Chicago Loop Insights

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

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at 2-day festival El Grito Chicago

septiembre 9, 2024

4 MIN READ – El Grito Chicago, a vibrant 2-day festival in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, announces an exciting entertainment line-up made up of national and local performing artists from multiple musical genres. El Grito Chicago will take place in the Chicago Loop at Butler Field in Grant Park on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 2-10 p.m.

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Enjoy Labor Day in the Loop

agosto 29, 2024

5 MIN READ – For many, Labor Day offers one last three-day weekend to enjoy summertime weather, so you’d better make the most of it! Spend the day in the Chicago Loop enjoying major events, great outdoor public space, world-class museums, delicious dining, an iconic shopping district, and more. If you’re having way too much fun, turn it into a vacation with an overnight stay in one of the Loop’s luxurious hotels. No matter what you’re into, the Loop’s got you covered.

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Must-do activities before summer ends

agosto 27, 2024

6 MIN READ – Summers are fleeting in Chicago, only to give way to our brutal winters, so get out and enjoy the weather while it lasts. Do everything on your summer bucket list, like having a picnic, going on a bike ride, swimming, hanging out on a boat, and visiting the Chicago Loop’s best …

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New study reveals Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns by most value metrics

agosto 13, 2024

2 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) recently released an in-depth Value of Downtowns report, created by the International Downtown Association (IDA), detailing that the Chicago Loop surpasses other U.S. downtowns studied by most value metrics and serves as the most significant and vital of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Chicago’s Loop is as an established downtown, showcasing robust employment rates, burgeoning population density, and sustainable growth prospects for the future.

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