Press Releases

CLA Launches Loop Employee of the Month Awards

March 1, 2019

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 1, 2019 CHICAGO—The Loop is the heart of Chicago’s workforce, and in order to honor those who make the central business district tick, Chicago Loop Alliance has launched the Loop Employee of the Month Awards …

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Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation’s 2019 Annual Meeting Announced

February 27, 2019

MEDIA ADVISORY DATE & TIME: Thursday, Feb. 14, 7-9:30 a.m. PLACE: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. ABOUT: Join 400 Chicago Loop Alliance stakeholders for breakfast as we offer a recap of 2018 and share plans for 2019, including: expanding our placemaking efforts to encompass true urban planning, including an updated Economic Profile of the Loop …

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Chicago Loop Alliance, Space p11 plan artsy pop-up activations in Pedway with ‘Short-Cuts’

November 28, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 28, 2018 CHICAGO—From Dec. 3-14, Pedway users will be treated to a series of free pop-up arts programs as part of a brand new project called “Short-Cuts.” Click here for a schedule and more information. …

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Chicago Loop Alliance concludes this year’s Downtown Futures Series with ‘Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Downtown’

October 31, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 31, 2018 CHICAGO—A commonly accepted notion in urban and economic development is that a strong central business district will “trickle down” to strengthen a city’s neighborhoods. But what if that concept were flipped? This is …

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Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation’s 14th Annual Illumination Gala raises $256K

October 11, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 11, 2018 The Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) affiliate organization that pushes the limits of what a downtown can be for its residents, workers and visitors. The Foundation seeks to enrich the Loop’s …

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Chicago Loop Alliance unveils details for final event of season, ‘ACTIVATE: Materialists’

September 7, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 7, 2018 CHICAGO—The fourth and final event of Chicago Loop Alliance’s 2018 ACTIVATE season, “(EVO)lution,” will take place from 5-10 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, in Arcade Place (enter at W. Arcade Pl. and S. …

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Chicago Loop Alliance unveils details for August event ‘ACTIVATE: A.K.A. Power House’

July 30, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 30, 2018 CHICAGO—The third event of Chicago Loop Alliance’s 2018 ACTIVATE season, “(EVO)lution,” will take place from 5-10 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, on Garland Court (enter at N. Garland and E. Lake). ACTIVATE series …

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‘The Shape of Chicago: John Massey’s 1968 Banners Revisited’ Takes Over State Street

July 18, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 18, 2018 CHICAGO—Fifty years ago, downtown Chicago was brightened by a campaign of striking, graphic banners by celebrated Chicago designer John Massey. On Aug. 1, State Street between Congress Parkway and Wacker Drive will once …

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