Press Releases

Chicago Loop Alliance unveils details for July ACTIVATE event: ‘TunnelVision’

February 27, 2018

Press contact: Jessica Cabe | PR and Communications Manager, Chicago Loop Alliance jessica@chicagoloopalliance.com | 312-782-9160 CHICAGO—The second event of Chicago Loop Alliance’s 2018 ACTIVATE season, “(EVO)lution,” will take place from 5-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, in the Sullivan Center alley on Monroe between State and Wabash. ACTIVATE series curators Canvas Chicago will transform the …

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Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation’s 14th Annual Illumination Gala

February 27, 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY DATE & TIME: Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, 6:30-11 p.m. PLACE: The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. ABOUT:The 14th Annual Illumination Gala supports the Chicago LoopAlliance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, to develop and promote artistic, cultural and public events within the service area of Chicago Loop Alliance. The black-tie Gala gathers more than 500 …

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Chicago IL Loop Downtown Events

August 31, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Aug. 31, 2017 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) presents the latest ACTIVATE event, Hideaway: Retreat from the Street on Thursday, September 28 from 5-10 p.m. at Arcade Place Alley (55 S Wells St. Enter between Madison and Monroe). Guests who RSVP in advance at loopchicago.com/activate will receive a complimentary drink ticket for …

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Network Pulsing with Power

August 1, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Aug. 1, 2017 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) presents the latest ACTIVATE event, Network: Pulsing with Power on Thursday, August 24 from 5-10 p.m. at Couch Place Alley (170 N State St, enter between Lake and Randolph). Guests who RSVP in advance at loopchicago.com/activate will receive a complimentary drink ticket for beer, …

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Wasteland: Dispose and Discover

July 10, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JULY 10, 2017 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) launches its second ACTIVATE event of the year with Wasteland: Dispose and Discover on Wednesday, July 26 from 5-10 p.m. at the Chicago Theatre alley (enter on Benton Place at State St). Guests who RSVP in advance at loopchicago.com/activate will receive a complimentary drink …

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Downtown Chicago Loop Alley

May 11, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 11, 2017 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) will hold its first ACTIVATE event of the year on Thursday, June 15 from 5-10 p.m. at Sullivan Center alley (enter on Monroe between State and Wabash). ACTIVATE transforms downtown alleys into creative exhibition spaces that bring artists and the public together for an …

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Get Outside Chicago Loop Downtown

May 9, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 9, 2017 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA), the sole service provider for Special Service Area (SSA) 1-2015, hosts its second Downtown Futures Series event of the year with Get Outside! Urban Revitalization and the Active Outdoor Lifestyle on Wednesday, June 7 from 7:30-9 a.m. at 1871 (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, …

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Chicago Loop Alliance Marketing Director

February 21, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb. 21, 2017 CHICAGO—Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA), the sole service provider for Special Service Area (SSA) 1-2015, is proud to announce Mary Elizabeth Rankin as its new director of marketing, effective immediately. Rankin brings international experience to the role, having relocated to Chicago after years of destination marketing and communications strategy …

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