Downtown Chicago shall rise again
Read a condensed, edited version of a keynote speech by Blair Kamin given at Chicago Loop Alliance’s annual meeting on March 2, 2023.
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Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
Chicago Loop residential study reveals growth throughout pandemic
1 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released an in-depth Loop residential impact study. The roughly 60-page report details residents’ economic importance and their demography, Loop housing supply, Loop housing affordability and five-year housing projections. To create the report, CLA conducted a survey of Loop residents in July 2022, and contracted research firm Goodman Williams Group to analyze and predict the current and future landscape of residential living in the Chicago Loop. View the full Loop residential impact study here.
Chicago Architecture Center celebrates Black History Month with new Langston Allston mural
2 MIN READ – The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) has unveiled a commissioned Langston Allston mural at the Center’s façade at the entrance of the Illinois Center located at the corner of Wacker and Michigan Avenue. The mural is in celebration of Black History Month and will be on display through mid-March.
Loop economy boosted by theatre and investments during fall and winter 2022
8 MIN READ – Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its new State of the Loop quarterly operations report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources, in a similar fashion to the previous monthly operations reports released since July 2020.
New LaSalle Aglow project illuminates dim corridor
As part of the effort to enhance the Loop during a crucial revitalization, Chicago Loop Alliance activated 20 windows along the LaSalle Corridor from Madison to Jackson. Over 30 artists with Paint the City participated in the unique art installations backlit by dramatic lighting, on display through March 31.
Vivid Seats opens offices in the Loop
2 MIN READ — Vivid Seats Inc., a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, announced it has opened its new corporate headquarters in the historic Marshall Field building at 24 E. Washington Street in downtown Chicago, where it has been headquartered since 2001.
Toys R Us makes its way to State Street
1 MIN READ — Macy’s expands partnership with WHP Global to bring the beloved Toys“R”Us brand to every Macy’s store in America this holiday season.
Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation raises over $215k at annual gala
1 MIN READ –Chicago Loop Alliance is pleased to announce the Autumn City Lights Annual Gala presented by Pressure Washing Systems in support of the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation generated more than…
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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…