Not a scare tactic - most of downtown Chicago is boarded up or abandoned. People who used to go downtown for a nice dinner are staying away.
The 9 story Macy’s in Water Tower Place recently announced they are closing.
Wait until 2021 - most of the big trade shows at McCormick Place are cancelling or moving to another city. Chicago is on a fast down hill slide because of the riots and looting.
To hear that Michigan Ave. is deflated and mostly is very sad. Even today, a vibrant downtown area can help define the tone and spirit of that town. My hometown of Detroit used to be that way. I visited Chicago one time only, way back when Mayor Burns held office. Remember her?