Haters gonna hate…Chicago
1 MIN READ – In an editorial piece recently published by the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board, they point out that despite the incessant bashing of our great city, Chicago is undoubtedly beloved.
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Chicago Loop Insights
Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
History of State Street: How It Remained a Great Street
Was State Street always such a vital part of the city? How did it become the heart of the Loop?
Loop locations selected as Chicago’s coolest office spaces for 2023
2 MIN READ – Crain’s Chicago Business has revealed the winners of their annual “Coolest Offices Contest” and a handful of these winners reside right here in the Loop. Are we shocked? Of course not! Read below to see which Loop office spaces stood out as Chicago’s coolest.
Chicago Loop Ambassador program expands through Loop this summer
2 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance announced an expansion of the Chicago Loop Alliance Ambassador Program, which focuses primarily on State Street, to patrol the central Loop from Dearborn to Canal and Ida B. Wells to Wacker, beginning June 5 through October 7. The Ambassador program is contracted by Chicago Loop Alliance through Streetplus, a national business improvement district service, and will patrol the corridor during afternoons and evenings, five days a week. State Street Ambassadors will continue their patrol seven days a week.
Chicago to host International Downtown Association Conference
2 MIN READ — The International Downtown Association and Chicago Loop Alliance will cohost the 2023 International Downtown Association’s (IDA) Annual Conference and Marketplace, in Chicago October 4-6, 2023. The conference attracts over 1,000 downtown leaders from international urban districts; gathers influential representatives in place management, real estate, community organizing, and public art in various Master Talks; and educates attendees through breakout sessions and mobile tours throughout Chicago and the surrounding area.
Willis Tower celebrates 50th anniversary
3 MIN READ — Following transformative $500M redevelopment, Willis Tower celebrates milestone with series of community programs.
Downtown crime: the perception vs. the reality
4 MIN READ – When it comes to crime in Chicago, the media often plays a large role in shaping the narrative of our city as unsafe, with the Loop/downtown area taking center stage in these conversations over the past couple of years. Research findings from the Brookings Institution beg the question — does the reality of downtown Chicago’s crime truly match people’s perception?
Chicago is making boss moves
3 MIN READ – An article recently published by Inc. points out that Chicago has remained the nation’s top city for corporate relocation and expansions for ten years in a row. That fact alone should speak for itself, but the truth is there are many reasons whyChicago is a great place to work and live.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
March 14, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
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Creepy Cruise
March 20, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
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Sightseeing River & Lake Cruises
April 16, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
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Chicago by Night River & Lake
April 16, 2026
Experience Chicago at night on a 90-minute river and lake cruise, featuring a glittering skyline, cool breezes, and lively, family-friendly commentary.
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Theater of the Mind - with The Goodman
April 21, 2026
Directed by Andrew Scoville. Co-created by Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne* and writer Mala Gaonkar, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical…
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3D Fireworks Cruise
May 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan for skyline views and a 3D-enhanced fireworks show with music and narration.
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Summer Art Classes at SAIC
May 31, 2026
Let your creative potential shine this summer with a class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with options available for kids, teens and…
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Champions of Magic Tour
June 5, 2026
From June 6th until July 5th, the phenomenal Champions of Magic bring their acclaimed illusion spectacular to Chicago. Featuring their biggest illusions ever, experience the Broadway-scale…
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Iceboy! The Musical
June 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…