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Chicago Loop Alliance was founded in 2005 following a merger between the Central Michigan Avenue Association and the Greater State Street Council, which was created in 1929 and consisted of local merchants eager to promote economic prosperity for their businesses during the Great Depression. Its project boundaries are the Chicago River on the north and west, Congress Parkway on the south, and generally Michigan Avenue on the east, with a few blocks extending northeast to Columbus Drive in an area north of Millennium Park called Lakeshore East. Chicago Loop Alliance's members consist of more than 250 businesses, organizations and individuals located within the Loop and Downtown Chicago.

10/20/2026

The first-ever Loop Arts Fest brought the creativity, talent, and community spirit of Chicago together for a FREE festival in the heart of the city!

Three blocks. Two stages. One headliner. ✨

Thank you for making it one to remember. Until next time, Chicago! ❤️



Chicago City Outlaws

10/18/2026

Highlights from Loop Arts Fest, see y’all soon!!! ❤️🙌

10/01/2026

So, we’ve been keeping a secret… 👀

There’s a NEW festival in town, and you’re invited.

Say hello to Loop Arts Fest! 🎨✨

A FREE celebration of arts, culture, and Chicago creativity taking over State Street.

Three blocks. Two stages. One headliner.
And there’s still more to come. 👀

For now, save the date! 📅
📍 State Street, Jackson to Monroe
🗓️ October 17
⏰ 12–6 PM
🎟️ FREE & open to everyone

Click the link in our bio to learn more!


09/14/2026

Chicago River Swim presents: THE BIG JUMP

🌊 750 swimmers. One big jump.

The Big Jump kicks off Chicago River Swim weekend, a charitable open-water swim in the Chicago River while raising funds for ALS research and youth swim education.

Want to see the action for yourself? 👀

📅 The Big Jump: Friday, September 18
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Chicago River at Dearborn Street & the Riverwalk

📅 Chicago River Swim: Sunday, Sept. 20
⏰6:30 - 10 AM
📍 Chicago River | Start: Dearborn St. Bridge | End: Clark St. Bridge

09/10/2026

CHICAGO, the wait is officially over!

The brand-new Mood Fabrics showroom has landed in the Chicago Loop!

📍109 S. State
⏰ Open daily: 10 AM - 7 PM

Welcome to the neighborhood, Mood Designer Fabrics 🙌🫶✨

🍂 September plans? We’ve got you covered.Fall is here, and there’s plenty happening in the Loop! From food festivals and...
09/09/2026

🍂 September plans? We’ve got you covered.

Fall is here, and there’s plenty happening in the Loop! From food festivals and live music to Broadway favorites, book swaps, dog-friendly cruises and movies with a live orchestra, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Save this post and add these Loop events to your September calendar! 👀

08/28/2026

Located on the northwest corner of the Rector Building at 79 W. Monroe, sits the iconic weather bell.

The bell was put up in 1951 to tell Chicagoans the weather. After many years of disuse, the weather bell is entering a new era…

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3UkfDqX

Located on the northwest corner of the Rector Building at 79 W. Monroe, sits the iconic weather bell. 🔔 ✨ The bell was p...
08/25/2026

Located on the northwest corner of the Rector Building at 79 W. Monroe, sits the iconic weather bell. 🔔 ✨

The bell was put up in 1951 to tell Chicagoans the weather. After many years of disuse, the weather bell is entering a new era…

Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3UkfDqX

Hey Chicago! 👋 If you’re a small business looking to make improvements to your commercial property in the Loop, this one...
08/21/2026

Hey Chicago! 👋 If you’re a small business looking to make improvements to your commercial property in the Loop, this one’s for you!

The City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development's Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications in September in the LaSalle Central TIF district.

Apply at chicago.gov/sbif by Sept. 30, and register for an informational webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 bit.ly/sept26sbi

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