The Loop
Local news from The Loop, Chicago, IL
- McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Launches Extended Season with Starlight Skate Nights in The Loop
The iconic McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in The Loop has begun its extended 2026 season with the launch of special "Starlight Skate Nights" fea
- Raygun Brings Quirky Midwest Humor to The Loop with December Opening
The Loop's retail revival continues with the highly anticipated December opening of Raygun at 133 N. State Street, bringing its signature Mi
- Winter Garden Plaza Transforms Loop with Interactive Light Installation and Culinary Delights
The Loop's Millennium Park North Promenade has transformed into a vibrant holiday destination with the launch of the expanded Winter Garden
- Historic Field Building Transforms Loop Skyline with Ambitious Residential Conversion
The Loop's transformation into a vibrant 24/7 neighborhood is gaining momentum with the ambitious conversion of the historic Field Building
- Art Institute of Chicago Unveils Vibrant Winter Exhibition Plans for The Loop
The Art Institute of Chicago is bringing new artistic energy to The Loop with its recently announced Winter/Spring 2025 programming. The mus
- Royal Bee Brings Sweet Honey-Inspired Shopping Experience to Block 37 in The Loop
The Loop's Block 37 is buzzing with excitement as Royal Bee, a unique specialty shop focused on bee and honey products, has recently opened
- New 'Holiday Artscape' Installation Illuminates The Loop with Interactive Light Experience
The Loop's holiday season is getting a dazzling new addition as the Chicago Loop Alliance unveiled the 'Holiday Artscape,' an interactive li
- Foxtrot Marks Downtown Revival with Willis Tower Store Reopening in The Loop
The Loop's retail landscape is getting a welcome boost as Foxtrot prepares to reopen its downtown location at the base of Willis Tower this
- Fannie May's Jolly Trolley Brings Sweet Holiday Tours to The Loop This December
A delightful new holiday experience has arrived in The Loop as Fannie May launches its first-ever Jolly Trolley, offering Chicagoans and vis
- Chicago Unveils Bold 20-Year Vision for The Loop with Vibrant Nightlife and Green Spaces
The Chicago Loop is entering an exciting new chapter as city officials unanimously approved the Central Area Plan 2045 last month, the first
- JW Marriott Chicago Launches Holiday Caroling Series as The Loop's Festive Season Begins
The historic JW Marriott Chicago has transformed its grand lobby into a holiday wonderland with the launch of its festive caroling series th
- Art in Transit: New State/Lake L Station Set to Transform Loop Skyline with Iconic Glass Canopy
The Loop's transportation infrastructure is receiving a dramatic makeover as the highly anticipated new State/Lake L station prepares to ope
- Historic Chicago River Swim Returns to The Loop After 98-Year Hiatus
The City of Chicago has officially approved the 2025 Chicago River Swim (CRS), marking the first open water swim in the Chicago River in 98
- Sotto Restaurant Transforms Historic Loop Building Basement into Italian Culinary Destination
The Loop's dining scene continues to evolve with the December opening of Sotto, an exciting new basement eatery featuring refined Italian co
- Thompson Center Transformation Accelerates as New Glass Exterior Emerges in The Loop
Construction progress on the historic Thompson Center renovation is becoming increasingly visible to Loop pedestrians and commuters as the b
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Brings Healthy Options to Chicago's Loop with Grand Opening Celebration
The Loop welcomed a refreshing new dining option as Tropical Smoothie Cafe officially opened its doors at 24 E. Madison Street, just two blo
- Workbox Breathes New Life into Historic Civic Opera Building with Largest U.S. Location in The Loop
Chicago's Loop has gained an exciting new workspace destination as Workbox opened its largest U.S. location in the iconic Civic Opera Buildi
- Witty Midwestern Brand Raygun to Open at Iconic State & Madison Corner in The Loop
The Loop's retail revival continues as Raygun, the popular Midwestern clothing and print shop known for its irreverent, locally-themed merch
- Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Dazzles The Loop as Weekend Foot Traffic Breaks Records
The iconic Chicago Thanksgiving Parade marched down State Street on Thursday morning, bringing larger-than-life floats and marching bands to
- New Interactive 'Skeletons on State' Display Extends Halloween Spirit in The Loop Through November
Chicago's Loop has been transformed into a festive autumn destination with the 'Skeletons on State' interactive display, featuring 20 oversi
- Local Shops in The Loop Prepare for Holiday Shopping Season with Unique Offerings
The Loop's small business scene is buzzing with activity as local shops prepare for the holiday shopping season. While downtown Chicago is k
- Millennium Park Ice Skating Rink Opens as Holiday Festivities Transform The Loop
The Loop's festive transformation continues as the Millennium Park ice skating rink opened for the season this weekend, bringing winter joy
- Museum of Illusions Celebrates Five Years in The Loop with New Holiday Exhibit
The Museum of Illusions Chicago is marking five years of mind-bending fun in The Loop with the launch of a special holiday-themed optical il
- Historic Central YMCA Building in The Loop Slated for Landmark Status as Part of Downtown Residential Revival
The former Central YMCA Headquarters at 19 S. LaSalle St. in the Loop is on track to become an official Chicago landmark following Mayor Bra
- Historic Bankers Building in The Loop Receives Landmark Status as $183.5 Million Residential Conversion Gets Underway
The iconic Bankers Building in Chicago's Loop has officially been designated as a Chicago landmark following City Council approval on Tuesda
- Viral Plushie Brand Jellycat Brings Joy to The Loop with Second U.S. Location
British toymaker Jellycat — the company behind the popular 'jellies' plushies in shapes from animals to food — has opened its second permane
- Christkindlmarket Preps Bring Early Holiday Buzz as Loop Welcomes Wave of New Businesses
Chicago's Loop is buzzing with activity as scrappy entrepreneurs take advantage of the neighborhood's steady recovery, with preparations for
- Historic Loop Building Begins Transformation as Wacker Place Residential Conversion Secures $90 Million in Funding
Construction has officially begun on a major transformation in The Loop as the historic 25-story art deco tower at 65 E. Wacker Place underg
- Historic Auditorium Theatre Launches Ambitious Restoration Project to Revive Original 1889 Design Elements
The iconic Auditorium Theatre in Chicago's Loop has embarked on a significant restoration project that will bring back its original architec
- Q3 Report Shows Arts and Culture Driving Loop's Economic Revival
Chicago Loop Alliance has just released its quarter three 2025 State of the Loop report, revealing that arts and culture continue to drive d