Sports Illustrated resort coming to Chicago
Makenzie Huff
19 Sep 2025
Chicago’s former Virgin Hotels site near the Magnificent Mile will be converted into a 250-room Sports Illustrated Resort, set to open in 2026
Chicago’s former Virgin Hotels site near the Magnificent Mile will be converted into a 250-room Sports Illustrated Resort, set to open in 2026
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