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Read more of the article: "As COVID numbers drop, Loop activity begins climbing again"

As COVID numbers drop, Loop activity begins climbing again

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

2 MIN READ -- Since July 2020, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) has released monthly reports on downtown activity using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, and…

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Read more of the article: "Petterino's, a Theatre District staple reopens in the Loop"

Petterino's, a Theatre District staple reopens in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Restaurants and Dining

2 MIN READ – Beloved downtown Chicago icon Petterino’s reopened October 5 under new ownership, with a completely refreshed interior, expanded outdoor dining area and reimagined food menu and beverage program.…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago voted best big city in the U.S. for fifth year in a row"

Chicago voted best big city in the U.S. for fifth year in a row

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

1 MIN READ – Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards — and Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for an…

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Read more of the article: "Urbanspace opens first of two food halls in the Loop"

Urbanspace opens first of two food halls in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

2 MIN READ – Urbanspace, the New York City food hall pioneer, has opened the first of its two long-awaited Chicago food halls after being on hold for more than…

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Read more of the article: "Update your wardrobe for fall"

Update your wardrobe for fall

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Things to Do

2 MIN READ – The leaves are changing, the air is crisp—it’s clearly time to retire the shorts and tank tops. It sounds like you’re in for a little shopping…

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Read more of the article: "The curtain rises on Theatre in the Loop"

The curtain rises on Theatre in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Things to Do, Arts and Culture

8 MIN READ – From dazzling marquees, to performances in the park, to edgy and intimate stages, the Loop is home to a wide variety of world-class theater. Whether you’re…

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Read more of the article: "The top immersive art experiences in the Loop "

The top immersive art experiences in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

3 MIN READ – Museums ain’t what they used to be. While there are plenty of classic museums to explore in the Loop and beyond, an accelerating trend is interactive and immersive exhibits, where you can…

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Read more of the article: "The Impact of Sundays on State"

The Impact of Sundays on State

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

3 MIN READ -- Chicago Loop Alliance wrapped up the popular new Sundays on State event series on September 12, 2021 and compiled quantitative and qualitative data that shows the…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago Architecture Center creates pop-up exhibition for Thompson Center design ideas"

Chicago Architecture Center creates pop-up exhibition for Thompson Center design ideas

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

5 MIN READ – The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) and the Chicago Architectural Club have announced the jury’s selection of three winning designs for the Thompson Center Design Ideas Competition…

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Read more of the article: "August Loop Operations Report"

August Loop Operations Report

Posted 4 years ago in Trending

2 MIN READ – Since July 2020, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) has released monthly reports on downtown activity using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, and…

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