Chicago Loop Insights

Elevate State report provides recommendations for a vibrant, mixed-use State Street

December 7, 2023

2 MIN READ – Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI Chicago), with support from the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Chicago Loop Alliance, releases the final “Elevate State” report with recommendations to reenergize and enhance State Street from Wacker Drive to Ida B. Wells Drive. The report presents the findings from convening a multi-disciplinary panel of real estate professionals and cultural leaders to recommend strategies to establish State Street as a vibrant, mixed-use district, for Chicagoans and visitors, in the heart of the city.

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NASCAR returns to Grant Park for a second weekend of racing on July 6-7

December 7, 2023

4 MIN READ – Following the success of the inaugural event, Chicago will welcome the NASCAR Cup Series back to Grant Park on Sunday July 7, 2024 at 3:30 pm CT, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series set to return on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm CT, with both races broadcast on NBC for the first time.

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Top Chef brings new restaurant to the Loop

October 25, 2023

1 MIN READ — Who said the Loop isn’t a hot dining spot? Surely not Top Chef Fabio Viviani, who is set to open a Loop rooftop, Seville, at the Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop hotel this fall.

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World-class events and tourism led downtown activity this summer

October 24, 2023

The report tracks pedestrian activity, shared mobility and transit, hotel occupancy, office workers on-site, arts and culture, investment, and more. Sold-out and world-class events; an incremental increase in office workers; and record-breaking summer tourism contributed to a stable third quarter.

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The Perfect Fall Day in the Loop

October 11, 2023

4 MIN READ – Fall is arguably the best season in Chicago (or at least top two!). Cooler temps, light layers, and plenty of things to do encourage Chicagoans to step outside. If you want to paint with the colors of the wind, here are some ways to enjoy some of the vestiges of a perfect autumn day downtown in the Loop.

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Chicago’s only Native Artist-Led Fine Art Gallery opens in the Loop

October 4, 2023

The Center for Native Futures (CfNF) is located in the Loop’s Marquette Building and serves as Chicago’s only all-Native
artist-operated fine arts organization.

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Record-setting seventh win for Chicago as “Best Big City in U.S.”

October 3, 2023

2 MIN READ – Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the seventh straight year by Condé Nast Traveler through their annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This award, which is voted on by Condé Nast Traveler readers, has been bestowed on Chicago every year since 2017 and is a momentous achievement and a true testament to the enduring allure of our beautiful and dynamic city.

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Chicago Architecture Center announces expanded Open House Chicago programming

September 13, 2023

2 MIN READ — The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced programming for this year’s Open House Chicago (OHC), a free festival that provides behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most historically, culturally and architecturally important sites.