Chicago Loop Insights

A 24-hour itinerary for the Chicago Loop

July 13, 2021

5 MIN READ – There’s way too much to do and see in the Chicago Loop for just a quick trip. Check out this 24-hour itinerary to make the most of your time downtown.

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Tourism shows upswing in June data report

July 13, 2021

2 MIN READ – Since July 2020, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) has released monthly reports on downtown activity using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, and today released its June report.

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Choose your own Loop adventure

June 19, 2021

3 MIN READ – The saying “There’s something for everyone!” might be overused, but when it comes to the Chicago Loop, it’s just the truth. No matter what your favorite things to do may be, you can do them downtown. Are you a shopaholic? A foodie? More of a Sporty Spice type? A culture vulture? Or are you the type of person who loves a little bit of everything? Choose your own adventure, and get #BackInTheLoop.

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New State and Lake CTA ‘L’ Station designs unveiled

June 10, 2021

3 MIN READ – On June 9, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveiled the preliminary design concepts for a rebuilt State/Lake ‘L’ station in the Loop, the latest marquee project in the modernization of the nation’s second-largest transit agency.

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May data shows workers returning to offices in the Loop

June 7, 2021

2 MIN READ — Since July, Chicago Loop Alliance has been collecting monthly survey data from its member businesses and stakeholders to track operations during COVID-19, and today released its May report. View the full May report here. Some highlights include:

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April Loop data shows continued increase towards normal activity levels

May 12, 2021

2 MIN READ — Since July, Chicago Loop Alliance has been collecting monthly survey data from its member businesses and stakeholders to track operations during COVID-19.

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Ideas for an all-day, all-night bachelorette party in the Loop

April 23, 2021

Make plans for an unforgettable bachelorette party that lasts all day and night. During the day, treat the girls to a spa visit, shop around the city, go for a booze cruise, have an award-winning glass of wine, or rent a private boat. At night, celebrate with a luxurious hotel stay, make your way around swanky rooftop bars, or participate in a competitive game of darts. The possibilities are endless. Make sure your last night as a bachelorette is one you’ll never forget.

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More people want to the live in the Loop. Here’s why.

April 20, 2021

6 MIN READ – It’s no secret that 2020 was a rough year for the Chicago Loop in more ways than one—including for the residential market. Headlines about mass exodus from dense urban areas in favor of more space raised concerns for downtowns across the country. But there is recent data showing renewed interest in Loop living. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in the Loop? What current residents have to say might surprise you.