CLA Inks Global Business Districts Innovation Club into Existence
Chicago Loop Alliance continues to bolster its international reputation as it became one of the founding members of the Global Business Districts Innovation Club.
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Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
The Loop’s Auditorium Theatre Wins Outstanding Historic Theatre Award
Chicago’s own Auditorium Theatre has been named the 2019 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres.
2019 Illumination Award Honoree Dean Lane – Making the Loop a better place
Dean Lane, Area General Manager of the Hiltons of Chicago and the Palmer House, has been named Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation’s 2019 Illumination Award Honoree.
Chicago Loop: Home of Movable Bridges
Chicago Loop’s movable bridges are pieces of history that evolved over a century.
The Blackstone Hotel: Storied History in the Chicago Loop
Known as the “Hotel of Presidents,” The Blackstone Hotel was the tallest building in Chicago. Although taller buildings dwarfed the hotel over the years, its story looms larger than many skyscrapers.
Then and Now: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
What is the Chicago Athletic Association? How old is the building? Why am I seeing the Chicago Cubs logo all over the place?
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
March 15, 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 21, 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 17, 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 17, 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 22, 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 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 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
June 1, 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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Millennium Park Summer Film Series
June 30, 2026
An exciting lineup of outdoor films on Tuesdays this summer.
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Canine Cruise
July 11, 2026
Cruise Chicago’s waterways with your dog. Pet friendly, scenic, and fun. Available July to October every Saturday and Sunday for pups of all sizes.