The Chicago Loop
Share
“Your ultimate guide for things to do in the Chicago Loop.
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.
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
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 🙌🫶✨
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! 👀
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
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
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
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! 😉✨🫶
Barnes & Noble has now opened in the Loop!
📍150 N. State
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/.
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
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Telephone
Website
Address
55 W Monroe Street, Suite 2660
Chicago, IL
60603