Loop pedestrian traffic and activity across multiple sectors continue to trend upwards
The report tracks pedestrian activity, parking volumes, hotel occupancy, office workers on-site, arts and culture, investment, and more.
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Chicago Loop Insights
Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
Honor Earth Day in the Loop
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.
Celebrate 4/20 in the Loop
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!
Law firm Hanley Flight & Zimmerman upgrade office space in the Loop
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.
August Loop Employee of the Month: Belissa Bella Suloski
The August Loop Employee of the Month saves Illinoisans millions of dollars a year in healthcare costs—and her services are absolutely free.
City Selects Three LaSalle Street Adaptive Re-Use Proposals for Financial Support
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.
Internationally acclaimed event series, Sundays on State returns this summer
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.
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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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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THE MAGIC PARLOUR - Presented by The Goodman and Petterino's
September 4, 2026
Experience Jaw-Dropping Magic. Enter through the doors at 50 West Randolph to discover a hidden world where the impossible becomes…
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Jekyll & Hyde
September 8, 2026
Kokandy Productions’ critically acclaimed revival of the 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse…
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DEAD GIRL'S QUINCEAÑERA
September 26, 2026
Sept 26 - Nov 1, 2026 By Phanésia Pharel Directed by Melia Bensussen Detective skills: unverified. Determination: unmatched. FACT: Maria…
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The Chicks: Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary
October 3, 2026
Thirteen-time Grammy® Award winners The Chicks celebrate two decades of the critically acclaimed album that topped the Billboard 200 chart…