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The DNC isn’t bringing the numbers people thought it would to downtown hotels

By Iridian Fierro,

28 days ago

Jon Hansen is joined by Danny Ecker , reporter covering commercial real estate for Crain’s Chicago Business, to talk about the hotel occupancy expectations that people had because of the Democratic National Convention. From staffing to room rates, Jon and Danny talk about the hotels and what expectations restaurants also had.

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Zek Velaz

23d ago

Who wants to come visit and be a part of destruction? It’s all that party does. Let’s argue.

djjs

26d ago

I don't blame them, since that idiot brandon took office, our city no longer safe

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