Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
2 MIN READ — A two-year planning process to update the City’s 2003 “Central Area Plan” with contemporary, community-driven objectives will create a more equitable and resilient downtown on behalf of all Chicagoans, Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Maurice Cox recently announced.
The report tracks pedestrian activity, parking volumes, hotel occupancy, office workers on-site, arts and culture, investment, and more.
3 MIN READ – Caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Loop? Take some time this Earth day, April 22, to pause and smell the spring flowers, and move around the planet we call home more intentionally.
2 MIN READ – Who said the Loop was all work and no play? There are plenty of ways to chill and vibe out in the Loop for 4/20. Let us lead the way!
3 MIN READ – Many workplaces and employees still see the value of having an office space and are even upgrading to spaces with more square footage and better amenities, despite some organizations shifting to hybrid or remote schedules. Read an excerpt from a Chicago Business Journal article written by Alex Zorn on why patent and intellectual property law firm Hanley Flight & Zimmerman decided to move and upgrade their office space in the Loop.
The August Loop Employee of the Month saves Illinoisans millions of dollars a year in healthcare costs—and her services are absolutely free.
5 MIN READ – Three proposals to create more than 1,000 mixed-income apartments at 111 W. Monroe St., 135 S. LaSalle St., and 208 S. LaSalle St. in the Loop were announced by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today as finalists for City financial assistance through the LaSalle Reimagined initiative.
Sundays on State is free and open to the public and will take place this year on July 16 and August 13 with an expanded footprint on State Street from Lake to Adams.
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.
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.
April 16, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
June 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…
