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Read more of the article: "Why Chicago's Lunch Crowd Is Going Plant-Based"

Why Chicago's Lunch Crowd Is Going Plant-Based

Posted 2 days ago

2 MIN READ -- More Chicagoans are choosing plant-based meals, likely because plant-forward food checks a lot of boxes people care about when it comes to dining choices: convenience, taste,…

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Read more of the article: "Renewed investment, holiday activity round out final 2025 quarter"

Renewed investment, holiday activity round out final 2025 quarter

Posted 13 days ago in Trending

3 MIN READ -- Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its quarter four 2025 State of the Loop report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources, produced by CLA…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago Loop Alliance President & CEO, Michael M. Edwards to step down after 13 years "

Chicago Loop Alliance President & CEO, Michael M. Edwards to step down after 13 years

Posted 16 days ago

1 MIN READ -- Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) announced President and CEO, Michael M. Edwards, will step down on March 31, 2026, following 13 years of leadership. During his tenure,…

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Read more of the article: "Experience Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 in the Loop"

Experience Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 in the Loop

Posted 22 days ago in Trending, Eat & Drink, Restaurants and Dining

4 MIN READ - Choose Chicago has announced the restaurants and menus of the 18th annual Chicago Restaurant Week taking place from January 23 through February 8.

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Read more of the article: "2026 Free Museum Days"

2026 Free Museum Days

Posted 23 days ago in Trending, Family-Friendly, Fun for Free, Landmarks

1 MIN READ – Visiting the many renowned museums in Chicago is always an enthralling experience, especially when admission is free! Plan your 2026 museum visits using the free day…

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Read more of the article: "Why thousands of Chicagoans climb 94 floors each winter"

Why thousands of Chicagoans climb 94 floors each winter

Posted 42 days ago

3 MIN READ – The Hustle Chicago® stair climb returns to the former Hancock Building on February 22, 2026, and brings thousands of participants together to take on 94 floors…

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Read more of the article: "New Year’s Eve in Chicago’s Loop: Free and Ticketed Events to Know"

New Year’s Eve in Chicago’s Loop: Free and Ticketed Events to Know

Posted 50 days ago

2 MINUTE READ -- Ring in the New Year in the heart of Chicago! The Loop comes alive with dazzling celebrations—from iconic citywide spectacles to intimate cultural events—offering something for…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago Loop Holiday Gift Guide"

Chicago Loop Holiday Gift Guide

Posted 58 days ago in Arts and Culture, Trending

2 MIN READ - Crossing items off your holiday shopping list can be hard, especially when you're drawing blanks. Get inspired by this Loop holiday gift guide that'll surely draw…

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Read more of the article: "New to the Loop: A First Look"

New to the Loop: A First Look

Posted 2 months ago

5 MIN READ -- Big things are on the horizon for the Loop! From brand-new storefronts to exciting expansions, a wave of businesses is set to open their doors by…

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Read more of the article: "Coming Home to Dance"

Coming Home to Dance

Posted 3 months ago

5 MIN READ -- This December, Libby Dennen steps onto the stage as Anastasis in Beyond the Nutcracker, it’s more than a return — it’s a full-circle moment. Nearly a…

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