Chicago Loop Insights

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

Chicago to host International Downtown Association Conference

mayo 26, 2023

2 MIN READ — The International Downtown Association and Chicago Loop Alliance will cohost the 2023 International Downtown Association’s (IDA) Annual Conference and Marketplace, in Chicago October 4-6, 2023. The conference attracts over 1,000 downtown leaders from international urban districts; gathers influential representatives in place management, real estate, community organizing, and public art in various Master Talks; and educates attendees through breakout sessions and mobile tours throughout Chicago and the surrounding area.

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Downtown crime: the perception vs. the reality

mayo 10, 2023

4 MIN READ – When it comes to crime in Chicago, the media often plays a large role in shaping the narrative of our city as unsafe, with the Loop/downtown area taking center stage in these conversations over the past couple of years. Research findings from the Brookings Institution beg the question — does the reality of downtown Chicago’s crime truly match people’s perception?

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Chicago is making boss moves

mayo 10, 2023

3 MIN READ – An article recently published by Inc. points out that Chicago has remained the nation’s top city for corporate relocation and expansions for ten years in a row. That fact alone should speak for itself, but the truth is there are many reasons whyChicago is a great place to work and live.

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Monroe Building: Inside Chicago’s Prime Loop Location

mayo 8, 2023

1 MIN READ — Chicago is known for a lot of things – hot dogs, deep dish pizza, the Cubs and Sox, and Al Capone to name a few. But did you know it’s also well known for its rich architectural history? After the Chicago Fire, architects got creative as they rebuilt, introducing a unique concept – the modern skyscraper.

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