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Strong Loop investment, arts and culture attendance support first quarter success

5 MIN READ -- Record weekend pedestrian activity and arts and culture attendance set the Loop up for success in 2025. Read More

The Official Start to Summer: Memorial Day Weekend in the Loop

2 MIN READ – Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. It also marks the start of summertime activities in the city! There are plenty of things to do in the Loop this Memorial Day weekend, and we’ve Read More

The City of Chicago Unveils the 2025 Festival and Event Lineup

5 MIN READ – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today the 2025 lineup of spring and summer festivals and events starting this May, showcasing the city's vibrant arts, culture and communit Read more

Chicago Loop Happy Hour Guide

3 MIN READ -- After work, go out for drinks! Happy hour is happening all throughout the Loop, so you can wind down after a long day. Choose from these unique venues, each with their own style and atmosphere. Read more

The Loop is Everyone's Neighborhood

5 MIN READ –Any true Chicagoan, or well-informed visitor, knows that to fully experience the city of Chicago, you can’t skip exploring the Loop, Chicago’s official downtown area, also known… Read More

Loop Deals

Get in the Loop with this curated guide to the best deals in the Chicago Loop. Check back here frequently, as this page is updated with new offers often, and some don't last long! Read More

What is the Loop?

Welcome to the Loop, Chicago’s official downtown and everyone's neighborhood. From shopping on State Street – “that great street” – to wandering one of the country's largest art museums, the Loop has something for everyone.

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Welcome to the Loop, Chicago's official downtown and everyone's neighborhood.

About Chicago Loop Alliance

Chicago Loop Alliance leads the community by creating and supporting inclusive programs that attract people and investment to the Loop. Learn More

State Street SSA #1-2015

Chicago Loop Alliance is contracted by the City of Chicago as the sole service provider for State Street Special Service Area #1-2015. Learn More

Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation

Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) affiliate organization that pushes the limits of what a downtown can be for its residents, workers, and visitors. Learn More

State Street SSA #1-2015

Chicago Loop Alliance is contracted by the City of Chicago as the sole service provider for State Street Special Service Area #1-2015.

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