Press Releases

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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Chicago Loop Alliance

May 23, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance | jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 23, 2018 CHICAGO—The first event of Chicago Loop Alliance’s 2018 ACTIVATE season, “(EVO)lution,” will take place from 5-10 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, on the Chicago Riverwalk at Wabash and Upper Wacker. Inspired by DuSable’s historic …

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