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Play tourist in the Loop

July 26, 2024

4 MIN READ – Fall in love with your city all over again with this guide from the locals. Whether you want to sit back and relax or go on many active adventures, in the Chicago Loop, the possibilities are endless.

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Spring activity in the Loop brightened by weekend pedestrians, major events

July 23, 2024

4 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) recently released its quarter two 2024 State of the Loop report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources, which the organization has produced since July 2020. The report tracks pedestrian activity, hotel occupancy, office workers on-site, arts and culture, multimodal transportation, investment and more

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My Block, My Hood, My City will bring 1,500 youth downtown on July 13 for Downtown Day

July 10, 2024

4 MIN READ – On July 13, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) will host Downtown Day, a citywide event, aimed at bringing nearly 1,500 youth to downtown Chicago in an effort to expose Chicago teens to the dynamic opportunities of the Loop and downtown area. Over 35 downtown businesses will offer free or discounted attractions; intimate workshops; tours and culinary experiences.

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CBS 2 Chicago reopens street level studio

July 8, 2024

2 MIN READ – Many walking past CBS’s State and Washington studio may wonder, what’s to be unveiled? Now we know. Crain’s recently reported CBS’s new street level studio A, unveiled during the July 8 afternoon newscast.

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Shopping on State Street: Where Iconic History Meets Modern Retail

July 3, 2024

5 MIN READ – We live in a world dominated by technology, constantly shifting our eyes from one screen to another. The same goes for online shopping, providing access to endless options and endless scrolling, which isn’t always a good thing. Time to take a break from our screens and step out into the bustling world of the iconic and historic State Street, and revel in good old-fashioned retail therapy.

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The Magnificent Mile Association and Chicago Loop Alliance celebrate the signing of Illinois BID Legislation

July 2, 2024

2 MIN READ — The Magnificent Mile® Association and Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) are thrilled to announce that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed Senate Bill 3679 into law. This landmark legislation paves the way for the creation of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) throughout the state.

Things to Do

Grainger Plaza Reopens: Experience “The Bean” Anew

June 28, 2024

2 MIN READ – The City of Chicago is happy to share that Grainger Plaza, the area surrounding Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park, has completed construction and is now open to the public. Visitors can once again have full access to Chicago’s iconic Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor.

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NASCAR Village Returns to Bring Expanded Free, Public Experience to Butler Field for 2024 Chicago Street Race Weekend

June 14, 2024

4 MIN READ – NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that it will partner with Chicago Loop Alliance and JoRand (founded by local restauranteurs Victor Love and Mark Rand) to expand this year’s NASCAR Village, the free, public experience in Butler Field throughout race weekend.