August 2020
New resource center pilot for homeless will pop up in Harold Washington Library
Read Press Release: New resource center pilot for homeless will pop up in Harold Washington Library
Some Loop businesses damaged, some temporarily closed after looting downtown
Read Press Release: Some Loop businesses damaged, some temporarily closed after looting downtown
Chicago Loop Alliance releases report on July Loop business operations, will track data monthly
July 2020
Chicago Loop Alliance creates online tool to track what’s open in the Loop
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop Alliance creates online tool to track what’s open in the Loop
Loop unites to celebrate 'Everyone's Neighborhood'
Read Press Release: Loop unites to celebrate 'Everyone's Neighborhood'
Downtown buildings light up this month as part of ‘Everyone’s Neighborhood’ initiative
June 2020
Chicago Loop Alliance designates the Loop ‘Everyone’s Neighborhood’
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop Alliance designates the Loop ‘Everyone’s Neighborhood’
What’s new in the Loop: Anyone returning downtown can expect some changes
Read Press Release: What’s new in the Loop: Anyone returning downtown can expect some changes
Chicago Loop Alliance focuses on clean-up, moving forward after vandalism
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop Alliance focuses on clean-up, moving forward after vandalism
May 2020
Getting back in the Loop: Workers returning downtown in Phase 3 have options
Read Press Release: Getting back in the Loop: Workers returning downtown in Phase 3 have options
Chicago Loop ranks 10th most attractive business district in the world in study
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop ranks 10th most attractive business district in the world in study
Chicago Loop Alliance installs portable toilets in the Loop in partnership with SAIC
April 2020
Chicago Loop Alliance cancels 2020 ACTIVATE season amid COVID-19 concerns
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop Alliance cancels 2020 ACTIVATE season amid COVID-19 concerns
Loop arts institutions take their programming online
Read Press Release: Loop arts institutions take their programming online
Loop footfall down by more than 80 percent during COVID-19 pandemic
Read Press Release: Loop footfall down by more than 80 percent during COVID-19 pandemic
March 2020
CLA’s power washing vendor to disinfect State Street
Read Press Release: CLA’s power washing vendor to disinfect State Street
With exercise deemed essential, Chicago Loop Alliance recommends walking routes
Read Press Release: With exercise deemed essential, Chicago Loop Alliance recommends walking routes
Chicago Loop Alliance monitors the impact of COVID-19 on the Loop
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop Alliance monitors the impact of COVID-19 on the Loop
Chicago Loop Alliance announces first community workshop for Elevate State
Read Press Release: Chicago Loop Alliance announces first community workshop for Elevate State
February 2020
Learning Expedition Chicago report released
Read Press Release: Learning Expedition Chicago report released
All Star Weekend, no Polar Vortex leads to big increases in State Street pedestrian counts
January 2020
Chicago Loop Alliance enlists Site Design Group to envision a future State Street
December 2019
Colorful, hibernating bears appear in the Pedway to delight underground commuters all winter
Chicago Loop Alliance completes transformation of vacant Wabash storefront windows
November 2019
Chicago Loop Alliance brings life-size bear sculptures to hibernate in the Pedway this winter
Chicago Loop Alliance transforms vacant Wabash Avenue storefronts through art installations
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