The Loop
Local news from The Loop, Chicago, IL
- Curtain Up on a Century: Goodman Theatre Unveils Its 101st Season — Plus, Colbert's Late Show Set Is Coming to the Loop
Loop neighbors, the neighborhood's legendary theater and culture scene just got even richer this week — and the headlines are worthy of a st
- Free Fitness, Films & a Standing Ovation: The Loop's Summer of Free Programming Is Peaking Right Now
Loop neighbors, if your wallet needs a break but your summer bucket list doesn't, this week is your moment. The neighborhood is absolutely s
- The Loop Is Thriving: New Q2 Report Shows Record Weekend Foot Traffic — Plus a Dreamy New Coffee Spot Just Opened in the Fine Arts Building
Good news, Loop neighbors — the numbers are in, and your neighborhood is booming. The Chicago Loop Alliance just released its Q2 2026 State
- Ride Smart This Weekend: Your Guide to the Loop 'L' Reroutes — Plus, Belugas Are Coming to the Lakefront!
Loop neighbors, heads up before you head out this weekend — and next. The CTA's ambitious State/Lake 'L' station rebuild is entering a big c
- Lolla Is Almost Here & Chicago Climate Week Kicks Off: The Loop's Big Week Is Just Getting Started
Loop neighbors, mark your calendars — the next two weeks are stacking up to be some of the most electrifying of the summer. First, the news
- 60 Years of Iconic Design: The Chicago Architecture Center Is Celebrating in a Big Way This Summer
If you love the skyline that frames your daily commute, this summer is the perfect time to go deeper into what makes it extraordinary. The C
- Fresh Leadership, Fresh Flavors: The Loop Gets a New Champion & a Buzzy New Riverfront Restaurant
The Loop's momentum isn't slowing down this July — and it's got fresh leadership to help steer the ship. The Chicago Loop Alliance recently
- Hawaii Meets the Loop & A Historic 'L' Station Gets a Glow-Up: Downtown's Summer Surge Keeps Delivering
The Loop's dining and transit scenes are both getting exciting upgrades this summer, and there's never been a better time to explore downtow
- Stars, Stories & Street Food: The Loop Is Your Fourth of July Headquarters This Week
The Loop is rolling out the red, white, and blue in a big way this week — and there's genuinely never been a better moment to be downtown. S
- Pride, Pasta & Patios: The Loop Is Buzzing With Fresh Flavors and Festival Energy This Weekend
The Loop is turning up the volume this weekend — and there's no better time to head downtown. Grant Park's Butler Field is hosting the Pride
- A Historic Loop Tower Becomes Home & A Bold New Restaurant Opens: Downtown's Transformation Is Personal
The Loop's reinvention is hitting close to home — literally. The storied building at 65 E. Wacker Place, once a hub for manufacturing women'
- 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 - Game On, Loop: Chicago's Only Pinball Museum Is Leaving Pilsen for a Massive New Home at Block 37