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Taste of Chicago Makes a Comeback Across the City this Summer

June 9, 2022

16 MIN READ – Established in 1980, Taste of Chicago, the uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Along with delicious eats, attendees will enjoy free admission to top tier musical talent, Chicago SummerDance lessons, family activities and more over six days of Taste of Chicago in the neighborhoods of Austin (June 11), Pullman (June 18) and Little Village (June 25) and a bite-sized Taste of Chicago in Grant Park (July 8-10) in the Chicago Loop.

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Summer office outings your co-workers will love

June 3, 2022

2 MIN READ – As office workers continue to come #BackInTheLoop, we know it’s more important than ever to reconnect with colleagues you haven’t seen in years – or never met in person at all Hit up your old favorite spots, or try something new, but get your office outings on the calendar.

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Chicago Loop Alliance’s popular ACTIVATE event returns for one-night only

May 27, 2022

Inspired by the return of a vibrant Loop, filled with notions from your wildest imagination, ACTIVATE invites guests to dream in color. The event is free, and guests who RSVP in advance receive a complimentary drink ticket with additional beverages available for purchase on-site.

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Museums to visit in the Loop

May 13, 2022

2 MIN READ – If you’re itching to get a dose of arts and culture, the Loop is the place to be!

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Business travelers’ gradual return shows positive signs for Loop recovery in April

May 12, 2022

Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its April report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, as it has done monthly since July 2020. The report tracks COVID-19 positivity rates, pedestrian activity, parking volumes, hotel occupancy, number of office workers on-site and more. The data indicates that office occupancy, parking reservations and Metra ridership reached record recovery rates, with parking reservations consistently reaching 100% recovery for a year. View the full April report here.

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Scooter launch makes Divvy first docked micromobility system in the nation

May 11, 2022

2 MIN READ – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Gia Biagi, and Lyft announced that Divvy is now the first docked micromobility system in the nation that can accommodate bikes, ebikes, and scooters all in the same stations.

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Chicagoans return to the office refueling the downtown energy

May 5, 2022

3 MIN READ – You may have heard about the various organizations returning to the office, and the resurgence of office workers being downtown. Much like Chicago Loop Alliance’s Back to Office toolkit – which provides a thorough guide on enjoying work and play in the Loop – David Broz, Principal at Gensler Design, Professor at Columbia College Chicago, and Lakeview resident, gives us an inside look at how the pandemic changed his view of work/life and what to expect in the office now.

Eat + Drink

Hot spots for margaritas in the Loop

May 2, 2022

2 MIN READ – Jimmy Buffet had the right idea, and if you want to get wasted away in Margaritaville this Cinco de Mayo (or any day of the year!), we’ve rounded up some bars and restaurants you have to check out throughout the Chicago Loop.