The Blackstone Hotel: Storied History in the Chicago Loop
Known as the “Hotel of Presidents,” The Blackstone Hotel was the tallest building in Chicago. Although taller buildings dwarfed the hotel over the years, its story looms larger than many...
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Ida B. Wells Drive: A Prominent Street Honoring a Bold Civil Rights Leader
In the summer of 2018, Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to rename Congress Parkway after Ida B. Wells Drive to honor the civil rights leader’s remarkable legacy of social...
Chicago Theatre Week: Great Performances at a Great Price
There’s never a better time to enjoy theatre in the Loop than during Chicago Theatre Week—especially in 2019 as the City of Chicago celebrates the Year of Chicago Theatre. From...
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Joffrey Ballet announces 2019-20 season
The Joffrey Ballet today announced another incredible season, featuring Chicago premieres as well as the return of favorites like "Don Quixote" and, of course, "The Nutcracker." Subscriber tickets are on...
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5 Unique Date Ideas in the Chicago Loop
While we can’t guarantee you’ll meet your soul mate, these five unique date ideas are sure to blow your date away in the heart of the Windy City.
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Pitchfork and The Art Institute of Chicago Present Midwinter in the Loop
Pitchfork and The Art Institute of Chicago today announce Midwinter, an all-new music and art experience taking place February 15-17 in the Chicago Loop. The three-day event will bring together...
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Why Design Downtown for Women? Author Sheila D. Grant Explains
Did you know that women make more than 80 percent of retail and residential decisions? They are increasingly well-educated and wealthy. But does the design of downtowns meet their needs?...
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Lyric Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season
Lyric Opera announced on January 24 its 2019-2020 season, with highlights like Rossini's The Barber of Seville and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, as well as three full performances of Wagner's Ring cycle.
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Chicago Loop Alliance Joins in Celebrating 2019 as the Year Of Chicago Theatre
The City of Chicago has designated 2019 the Year of Chicago Theatre, and just like the Year of Creative Youth (2018) and Year of Public Art (2017), Chicago Loop Alliance...
6 Food Halls You Need to Visit in the Chicago Loop
Kiss your boring desk lunch goodbye. These six Loop food halls offer a taste of Chicago’s neighborhoods in one 30-minute lunch break.
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