5 MIN READ -- Big things are on the horizon for the Loop! From brand-new storefronts to exciting expansions, a wave of businesses is set to open their...
Chicago Loop Quarterly Report: Q3 2026 Business and Infrastructure Trends
October 20, 2026
5 MINUTE READ — New investment and exciting events continued in the loop in third quarter: ten new businesses opened, the first residential conversion in the LaSalle corridor...
5-MINUTE READ — Fall has arrived in the Loop, bringing a fresh lineup of ways to experience downtown Chicago. As the season changes, the neighborhood comes alive with...
September in the Loop: Festivals, Events & Things to Do
September 11, 2026
5-MINUTE READ — Looking for ways to make the most of September? Fall is here, and there’s no better place to experience the season than the Loop. From...
How The Skyscraper Guy Is Bringing the Pittsfield Building Back to Life
August 4, 2026
5 MINUTE READ — Meet Tom Liravongsa, better known as The Skyscraper Guy, and discover how he’s helping restore Chicago’s iconic Pittsfield Building while sharing the stories that...
World-class experiences and billions in investment drive Loop’s Q2 economy
July 21, 2026
5 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) recently released its quarter two 2026 State of the Loop report. CLA has produced reports on downtown activity since July...
5 MIN READ – One of the nation’s largest music festivals, Lollapalooza, takes place July 30-August 2, 2026, in the Chicago Loop. This year's lineup includes Charli XCX,...