss NO WHERE
You realize that JB in between interviews and social media has been passing legislation right? He just strengthened unions in Illinois. Sorry unlike little Gavin JB gets things done. He also can’t be everywhere
Hey can I please have like 100 bucks for stuff? You're a billionaire. You'll stay the enemy until you have less than 100 million
Would love to. I loved my trip to Chicago. Unfortunately until you have a different federal government, I'm going to have to pass.
I LOVE Chicago! I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, but we keep coming back every couple years because it’s so beautiful. The train system alone is worth the visit.
Gov JB Pritzker👏 IL is an economic powerhouse. Keep up the great work. Your optimism and dedication will inspire other Blue States to continue controlling their own destiny. Smart offensive measures to protect Illinois from aggressive Federal overreach. Offensive measures ripple 📈effect across US🇺🇸
Chicago is awesome! With the exception of the Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks.
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Hey, Gov. Pritzker: what about 2025 numbers, eh? You're not bragging about those, are you? 🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂🇨🇦😂
Just got home from a visit to Chicago. My first visit and we absolutely loved it! What a great city and the food was amazing!
Sounds like a functioning economy.
The 113M tourist figure includes 112M people stopping at Illinois toll road rest areas on their way to Wisconsin.
lol it will Be sad To see 2025 numbers
I love Illinois and I love Chicago
I’ve driven through Chicago a dozen times, but finally got to visit some of the city last week seeing Oasis. Obviously, there is no way I could see everything… But I felt safe walking around the loop and to and from Soldier Field… Beautiful city, @govpritzker.illinois.gov!
Is Illinois proud of over 30 shooting this weekend with at least 5 dead? Are you still against some help to clean up the streets? Why are you defending these criminals so hard? Why are you fighting to keep help away. Who is paying you off?
I suppose Chicago having an international airport means that you can fly into the USA safely without having to carry a burner phone in fear of a customs agent scanning your phone for anti trump comments? (Then “disappearing” you).. true?
Nope! Every airport (and everywhere within 100 miles of an international airport, or a coast on international waters) is considered within jurisdiction of our border patrol. Some crazy number like 90%+ of our population lives within one of these zones. It’s not safe to come to the US right now.
Careful. Report numbers that make blue look too good and 47 might try to get rid of the number guy. Maybe throw in some made up stuff to throw him off, something that says 1500%.
Had a "someday" plan to go to Chicago. See mile one of Route 66, and check out the the former Abegweit ferry, now the clubhouse of the Columbia Yacht Club. Won't be going in the next 3.5 years...if ever.
I’d love to visit (same with California) but I wouldn’t even try at the moment. Not sure I’d be let in anyway but it’s currently a boycott from me. Sorry to all of you good Americans.
Not anymore. We aren't coming. Defend Canadian sovereignty and we might 🇨🇦
These are 2024 numbers, I believe 2025 will be very different
Your loss
Sadly its ours. They don’t feel safe.
Chicago is a beautiful world class city.
Love Chicago but will not be going to the USA while the orange menace and his minions rule
“In the Middle of Everything “ Finding Joy in life despite the hatred surrounding us is #Resistance
2024 looked good. I'm afraid that 2025 is unlikely to be rhe same. This administration has destroyed the industry.
No way will I visit my in-laws in florida. The US cannot be trusted.
Me too
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Sadly, until Trump’s gone, none of my friends or family will travel to the US.
Those numbers are from 24 before Trump. As far as I know tourism i US are suffering because foreigners dare not visit the United States for fear of being detained, imprisoned, and deported.
I love Chicago ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Can't wait to see 2025 numbers. Bet they're significantly lower.
What's the drop-off in 2025 looking like?
The 2025 numbers are going to be 😬😬😬
NASCAR in Chicago was outstanding… It was better and better each year, the potential was there. I wouldn’t/won’t attend a NASCAR event any place else. More than likely the decision not to return was political.
It was terrible for people living there. Roads closed down and terrible noise pollution and traffic. A fun experience for those able to attend maybe but a blight for residents
Any town... amy big event. Par for the course.
Chicago: America’s Hometown
Because Chicago is a TERRIFIC, WORLD CLASS city. People love coming to Chicago. We visited for a few years before making it home.
I have lived in several cities around the U.S. and Chicago is the most amazing, welcoming, and fun of them. So much strength and love in its diversity.
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Who really draws these and produces them? Obviously not spontaneous very intentional wizard pranking.
