Press Releases

World-class experiences and billions in investment drive Loop’s Q2 economy

July 21, 2026

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: View and download photos and videos here. SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago CHICAGO—Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its quarter two 2026 State of the Loop report. CLA has produced reports on downtown activity …

Loop’s first quarter driven by new business investment, cultural events

April 21, 2026

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: View and download photos and videos here. SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | APR. 21, 2026 CHICAGO—Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its quarter one 2026 State of the Loop report. CLA has produced reports on downtown activity since …

Chicago Loop Alliance announces new President & CEO, Dr. Suzet M. McKinney

April 16, 2026

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: Photos available for download SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | APR. 16, 2026 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) today announced its new President and CEO, Suzet McKinney. Following a national search, McKinney joins the organization beginning May 11. Her career spans …

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Chicago Loop Alliance announces lineup and programming details for Sundays on State

July 22, 2025

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: View and download photos and videos here. SOCIAL: #SundaysonState Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance X/Twitter: @ChiLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 22, 2025 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance is announcing the full lineup of artists and …

My Block, My Hood, My City brings nearly 1,500 youth downtown in partnership with downtown business groups and partners

July 14, 2025

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: View and download photos and videos here. SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance Twitter: @ChiLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 14, 2025 CHICAGO – On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) will host Downtown Day, a citywide event, aimed at bringing nearly 1,500 youth …

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Falling for the Loop campaign shifts Chicago Loop Alliance programming to celebration of arts and culture

June 2, 2025

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: Photos and video available for download SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance Twitter: @ChiLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JUNE 2, 2025 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance is announcing programming for the fall season under the campaign, Falling …

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Final quarter of 2024 shows strong marks in tourism and investment

January 21, 2025

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: View and download photos and videos here. SOCIAL: Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance Twitter: @ChiLoopAlliance LinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan. 21, 2025 CHICAGO— 2 MIN READ — Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its quarter four 2024 State of the Loop report on downtown …

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New study reveals Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns by most value metrics

August 14, 2024

Press contact: Ariella Gibson | Director of Marketing and Communications, Chicago Loop Alliance | Ariella@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com | 708-543-4002 MEDIA: View and download photos and videos here. SOCIAL:Instagram: @loopchicago Facebook: @ChicagoLoopAlliance Twitter: @ChiLoopAllianceLinkedIn: @Chicago-Loop-Alliance TikTok: @loopchicago FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Aug. 14, 2024 CHICAGO—Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released an in-depth Value of Downtowns report, created by the International Downtown Association (IDA), analyzing key principles of downtown …