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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Choose Chicago, city's tourism agency, announces Kristen Reynolds as next CEO
CHICAGO - Choose Chicago, the agency tasked with attracting tourists to the city, announced that Kristen Reynolds will serve as its next president and CEO. Reynolds will begin the role on May 5, according to a news release. What we know She comes to Chicago after leading Discover Long Island in New York. During her time leading Discover Long Island, she helped the organization significantly increase tourism revenue and strengthened regional economic development, according to the news release. She has 27 years of experience in destination marketing, strategic partnerships and tourism advocacy. Reynolds will take over the role just ahead of a busy summer season for tourism with music festivals, like Lollapoolza and Sueños, the Taste of Chicago and other big events like NASCAR's Street Race coming to the city. Last year, the city saw all-time records in hotel revenue and city hotel tax revenue. Richard Gamble has been serving as Choose Chicago's interim president and CEO. What they're saying Elected officials praised the hiring of Reynolds to take over the key role. "Kristen Reynolds is a proven leader in the tourism industry and we welcome her to Chicago," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement. "With major global events on the horizon and our city continuing to break tourism records, Kristen's leadership will be instrumental in strengthening Chicago's position as a top destination for visitors, conventions, and business investment." "Illinois is in the middle of everything and offers some of the most diverse and engaging opportunities of anywhere in the country," said Gov. JB Pritzker in a statement. "I look forward to working with Kristen and Choose Chicago on spreading that message, encouraging people to visit Chicago, and showing businesses why we're the best place in the country to operate."
Washington Post
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Donovan Mitchell scores 28 and NBA-best Cavs beat Bulls 139-117 for 11th straight win
CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers won their 11th straight game, 139-117 over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Darius Garland added 19 points on 7-of-22 shooting for the Cavs, who rested forward Evan Mobley and fell behind by 15 points in the first half but still found a way to extend their third double-digit winning streak of the season. Cleveland began the season 15-0 and had a 12-game run in December and January.
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Robertson brothers combine for 5 goals in the 2nd period of 2 road wins
CHICAGO (AP) — It was quite a Sunday for the Robertson brothers. Especially in the second period. Jason Robertson scored three times to help the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win at the New York Islanders. Nicholas Robertson had two goals in Toronto's 5-2 win at the Chicago Blackhawks. The Robertsons scored each of their goals in the middle period. 'Yeah, it's exciting, and I think it's exciting for our parents,' Nicholas Robertson said. 'They got (two TVs) so they're jumping off the couch five times tonight. So it's good to see him do well, and it's nice to have a good game, too.' Nicholas Robertson, 23, ended a nine-game scoring drought. He nearly had another goal with 7:23 left in the second, but his shot was swept off the goal line by Blackhawks defenseman T.J. Brodie. Robertson has never recorded a hat trick in the NHL. 'I was thinking about it, but another time hopefully,' he said. Jason Robertson's first goal lifted Dallas to a 2-1 lead 8:48 into the second. After Kyle Palmieri responded for New York, Robertson added two power-play goals. Jason Robertson, 25, who has 13 goals and seven assists in his last 16 games, said he was excited for his brother. 'I think he needs the goals more than I do,' Robertson said with a chuckle. 'I think he works so hard. ... We were training last week together, so it's great to see him getting rewarded. 'I think as a family it's a great night for us.' Nicholas Robertson made the most of two nice passes from Max Domi. He scored a power-play goal from the low slot at 7:09, and then added his 10th of the season with 15 seconds left in the period. 'Those guys know how to score,' Domi said of the Robertson brothers. 'I don't know what's in the water where they grew up, but they know how to score, for sure.' ___ ___
