Chicago Loop Insights

Things to Do After the Chicago Marathon

September 13, 2023

3 MIN READ – The Chicago Marathon kicks off on Sunday, October 10, in Grant Park. Whether you’re running or watching, treat yourself and celebrate in the Chicago Loop.

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Museum of Illusions Chicago to bring a bigger & better experience this fall

September 11, 2023

3 MIN READ – Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s Loop at 25 E. Washington St., Museum of Illusions (MOI) temporarily closes their doors for a refresh and expansion sure to enhance their one-of-a-kind illusions.

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How could Business Improvement Districts affect Illinois and Chicago?

September 6, 2023

4 MIN READ – Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are a powerful tool that can transform neighborhoods and cities. By bringing together local businesses, property owners, and community stakeholders, BID legislation can bring about positive change, fostering economic growth, enhancing public spaces, and creating vibrant communities.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson attends final 2023 Sundays on State

August 31, 2023

1 MIN READ — On Sunday, August 13, Chicago Loop Alliance’s final Sundays on State of the season concluded. The award-winning event series continued to be a record-breaking event, with over 146,000 attendees along the event footprint. Mayor Brandon Johnson and his family also joined in the celebration.

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Iconic Loop restaurant celebrates 30 years

August 17, 2023

2 MIN READ — Russian Tea Time, a concept whose humble beginnings were rooted in a lifelong dream borne by Klara Muchnik and her family as they immigrated to Chicago following the fall of the Soviet Union from Uzbekistan is now a staple for those dining out in the Loop. The restaurant is now proudly celebrating 30 years of success in Chicago’s restaurant scene as one of the city’s few restaurants specializing in post-soviet cuisine this September.

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Urban Land Institute Chicago to present recommendations for a vibrant State Street

August 2, 2023

3 MIN READ – The Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI Chicago), with support from the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Chicago Loop Alliance, convened a multi-disciplinary panel of real estate professionals and cultural leaders to develop recommendations to reenergize and “Elevate” State Street from Wacker Drive to Ida B. Wells Drive.

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First Sundays on State of 2023 draws record-breaking 125,000 attendees

July 19, 2023

3 MIN READ – Chicago Loop Alliance’s first Sundays on State event of the year attracted visitors and Chicagoans of all ages from all over the city and beyond to the heart of the Loop when more than 125,000 people entered the event footprint between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on July 16.

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Navigating the Chicago Food Scene

July 14, 2023

3 MIN READ – There is no doubt that Chicago is one of the best food cities in the country. In fact, in 2023, travel magazine Travel + Leisure ranked Chicago third in their list of The Best Food Cities in the U.S. And the hype around FX’s recent hit TV Series, The Bear, is certainly helping the Chicago food scene get the recognition is rightfully deserves. Let’s dig into some of the places that make this city a renowned food destination.