Why Chicago's Lunch Crowd Is Going Plant-Based
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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Renewed investment, holiday activity round out final 2025 quarter
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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Chicago Loop Alliance President & CEO, Michael M. Edwards to step down after 13 years
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,…
Experience Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 in the Loop
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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2026 Free Museum Days
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…
Why thousands of Chicagoans climb 94 floors each winter
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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New Year’s Eve in Chicago’s Loop: Free and Ticketed Events to Know
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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Chicago Loop Holiday Gift Guide
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…
New to the Loop: A First Look
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…
Coming Home to Dance
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…