Illinois Tourism Hits Record High | St. Louis News

Illinois tourism hit an all-time high in 2025, with 115 million visitors spending $50.2 billion—boosting the state’s economy by over $88 billion. Governor Pritzker celebrated the surge as a win for local businesses and jobs, spotlighting Illinois’ unique charm as a top travel destination. The momentum proves Illinois is becoming a must-visit spot with strong economic ripple effects—and a bright future ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6eccdb85153d7767