Urban universities during COVID-19 explored at Downtown Futures Series
5 MIN READ - What will this fall semester look like, and how will the urban amenity transform to address a world still facing the realities of a pandemic? This…
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Thresholds seeks businesses to host interns
3 MIN READ - Want to give back to the community, make a significant impact on a young person’s life, and fight stigma against mental illness? In this guest blog,…
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The best summer cocktails to enjoy in the Loop
3 MIN READ – If you’re #BackInTheLoop looking for a break from the summer heat, nothing will cool you down like a delicious cocktail. There are a wide variety of…
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Open event spaces with room to breathe
5 MIN READ – Anyone looking for a space to hold their socially-distant events need look no further than the Loop, home to a variety of outdoor event spaces open…
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The Loop community unites to celebrate ‘Everyone’s Neighborhood’
4 MIN READ -- Earlier this month, Chicago Loop Alliance designated the Loop “Everyone’s Neighborhood.” The new nickname recognizes that home isn’t just the place Chicagoans sleep, but the restaurants,…
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What Reopening Employers Need to Know
10 MIN READ - Restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago are loosening, but reopening businesses won’t be as simple as switching on the lights and welcoming employees…
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12 stretches you can do at home
3 MIN READ – Although the city of Chicago continues to reopen with strict guidelines in place, many office employees are still working from home. Sitting on not-so-ergonomic furniture and…
Downtown buildings light up as part of ‘Everyone’s Neighborhood’ initiative
2 MIN READ – From July 6-13, buildings in the Loop will light up blue in celebration of a new nickname given to the area by Chicago Loop Alliance, “Everyone’s…
July Loop Employee of the Month: Sandi Robinson
4 MIN READ - Sandi Robinson has it in her bones to make sure people are taken care of. Not only has she worked in the hospitality industry since she…
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Retail’s response to COVID-19 explored at Downtown Futures Series
4 MIN READ - What will be the new normal for retailers in a COVID-19 world? That’s the question Chicago Loop Alliance explored with its June 25 Downtown Futures Series:…
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