Bears hibernating in the Chicago pedway
Colorful, bear share space with pedestrians throughout the Pedway this winter
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Chicago Loop Insights
Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
Activating the Loop’s Community
ACTIVATE is an award-winning urban experience that celebrates—celebrates art, celebrates architecture, celebrates music, celebrates food, celebrates drink, celebrates you, celebrates me, and celebrates us. It is an event where everyone participates in creating positive energy and memorable experiences.
Chicago Loop Alliance’s Wabash Windows transforms storefronts through art
This December, pedestrians on Wabash Avenue between Lake and Monroe streets will experience a big pop of primary colors thanks to a new initiative by Chicago Loop Alliance.
December Loop Employee of the Month: Dina Fenili Niekamp
Learn about our December Loop Employee of the Month.
Meet The Dearborn sisters
Clodagh and Amy Lawless bring Irish authenticity to The Dearborn
October Loop Employee of the Month Gwendolyn Matthews
Gwendolyn Matthews is the heart and soul of Carpe Librum
Hospitality Hires Chicago Pairs Job-Seekers with Downtown Employers
Over 250 job seekers attended Hospitality Hires Chicago.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
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.
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Creepy Cruise
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.
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Sightseeing River & Lake Cruises
April 16, 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 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.
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Theater of the Mind - with The Goodman
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…
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3D Fireworks Cruise
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.
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Summer Art Classes at SAIC
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…
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Champions of Magic Tour
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…
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Iceboy! The Musical
June 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…