Chicago’s downtown still fastest growing in country, report says
Despite the downturn caused by the pandemic, Chicago's Loop and broader central business district is still the fastest growing neighborhood in the city, and the…
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Pedestrian visitors to State Street surpass 1 million per week for the first time since the pandemic
Since July 2020, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) has released monthly reports on downtown activity using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, and today…
Lollapalooza foot traffic on State Street sets record for 2021
Lollapalooza crowds once again created a bump in pedestrian activity on State Street, according to data from Chicago Loop Alliance’s pedestrian counters that were installed on…
Indicators reveal even higher levels of transit, pedestrian activity in downtown Chicago
Numerous indicators of activity in downtown Chicago are getting even closer to normal, pre-pandemic levels. This includes pedestrian activity, transit ridership, downtown parking, hotel stays,…
Chicago Loop Alliance announces extension of free self-guided Loop Mural Walk, now through Labor Day
Chicago Loop Alliance has extended its free new program to give Chicagoans and visitors an outdoor activity that will lead them off the beaten path…
Chicago Loop Alliance announces lineup for first Sundays on State event taking place on July 11
Chicago Loop Alliance is announcing the lineup for the first Sundays on Stateevent, taking place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, on State…
Chicago Loop Alliance announces Sundays on State summer open streets program
The Chicago Loop Alliance is announcing dates for Sundays on State, an ambitious open streets project that will see parts of State Street in the Loop…
There are more signs of life in Chicago’s Loop
Chicago's Loop has had a rough year, but are the clouds finally beginning to part over one of the darkest periods in its recent history?…
An idea for bringing life back to the Loop? Close State Street to vehicle traffic
The Chicago Loop Alliance recently unveiled a proposal to shut down the stretch of State Street between Lake and Madison streets to vehicle traffic each…
Chicago Loop Alliance releases report on July Loop business operations
Chicago Loop Alliance has begun collecting monthly survey data from its member businesses to track operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The July report shows the…