Daley, Terkel highlight Chicago convention fare.Chicago is shaping, up as a convention you don't want to miss in a city that won't let you down. Our theme is "Urban Renaissance Urban renaissance is a term used to describe the recent period of repopulation and regeneration of many British cities, including, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and parts of London after a period of suburbanisation during the mid-20th century. " You will experience it throughout the convention as we show you the best of Chicago; many of our speakers also will touch on this theme. Event highlights include the opening night reception atop Tribune Tower This article is about the building in Chicago, Illinois. For the Tribune Tower in Oakland, California, see Tribune Tower (Oakland). in Colonel McCormick's old offices with their panoramic views of the city, an architectural boat tour of the city core along the Chicago River Chicago River River, northeastern Illinois, U.S. A small river, consisting of a northern and a southern branch, it originally flowed through Chicago into Lake Michigan. , and dinner out at the end of Chicago's No. 1 tourist attraction Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" , Navy Pier. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Richard Daley may refer to:
Terkel was born in New York, NY, but at the age of two, he moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, where he has spent most of his life. will talk about national and urban politics. Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page will add his thoughts on the goings-on in cities from Chicago to Washington. We've invited President Bush and Senator John Kerry. Obviously, we won't know until the last minute whether either or both will appear. But we have a confirmation from President John Adams (yes, that's John Adams, the second president of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. ), who will offer provocative thoughts on the partisan nature of politics in a presidential election year. We'll also feature panels dealing with two controversial issues facing cities and states: first, the fairness of the death penalty and the criminal justice system, then the pressures and challenges that come from dealing with the nation's dysfunctional immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. system in a post-September 11 world. Speaking of food, for those who just can't decide where to eat dinner Thursday night, we're going to help you by giving you a half-dozen or so options. Just sign up for the restaurant of your choice. Steak, Greek, Mexican, Chinese, seafood, pizza? What'll it be? Spouses will be treated to a guided tour of the world-famous Chicago Art Institute. This will be followed by a leisurely lunch at the new Millennium Park Grill in the adjacent, just-opened Millennium Park featuring the Frank Gehry-designed bandshell, the most spectacular you will ever see in your life. Of course, we'll take time for professional issues, such as how editorial pages can attract readers (especially young readers), how to handle letters to the editor, and how the Chicago Tribune produces "synergy" among its print, Internet, and broadcast areas. Pat Widder, an editorial writer at the Chicago Tribune, is convention chair for the 2004 Chicago event. E-mail Pwidder@tribune.com |
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