
As COVID numbers drop, Loop activity begins climbing again
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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Petterino's, a Theatre District staple reopens in the Loop
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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Chicago voted best big city in the U.S. for fifth year in a row
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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Urbanspace opens first of two food halls in the Loop
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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Update your wardrobe for fall
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…

The curtain rises on Theatre in the Loop
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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The top immersive art experiences in the Loop
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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The Impact of Sundays on State
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…

Chicago Architecture Center creates pop-up exhibition for Thompson Center design ideas
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…
August Loop Operations Report
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…