In the Loop - In category Then and Now

History of State Street: How It Remained a Great Street

Posted 18 months ago in Landmarks, Then and Now

5 MIN READ - State Street is Chicago’s iconic retail corridor, with such anchors as Macy’s (formerly Marshall Fields), Block 37, Target, and more. The Red Line – Chicago’s most-ridden…

Bertha Palmer’s Chocolate Brownie: The Hidden Gem of Chicago

Posted 2 years ago in Then and Now, Restaurants and Dining

2 MIN READ - Food helps define a place, which is why deep dish pizza, hotdogs, and popcorn come to mind when you think of Chicago. Surprisingly, only some locals…

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

Posted 2 years 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…

How one statue changed public art in the Loop forever

Posted 5 years ago in Then and Now, Arts and Culture, Trending

The Chicago Picasso in Daley Plaza may be the strangest of the Loop’s many artistic landmarks. Over 50 years ago, on May 25, 1967, ground was being broken on the iconic Loop fixture,…

Chicago Loop: Home of Movable Bridges

Posted 6 years ago in Then and Now

4 MIN READ - When you’re in downtown Chicago, it’s easy to look up and get lost in the stunning architecture, glittering Theatre District lights, and iconic public art. We…

History of Chicago Loop’s Christkindlmarket

Posted 6 years ago in Family Friendly, Then and Now

Christkindlmarket brings a century-old tradition to Chicago’s holiday spirit.

12 Fun Facts about Millennium Park

Posted 8 years ago in Then and Now, Landmarks

What once began as a railroad and parking lot is now one of the most iconic places in the city of Chicago: Millennium Park. It has been 12 years since Millennium…

"Sweet Home Chicago" - Celebrating Chicago's Candy History

Posted 9 years ago in Then and Now

It's no secret that Chicagoans have a sweet tooth; it's in our history. Chicago has been the “candy capital of the world” since the late 1800s. Tootsie Rolls, Brach’s, Frango,…

Then and Now: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

Posted 9 years ago in Then and Now, Restaurants and Dining, Hotels

With a record number of tourists coming to Chicago last year, the Loop has become a magnet for hoteliers wishing to capitalize on this growth. Six months into the year, we've…

From Rail Yard to Chicago's Front Yard: Millennium Park

Posted 10 years ago in Then and Now

I’ve written about Millennium Park in a few different contexts already, but this time – in celebration of the Park's tenth anniversary today – let’s talk Chicago history.