Chicago Loop Insights

Elevate State report provides recommendations for a vibrant, mixed-use State Street

December 7, 2023

2 MIN READ – Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI Chicago), with support from the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Chicago Loop Alliance, releases the final “Elevate State” report with recommendations to reenergize and enhance State Street from Wacker Drive to Ida B. Wells Drive. The report presents the findings from convening a multi-disciplinary panel of real estate professionals and cultural leaders to recommend strategies to establish State Street as a vibrant, mixed-use district, for Chicagoans and visitors, in the heart of the city.

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NASCAR returns to Grant Park for a second weekend of racing on July 6-7

December 7, 2023

4 MIN READ – Following the success of the inaugural event, Chicago will welcome the NASCAR Cup Series back to Grant Park on Sunday July 7, 2024 at 3:30 pm CT, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series set to return on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm CT, with both races broadcast on NBC for the first time.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Loop

November 16, 2023

3 MIN READ – It’s the perfect time of year for practicing gratitude, gathering with friends and family, and eating a ton of delicious food. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, check out this roundup and spend a day in the Loop—or support downtown businesses from home.

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Your 24-hour holiday itinerary in the Loop

November 16, 2023

If you’re a traveler who only has 24 hours to spend in the Loop, or if you just want to plan the most amazing day packed with holiday celebration, you’re in luck: We’ve created a 24-hour holiday itinerary options that will guide you to all the best downtown spots to celebrate the season. With 24 hours to enjoy the holidays in the Loop, there is plenty to do all day and night.

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My Block, My Hood, My City is lighting up 500 homes on MLK Drive for the holidays

November 9, 2023

1 MIN READ – Now in its sixth year, My Block My Hood My City (M3) recently announced their annual Be A Part Of The Light initiative. Aimed at inspiring hope and lifting spirits during the holiday season by beautifying the historic Martin Luther King (MLK) Drive, My Block My Hood My City is inviting Chicagoans to volunteer and provide holiday lighting on December 2.

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Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation annual gala and stroll enlivens State Street

November 7, 2023

1 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance is pleased to announce the Let the Good Times Stroll Annual gathered over 350 key Loop stakeholders and civic luminaries along State Street for a lively, New Orleans style second line parade along State Street from Couch Place alley to the Palmer House, a Hilton hotel.

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Energy producer, Invenergy, commits to increased office space in the Loop

November 7, 2023

1 MIN READ – One world-class energy producer is showing its commitment to Chicago with a recent office expansion of their Chicago Loop headquarters. Invenergy, one of the largest independent clean energy producers in the world, is increasing their office footprint by nearly 84,000 square feet.

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Real estate investor, Menashe Properties, chooses Loop office tower as next investment

November 7, 2023

1 MIN READ – Oregon based real estate investor, Menashe Properties, recently purchased a 29-story office building in the Loop marking the first sale of a major downtown office building in a little over a year, and a notable bet on the central business district’s future.