Governor Pritzker Awards $4.6 Million in Grant Funding to Local Tourism Organizations
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Grantee
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Region
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Award Amount
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2024 Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference
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Northeast
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$149,500.00
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2024 Grito Y Sabor Fest Chicago
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Northeast
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$450,000.00
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2024 MCHS Living History Days Festival
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Southwest
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$23,500.00
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2024 NASCAR Cup Series
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Southwest
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$450,000.00
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Black Women’s Expo
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Northeast
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$300,000.00
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Chicago Gourmet 2024
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Northeast
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$338,550.00
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ChicagoFest
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Northeast
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$450,000.00
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Eerie Autumn Lights
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Northern Stateline
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$23,853.00
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Great River Road F1 Power Boat Race and Musical Festival
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Southwest
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$100,000.00
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Ledgestone Open
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North Central
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$80,000.00
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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
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Northeast
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$450,000.00
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Naper Settlement’s Summer Concert Series and Fall Events
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Northeast
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$311,229.00
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New Years Eve Celebration in Chicago Loop
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Northeast
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$450,000.00
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Quad Cities Div III Womens College Wrestling, Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship, The Group O Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival
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Northwest
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$25,360.00
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Stroll on State
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Northern Stateline
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$100,000.00
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The Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer
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Northeast
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$99,940.00
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The Fort De Chartre Colonial Market Fair, The Annual Fort De Chartre Rendezvous, Winter Rendezvous
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Southwest
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$44,205.00
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The Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Program
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Northeast
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$450,000.00
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The Viola Festival
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Northeast
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$75,000.00
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Veggie Fest & United States Bowling Congress
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Northeast
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$316,020.50
Middle of Everything” campaign.Since it launched in 2022, the campaign has contributed to an additional 2 million trips equaling an additional $1 billion spent in Illinois hotels, restaurants, small businesses, and attractions, according to data from Longwoods International.Additionally, every $1 spent on the campaign equated to $91 in visitor spending while generating $10 in state and local tax revenue for every dollar spent – an enormous return on investment.
Illinois is a state that embodies innovation, craft, surprise, and creativity.Whether domestic and international visitors are traveling for business or leisure, the Illinois Office of Tourism is their trusted guide in crafting an unforgettable experience.To learn more, visit
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