Chicago Loop Insights

Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.

The 2025 Sundays on State lineup is here

julio 21, 2025

5 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance announced the full lineup of artists and activations for Sundays on State. The internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series closes the most iconic parts of State Street in the Loop to vehicle traffic for two Sundays this fall. Free and open to the public, this year’s events will take …

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Tips for biking to the Loop

mayo 21, 2024

4 MIN READ – There’s no sweeter way to see the Chicago Loop than from a bicycle (or a scooter, or a skateboard, or any of those other crazy little things you see in the bike lane!). Whether you’re getting back to work, coming in for fun, or you’re already here and you need a quick way to get from A to B, here are some tips for biking to the Loop.

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How to transition to winter-weather cycling

diciembre 13, 2023

3 MIN READ – Chicago, like the rest of the United States, is experiencing an unprecedented bike boom as people seek out both an open-air mode of transportation and a fun activity that gets them out of the house. Also, mass bike commuting is a great way to keep vehicle congestion to a minimum. For any new riders—or riders who are new to cold weather—follow these tips on how to transition to winter-weather cycling. It’s a great way to get back in the Loop.

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We asked our CEO: What’s it like on the CTA during COVID-19?

febrero 2, 2021

4 MIN READ – At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, public transportation ridership across the nation plummeted as commuters questioned whether buses and trains were safe. It’s understandable why people had reservations about transit: an enclosed space, full of strangers, with unclear cleaning protocols. But across the world, public transportation has played no significant part in the spread of COVID-19, and Chicago Loop Alliance’s CEO Michael Edwards decided it was time to get back on the train.

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