Taylor Swift concerts led to Chicago's highest hotel occupancy ever
The CTA said there were more than 43,000 additional riders compared to a typical Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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The CTA said there were more than 43,000 additional riders compared to a typical Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
When Taylor Swift performed last weekend in Chicago, she not only had a huge impact on her fans but also, the city. Chicago had the highest hotel occupancy ever, according to the city's marketing agency. More than 44,000 hotel rooms were booked each night on Friday and Saturday, an all-time high.
He's accused of sending violent, threatening messages to her team and posting threatening videos, starting back in March.
He's accused of sending violent, threatening messages to her team and posting threatening videos, starting back in March.
A lot of Swifties relied on public transit to get to Soldier Field for the three nights the show was in town.
After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show.
Taylor Swift wrapped up her third sold-out night at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday evening. But the show was nearly ruined for several fans, including a group of moms and their three 10-year-old daughters from the western suburbs. After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show. Those affected want more than refunds for their trouble.
Taylor Swift wrapped up her third sold-out night at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday evening. But the show was nearly ruined for several fans. After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show. Those affected want more than refunds for their trouble.
After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show.
If you're driving anywhere near Soldier Field, plan ahead and expect delays.
It's in honor of Swift's lucky number 13, and her love of cats.
More than 50,000 fans swarmed the lakefront stadium for the first of three sold-out shows.
More than 50,000 fans swarmed the lakefront stadium for the first of three sold-out shows. And of course, they were there well ahead of time.
Fans came from the city, the suburbs, and from multiple states away to see Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour at Soldier Field Friday night. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend.
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend. More than 50,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium each night for the three sold-out shows.
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend. More than 50,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium. CBS 2 Noel Brennan was there in the thick of it all with the dedicated fans.
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From the merchandise to how far you have to walk to get picked up. Here's all the details you need to know before heading to Soldier Field over the weekend.
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The countdown is on as Swifties are eagerly awaiting Taylor Swift's concerts this weekend at Soldier Field.
Hundreds of Swifties lined up outside Soldier Field on Thursday, some for more than eight hours, to score some swag ahead of Taylor Swift's three concerts this weekend.
Our chopper 2 caught the line around 9:30 a.m. Some concert-goers were in line since 3 a.m. to get the items.
Taylor Swift's three-night Eras tour is heading to Solider Field this weekend for a unique concert experience for Swifties.
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