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Tea connoisseurs — yes, there are tea connoisseurs — set to raise a cup in Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

At the Chicago Tea Festival, visitors from around the country will meet to taste and buy some of the most exotic blends from around the world.

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How are sports stadiums funded globally, and what does it mean for Chicago?

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

For Chicago's sports stadiums, the financing debate between public funds and private investment remains an obstacle, as it has been for stadiums around the world.

An aerial shot of the inside of Soldier Field, with planes flying overhead
Kamil Krzaczynski / AP
Global Cities

How Much US Land Do China and Other Countries Really Own?

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Global Insight by Coauthors

As of 2021, China owned less than 1% of all foreign-held land in the U.S. Canada, by contrast, held more than the entire area of Vermont and New Hampshire combined.

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Lizzie Sokolich
Global Economy

In this legal fight, the Art Institute stands to lose more than artwork

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ChicagoGlobal by Brandon Dupré

The museum is fighting two legal battles over ownership of a drawing that's believed to have been stolen by Nazis during the Holocaust.

One of the lion statues outside of the Art Institute of Chicago Global Politics

"It's hard to compete with Mickey Mouse": Why Chicago recruits international influencers to promote the city

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

Chicago's strategy to boost international tourism through partnerships, like Brazilian influencer Lucas Estevam, aims to attract diverse audiences with tailored experiences.

Two people at the front of a boat with the Chicago skyline behind them.
Alejandro Reyes/Choose Chicago
Global Economy

Chicago's retail vacancies are hitting all-time highs. What can it learn from other global cities?

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ChicagoGlobal by Jack Benjamin

Reflecting a global trend, Chicago Loop retail vacancies hit a record 30%—most likely due to remote work—necessitating revival strategies.

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Erin Hooley / AP
Global Economy

How one agency is scouting the globe for Illinois connections

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

Intersect Illinois has emerged as a key force in the dealmaking behind some of the most significant corporate relocations here.

An aerial view of the Chicago skyline
Kamil Krzaczynski / AP
Global Cities

Incubator helps entrepreneurs bring international flavors—and businesses—to Chicago

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ChicagoGlobal by AJ Caughey

At The Hatchery, many of the entrepreneurs are recent immigrants building businesses based on family recipes, which comes with a unique set of challenges—but plenty of opportunity.

Exterior view of The Hatchery with the Chicago skyline in the background
James Steinkamp
Culture

How Could Ramadan Affect the Israel-Hamas War?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

In Israel and the Palestinian territories – and other parts of the world suffering from conflict – the holy month has often correlated with heightened tensions and violence.

Palestinians pray in front of a mosque destroyed by the Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza Strip
Fatima Shbair / AP
Defense and Security

Jordan Fears Israel-Hamas War Could Reach its Borders

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Jordan is seen as a stable country in the Middle East. There are concerns the Israel-Hamas war could change that.

Jordanian children hold a huge kefiyah, a traditional Palestinian scarf.
Raad Adayleh / AP
Global Politics