Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
3 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its quarter one 2024 State of the Loop report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources, which the organization has produced since July 2020. The report tracks pedestrian activity, hotel occupancy, office workers on-site, arts and culture, retail, investment and more. View the quarter one (Jan.-Mar. 2024) State of the Loop report here.
4 MIN READ – Get ready to witness history in the Loop as the inaugural Chicago River Swim breaks a nearly century-old tradition, marking a revival of open water swimming events in the heart of downtown Chicago. Scheduled for September 22, 2024, this remarkable occasion will not only celebrate the river’s renaissance but will also serve as a fundraiser for ALS research.
4 MIN READ – Four adaptive re-use projects within the Loop’s historic financial district will be formally proposed for development assistance this spring as part of the City of Chicago’s ongoing commitment to mixed-use, mixed-income vitality downtown, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on April 3, 2024.
4 MIN READ – According to the Dance Data Project, female voices are underrepresented in ballet, with just 23.6% of works in the 2023-2024 season choreographed by women. Ballet 5:8’s Lost Women of Juarez performance at the Harris Theater is 75% female and 100% minority choreography.
2 MIN READ — JPMorgan Chase is investing big in their 55-year-old Chase Tower building, located in the Loop on 10 S. Dearborn, with a massive renovation that is to take place over the next couple of years.
3 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation hosted their sold-out Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 29. More than 400 key Loop stakeholders gathered during the breakfast meeting held at Convene Willis Tower. The organization inducted new board members and leadership; unveiled their 2023 Impact Report; and announced major 2024 plans.
1 MIN READ – Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside representatives from World Business Chicago and key figures from the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, gathered at S&C Electric in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood to announce that, for the eleventh consecutive year, Chicago has secured the prestigious title of the top metro area in the United States for corporate investment, according to Site Selection magazine.
Since the company’s inception in 1977, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has been a leading force in contemporary dance, bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Hubbard Street’s ever-evolving repertoire, created by today’s most innovative choreographic voices, makes it a company that dancers aspire to join and performance venues all over the world are eager to present. To date, the main company has performed in 19 countries around the world and 44 cities across the U.S.
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.
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.
April 17, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
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.
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…
September 4, 2026
Experience Jaw-Dropping Magic. Enter through the doors at 50 West Randolph to discover a hidden world where the impossible becomes…
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…
September 26, 2026
Sept 26 - Nov 1, 2026 By Phanésia Pharel Directed by Melia Bensussen Detective skills: unverified. Determination: unmatched. FACT: Maria…
October 3, 2026
Thirteen-time Grammy® Award winners The Chicks celebrate two decades of the critically acclaimed album that topped the Billboard 200 chart…
