Chicago Loop Insights

Chicago Loop Alliance commissions mural honoring Loop workers

October 28, 2020

6 MIN READ – The mural, by Chicago artist Dwight White, pays homage to Loop-wide workers who won the organization’s neighborhood-wide Loop Employee of the Month awards.

Loop News

October Loop Employee of the Month: Brady McNeely

October 2, 2020

5 MIN READ – Luxe Barber and Shave Lounge was not even open one full year when COVID-19 hit Chicago, forcing shut-downs and leading to an unprecedented recession. But despite its location in the still-closed Palmer House Hilton, the barber shop has been back open since June. Owner Brady McNeely felt a responsibility to his staff, and has found the current circumstances to be an opportunity to connect with downtown residents looking for a world-class experience.

Things to Do

Loop locations you didn’t know were historic

September 24, 2020

4 MIN READ – In a neighborhood like the Loop, every building has a story. In addition to the rich history of State Street, “that great street,” read on to learn about the significance of some of your favorite businesses and institutions. You might be surprised how many historic spots you didn’t know you’ve been walking past in “Everyone’s Neighborhood.”

Loop News

Global trends explored at the Downtown Futures Series

September 21, 2020

4 MIN READ – The combination of COVID-19, the resulting economic crisis, and increased social unrest have presented real challenges for downtowns across America. But while these are colossal disruptions, COVID-19 is more of an accelerator than a game-changer. Global trends affecting North American downtowns were explored at Chicago Loop Alliance’s September 17 Downtown Futures Series webinar.

Eat + Drink

Chicago restaurant group dishes kindness to local community organization

September 15, 2020

2 MIN READ – Chicago-based restaurant group and catering company, LM Restaurant Group and LM Catering & Events, has been a longtime supporter of Lawrence Hall, a community-based service agency embracing at-risk youth and their families by instilling resilience and healing and changing lives for good. LM Co-Owner Nicole Quaisser has been a Lawrence Hall board member for the past two years.

Neighborhood Needs

Chicago Loop Alliance designates the Loop ‘Everyone’s Neighborhood’

September 10, 2020

7 MIN READ — On June 30, Chicago Loop Alliance’s new Loop-centric initiative, “Everyone’s Neighborhood” will launch as the city continues to revitalize and reopen for activity in accordance with the Protecting Chicago initiative, now in Phase 4 and the continued activism for Black Lives.

Loop News

The Transformative Power of Public Art Explored at Downtown Futures Series

August 28, 2020

4 MIN READ – Over the last 20 years, post-disaster cities have shared a common thread — the use of public art to heal communities. The transformative power of public art was explored at Chicago Loop Alliance’s August 27 Downtown Futures Series webinar. View a recording of the full presentation here.

Loop News

September Loop Employee of the Month: Jacqueline Cunningham

August 27, 2020

4 MIN READ – When Jacqueline Cunningham was 4 years old, her mom brought her to the Loop for the first time and did something Cunningham will never forget.