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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 gene

rally 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.

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

Sundays on State is Evolving? Yes, the rumors are true. Let's talk about it.INTRODUCING: LOOP ARTS FEST ✨SAVE THE DATE: ...
08/20/2026

Sundays on State is Evolving? Yes, the rumors are true. Let's talk about it.

INTRODUCING: LOOP ARTS FEST ✨

SAVE THE DATE:

📆 October 17, 2026
⏰ 12-6 PM
📍State Street from Jackson to Madison

This FREE event will celebrate live music, and performing and visual arts from all over Chicago.

Stay tuned for more details to come. We hope to see you there! 😉✨🫶

08/19/2026

Barnes & Noble has now opened in the Loop!

📍150 N. State

Headed to the Air and Water Show this weekend? Skip the stress, get there with GEICO and Millennium Garages!After a one-...
08/13/2026

Headed to the Air and Water Show this weekend? Skip the stress, get there with GEICO and Millennium Garages!

After a one-year hiatus, GEICO is bringing back the shuttle service that thousands of Air and Water Show attendees rely on to travel from downtown to one of Chicago's biggest summer traditions.

The complimentary GEICO Shuttle will operate throughout the weekend, transporting guests from Millennium Garages' 6 South Columbus Drive location directly to North Avenue Beach, where spectators gather to watch the show.

With no public parking at North Avenue Beach during the show, the GEICO Shuttle lets you skip the parking stress and enjoy one of Chicago’s favorite summer weekends.

Shuttle Details:

📍 Route: Millennium Garages (6 S. Columbus Drive) to North Avenue Beach

⌚ When: Saturday August, 15 - Sunday August 16

🚌 Service: From 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and runs every 20 minutes

Reserve your parking spot with Millennium Garages here: https://www.millenniumgarages.com/departmentofculturalandspecialeventsparking/.

08/12/2026

Bar snacks + a rotating carousel?

Come with us to check out Francois Frankie in the Loop for good eats, refreshing drinks, and happy-hour vibes, featuring their Bar & Patio Snacks.

Available Monday through Friday from 2 PM - 6 PM 🎠✨

📍222 W. Randolph

08/04/2026

POV: You finally meet the guy who's bringing one of Chicago's most iconic skyscrapers back to life. 👀

Meet Tom Liravongsa, aka The . He and his team are actively working to restore the Pittsfield Building in the Loop!

Read the full story with our link here: https://bit.ly/4bXnfWg

07/30/2026

📌 SAVE THIS FOR YOUR NEXT BRUNCH SPOT!!

If you’re heading to Lollapalooza, this is the perfect way to kick off your day. We went to Mercadito Chicago for their bottomless brunch, and it did not disappoint!

Mercadito serves bottomless brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

📍Mercadito 108 W. Kenzie St.

🚨 Calling all food trucks and performers! 🚨This is YOUR chance to be part of one of downtown Chicago's most exciting cel...
07/29/2026

🚨 Calling all food trucks and performers! 🚨

This is YOUR chance to be part of one of downtown Chicago's most exciting celebrations! 🎉

Loop Arts Fest is taking over State Street, and we're looking for incredible performers and licensed food truck vendors to help bring the festival to life. From live music and entertainment to amazing local eats and art, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent or business!

🎤 Performers — take the stage!
🌮🚚 Licensed food trucks — serve up your best bites! ($200 participation fee)
📍October 17 | 12-6 PM | State Street, Chicago
📅 Applications close Friday, July 31!

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Tag them below, share this post, and help us spread the word!

Click this link to apply 👉🔗: https://bit.ly/3S2gsnq

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