The Loop
Local news from The Loop, Chicago, IL
- Juneteenth in the Loop: Jazz at Millennium Park, a Historic Presidential Center Opens & R&B Royalty Takes the Stage
Today, June 19, Chicago is alive with the spirit of Juneteenth — and The Loop is right at the heart of it. Across the city, this federal hol
- Beer Lovers Rejoice & A Hotel Gem Reborn: The Loop's Restaurant Scene Keeps Pouring It On
The Loop's dining and drinking scene is uncorking exciting new chapters this June, with two fresh arrivals giving Chicagoans even more reaso
- Loop's Office Renaissance Hits New Heights: Morningstar Eyes Thompson Center & Downtown Workspaces Hit 104% Occupancy
The Loop's remarkable transformation from pandemic-era ghost town to thriving urban hub just hit another major milestone — and it's one that
- Gotta Catch 'Em All & More: Pokémon GO Fest Takeover, Free Workouts, and a Summer Full of Loop Fun Kicks Off This Weekend
The Loop and its lakefront backyard are buzzing with energy this weekend as Pokémon GO Fest descends on Grant Park through today, Sunday, Ju
- Blues, Books & Urban Farms: The Loop Is Having One Incredible Week
If you needed any more proof that The Loop is Chicago's beating heart this summer, this week has delivered it in spades — with a legendary m
- Sweet Surprises & Hidden Passages: The Loop's Tastiest New Bakery, a Rocky Mountain Treat, and an Underground Adventure Await This Weekend
The Loop is delivering a fresh round of reasons to head downtown this weekend — and whether you've got a sweet tooth, a curious mind, or a l
- Ni! Ni! Ni! Spamalot Hits The Loop — Plus a Beloved Indie Shop Opens & Chicago Scores a Record 13th Crown
The Loop is serving up a triple dose of good news this week, and there's plenty of reason to head downtown. First, theater lovers rejoice: M
- Fresh Faces & Fresh Produce: The Loop Gets a New Leader and Its Beloved Farmers Market Is Back
Two feel-good milestones are giving The Loop an extra spring in its step this week — and together, they paint a picture of a downtown neighb
- Sky's the Limit: A Bold New 32-Story Tower Just Got the Green Light in the Loop — And It's Part of a Bigger Housing Boom
The Loop's skyline is about to get a little taller — and a lot more livable. A
65 million mixed-use residential tower at 1338 West Lake St- Game On, Loop: Chicago's Only Pinball Museum Is Leaving Pilsen for a Massive New Home at Block 37
Pinball is coming to The Loop — and it's arriving in a big way. The Flip, Chicago's only dedicated nonprofit pinball museum, has announced i
- Curtain Up, Chicago: Broadway's Biggest Season in Years Is Coming to The Loop — And the Architecture Center Is Turning 60
The Loop is stepping into the spotlight this spring with two major cultural milestones that should have every Chicagoan making downtown plan
- 848 Million Reasons to Love The Loop: Record Q1 Investment Fuels Free Fitness, Big Events, and a Buzzing Spring
The Loop is riding an extraordinary wave of momentum heading into May — and the numbers back it up. According to Loop North News, a surge in
- Burritos Are Back: Dos Toros Returns to The Loop — And a Buzzy New Restaurant Is Right Behind It
Good news for Loop lunch lovers: the neighborhood's dining scene is heating up just in time for spring, with two highly anticipated openings
- From Office District to Urban Village: The Loop's Reinvention Is the Talk of Chicago's Design World
The Loop's transformation from a traditional 9-to-5 office district into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood is generating serious buzz — and
- The Loop Is Becoming Chicago's Next Great Arts Destination — And It's Already Happening
If you thought The Loop was just a place to commute through, think again. A major cultural transformation is quietly — and not so quietly —
- Fresh Faces in The Loop: A New CEO, a Michelin-Pedigree Restaurant, and a Wave of Exciting New Openings
The Loop is rolling into spring with a burst of fresh energy — and the people leading the charge just got a powerful new voice. This week, t
- The Loop's Comeback Story: Leaders Unite at Sold-Out State Street Summit to Chart a Vibrant Future
Big things are happening on State Street — and the people shaping The Loop's future want you to know it. This week, city and business leader
- Sweet Reunion in The Loop: How 'Truffles' the Teddy Bear Found His Way Home
The Loop got its own feel-good story this week — and it stars a chocolate shop, a beloved stuffed bear, and one very swift happy ending. On
- The Loop Is Getting 300 New Homes — and a Brand-New Park to Match
The Loop's residential renaissance just got a major boost. The City of Chicago has selected a bold
62.2 million mixed-use development for- From Tech Giant to Sacred Space: Two Bold Transformations Are Reshaping The Loop's Identity
The Loop has never been shy about reinventing itself — and two landmark buildings at the heart of the neighborhood are proof that the transf
- A New Era for The Loop: A Landmark Transit Station Reborn and a Leadership Torch Passed
Two defining chapters are unfolding simultaneously in The Loop this spring — one in steel and concrete, the other in community stewardship —
- Star Power Comes to The Loop: Two Bold New Restaurants Are About to Change Your Lunch (and Dinner) Game
The Loop's dining scene is about to get a serious upgrade — and not just from any chefs. Two highly anticipated restaurants are zeroing in o
- Books, Cranes & Green Beer: The Loop Is Having One Big Week
Spring is arriving in The Loop with a burst of exciting news — and this week delivered on multiple fronts. First, book lovers can start mark
- The Loop Is Becoming Chicago's Cultural Epicenter: A New Arts District, $800K Grant & A Michigan Avenue Food Destination Are Changing Everything
Big things are brewing in The Loop, and this week's news makes it official: your neighborhood is on its way to becoming Chicago's premier ar
- The Loop Is Living Up to Its Name: A
62M Residential Tower, Park Makeover & Coworking Boom Signal Downtown's Next ChapterIf you needed proof that The Loop's transformation into a true 24/7 neighborhood is accelerating, this week delivered it in a big way. The c
- Loop Rings In the Lunar New Year with Golden Tickets, Red Envelopes & a Wave of New Eateries
If you haven't made it downtown yet this weekend, today is your last chance to catch a truly special celebration: Color Factory in The Loop
- City Selects Bold 25-Story Mixed-Use Tower to Revitalize Loop's Pritzker Park Corner
The Loop is getting a major vote of confidence from the city: just yesterday, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development announced t
- Raygun Set to Open New State Street Location in The Loop, Revitalizing Retail Corridor
The Loop's retail revival continues with Raygun, an independent printing, design and clothing chain, preparing to open its newest location n
- Historic Wacker Place Tower Reveals First Glimpse of Luxury Apartments Coming to The Loop This Summer
The Loop's architectural renaissance continues as developers share the first interior renderings of the highly anticipated Wacker Place resi
- Chicago Theatre Week Returns to The Loop, Offering
5 Tickets to World-Class PerformancesTheatre enthusiasts in The Loop have a prime opportunity to experience Chicago's vibrant performing arts scene at incredible prices as Chica
- Game On, Loop: Chicago's Only Pinball Museum Is Leaving Pilsen for a Massive New Home at Block 37