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Read more of the article: "Feel the Valentine's Day Love in the Loop"

Feel the Valentine's Day Love in the Loop

Posted 16 days ago in Trending, Things to Do, Valentine's Day, Fun events

6 MIN READ – It’s a day for love, and there's few places like being in the Loop to keep your romance alive. Celebrate love with intimate and enjoyable experiences…

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Read more of the article: "Loop favorites during Chicago Theatre Week "

Loop favorites during Chicago Theatre Week

Posted 19 days ago in Trending, Loop List, Fun for Free

5 MIN READ – Chicago Theatre Week (CTW) has become a staple in the city, especially in the Loop's theatre district, and returns for its 14th year, February 5-15, 2026.

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Read more of the article: "Honor Black History Month in the Loop "

Honor Black History Month in the Loop 

Posted 20 days ago in Trending, Family Friendly, Arts and Culture

5 MIN READ – The beautiful thing about Black history is that it’s still being made every day. Check out what these Loop businesses and organizations have to offer and…

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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 23 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 34 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 37 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 43 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 44 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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