Oprah’s out to conquer the world…or at least part of Chicago.
Mayor Daley today said closing a three-block stretch of Michigan Avenue for two days next week for the Oprah Winfrey show will be a great public relations boost for the city.
Daley said the talk show host will reimburse the city for the costs of the show, which will shut down Michigan Avenue between Ohio Street and Wacker Drive from 12:01 a.m. Monday, Labor Day, until 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Daley said the taping of the Oprah show will help create jobs and bring worldwide publicity to the city.
Asked by reporters about the inconvenience to downtown motorists, Daley said it’s worth it.
The event, a kickoff for the 24th season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” will tape on Sept. 8 at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Ohio Street and will be open to the public on a first come, first serve basis, according to show officials. Daley echoed the invite. The list of guests has yet to be released, but the show will feature an appearance by the Black Eyed Peas. The episode is scheduled to air Sept. 10.
I guess what Oprah wants, Oprah gets.
Read more about this madness here.
September 1st, 2009 - 4:25 pm
I think it is great that we have OPRAH right here in this great city. And, may I ask, who better that OPRAH to stir things around for CHICAGO???? Look she is going to pay the city to have super time.
for Oprah – YOU GO GIRL!!!!