Chicago’s post-Oprah star power

Chicago’s post-Oprah star power
For some, Oprah's departure casts doubt on whether Chicago will continue to be able to attract celebrities. Getty/Daniel Boczarski
Chicago’s post-Oprah star power
For some, Oprah's departure casts doubt on whether Chicago will continue to be able to attract celebrities. Getty/Daniel Boczarski

Chicago’s post-Oprah star power

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For 25 years, legions of celebrities have found their way onto, or on top of, Oprah’s couch. Now that Chicago’s most famous attraction is moving on, what does that mean for the Windy City’s celebrity status?

To answer that question, Eight Forty-Eight spoke to Kyra Kyles; she keeps an eye on pop culture for the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye.

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