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Read more of the article: "Then and Now: A Brief History of the Chicago ‘L’"

Then and Now: A Brief History of the Chicago ‘L’

Posted 21 months ago in Then and Now

3 MIN READ - Ever wonder what your commute would be like if you took a different rail line? Venture outside your daily commute and virtually "ride the rails" with the CTA. While…

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Read more of the article: "Loop residents increasingly large factor in downtown economy"

Loop residents increasingly large factor in downtown economy

Posted 21 months ago in Loop Locals, Trending

2 MIN READ—Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) announced the implementation of a residential study, analyzing the current landscape of Loop residents and beginning to make predictions about the future of…

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Read more of the article: "Your Reimagined Workday #BackInTheLoop"

Your Reimagined Workday #BackInTheLoop

Posted 21 months ago in Guest Blog

3 MIN READ – With so many people dragging their feet back to the office, let’s take a moment to envision what your new, ideal workday could look like with…

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Read more of the article: "Major events Lollapalooza and Sundays on State drive foot traffic in the Loop "

Major events Lollapalooza and Sundays on State drive foot traffic in the Loop

Posted 21 months ago in Trending

3 MIN READ – Lollapalooza crowds once again created a bump in pedestrian activity on State Street, according to data from Chicago Loop Alliance’s pedestrian counters that were installed on the…

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Read more of the article: "Google will call the Loop home at Thompson Center"

Google will call the Loop home at Thompson Center

Posted 21 months ago in Trending

1 MIN READ -- Google bets big on the Chicago Loop with purchase of iconic Loop building -- James R. Thompson Center. 

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Read more of the article: "First Sundays on State of the year draws over 113,000 attendees"

First Sundays on State of the year draws over 113,000 attendees

Posted 21 months ago in Trending

Chicago Loop Alliance’s first Sundays on State event of the year attracted visitors and Chicagoans of all ages from all over the city and beyond to the heart of the…

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Read more of the article: "Outdoor portraits in the Chicago Loop: is it even legal?"

Outdoor portraits in the Chicago Loop: is it even legal?

Posted 21 months ago in Trending, Guest Blog

5 MIN READ – The Chicago Loop is a freaking goldmine of beautiful places to take headshots and group photos downtown. But WHERE? Let me rephrase that: WHERE IS IT…

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Read more of the article: "NASCAR hits the Loop streets in 2023"

NASCAR hits the Loop streets in 2023

Posted 22 months ago in Trending

4 MIN READ – Vroom, vroom! The Chicago Loop will now be home to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series, where plans for a street-circuit race on the streets of downtown…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago voted #2 best city in the world by Time Out"

Chicago voted #2 best city in the world by Time Out

Posted 22 months ago in Trending

2 MIN READ --  Chicagoans everywhere know this city is the best in the world, but now it's official. According to the latest Time Out Index survey results, Chicago grabbed…

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Read more of the article: "Summer tourists and office workers propel the Loop's economy forward "

Summer tourists and office workers propel the Loop's economy forward

Posted 22 months ago in Trending

5 MIN READ – Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its June report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, as it has done monthly…

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