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Read more of the article: "Sundays on State lineup announced, beginning Father’s Day"

Sundays on State lineup announced, beginning Father’s Day

Posted 25 hours ago in Trending

5 MIN READ -- Chicago Loop Alliance is announcing the full lineup of artists and activations for Sundays on State. The internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series closes the most iconic…

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Read more of the article: "Join the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Loop "

Join the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Loop

Posted 8 days ago in AANHPI Month, Arts & Culture, Things to Do

3 MIN READ – May marks the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Commemorate the invaluable contributions of these communities in the Loop through…

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Read more of the article: "Exploring the artistry of Shonna Pryor at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and beyond"

Exploring the artistry of Shonna Pryor at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and beyond

Posted 10 days ago in Guest Blog

3 MIN READ –When you stand in acclaimed conceptual artist Shonna Pryor’s studio, deconstructed dinner tables hang draped in fabrics screen printed with pages from 19th century census archives. One…

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Read more of the article: "Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Loop "

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Loop

Posted 11 days ago in Loop List

5 MIN READ – Celebrate this Mother’s Day in the Loop. Go out to brunch and drink specialty cocktails. Appreciate the spring weather with a boat ride on the Chicago…

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Read more of the article: "Quarter one pedestrian activity exceeds 2019 levels in some cases, indicating a bustling Loop "

Quarter one pedestrian activity exceeds 2019 levels in some cases, indicating a bustling Loop

Posted 24 days ago in Trending

3 MIN READ -- Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its quarter one 2024 State of the Loop report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources, which the organization…

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Read more of the article: "Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center"

Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center

Posted 29 days ago in Trending, Things to Do, Chicago Palestine Film Festival , Film, Gene Siskel Film Center, Arts & Culture

5 MIN READ – Returning to Gene Siskel Film Center for its 20th consecutive year, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF) launches its 23rd annual festival to showcase the culture,…

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Read more of the article: "American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19"

American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19

Posted 30 days ago in Trending, American Writers Festival , events, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – American Writers Festival is pleased to announce the complete programming schedule for its highly anticipated second iteration, set to take place on Sunday, May 19, from 11…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago River Swim to make history as first open water event in nearly 100 years"

Chicago River Swim to make history as first open water event in nearly 100 years

Posted 38 days ago in Trending, chicago river, fundraising event

4 MIN READ – Get ready to witness history in the Loop as the inaugural Chicago River Swim breaks a nearly century-old tradition, marking a revival of open water swimming…

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Read more of the article: "The Loop is Everyone's Neighborhood "

The Loop is Everyone's Neighborhood

Posted 42 days ago in the loop, everyone's neighborhood, community, chicago, Trending

5 MIN READ –Any true Chicagoan, or well-informed visitor, knows that to fully experience the city of Chicago, you can’t skip exploring the Loop, Chicago’s official downtown area, also known…

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Read more of the article: "Mayor Johnson announces proposed City assistance for four adaptive re-use projects in the Chicago Loop"

Mayor Johnson announces proposed City assistance for four adaptive re-use projects in the Chicago Loop

Posted 44 days ago in Loop economy, affordable housing

4 MIN READ – Four adaptive re-use projects within the Loop’s historic financial district will be formally proposed for development assistance this spring as part of the City of Chicago’s ongoing…

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