Holiday Activities in the Loop

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If you’ve spent time in downtown Chicago’s Loop around the holiday season, you know there’s something undeniably special in the air. November means holiday festivities are ramping up and we couldn’t be happier! Here are some annual favorites to kick off the holiday season. Thanksgiving Day Parade Head to State Street in the Loop on […]

Now Leasing! Millennium on Lasalle!

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Millennium on Lasalle is bringing luxury apartments for rent to the heart of downtown Chicago’s Financial District. The 13-story historical building was converted from office suites into 216 apartments with premium amenities and an additional 7000 square feet of retail space. Millennium on Lasalle offers studio, one bed, and two bedroom apartments with modern finishes. […]

New Loop Apartment Buildings of 2019

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Gut rehabbed historic buildings turned into luxury apartments was 2019’s trend in Loop construction. These three luxury Loop apartment buildings opened in 2019 and were rehabbed historic buildings. The Alfred by FLATS The Alfred apartments (named after architect, Alfred Alschuler) opened in the former Hartman Building, which was built in 1925. To keep the character […]

Chicago’s Cultural Mile in the Loop

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The stretch of Michigan Avenue that runs through Chicago’s Loop is affectionately known as the “Cultural Mile”, with its high density of museums, theatre, and cultural events. Check out these things to do on the Cultural Mile! Art Institute The Art Institute is one of the oldest art museums and second largest (after the Met) […]

Restaurant Week in the Loop

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With the holiday season behind us, lights and decorations disappearing, and social calendars calming down, January can seem cold, dark, and uneventful. Fortunately for Chicagoans, there’s restaurant week, a bright light in the Chicago winter. Each year Chicago foodies (and really anybody who likes going to restaurants) look forward to restaurant week when over 400 […]

Head To The Loop For Holiday Shows!

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The Loop is home to Chicago’s vibrant theatre district. Between Broadway in Chicago, live musical performances, dance, and smaller theatre productions, there are plenty of exciting and thought provoking shows to see. Here are some of the most popular holiday performances in the Loop. Joffrey Ballet’s Performance of “The Nutcracker” The Joffrey Ballet’s annual performance […]

Holiday Lights in the Loop

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If you’re looking to see holiday lights in downtown Chicago, the Loop is the place to be! Here are some of our favorite places in the Loop to get in the holiday spirit. City of Chicago Christmas Tree The 106th annual Christmas Tree in Millennium Park was celebrated with a lighting ceremony in late November. […]

Save On Apartments In The Loop

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Living in the heart of downtown Chicago in the Loop doesn’t have to be hard on your wallet. If you’re interested in having the space of a 1 bed apartment but don’t necessarily need a door, renting a convertible apartment is a great way to save on your rent! Many convertibles are like hybrids of studios […]

New Years Eve in Chicago’s Loop

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Whether you’re a Chicago resident looking for a downtown “stay-cation” or in from out of town looking to explore Chicago, there are so many ways to spend New Year’s Eve in the Loop! 360 Chicago 360 Chicago is the 94th floor observation deck at the John Hancock Center. 360’s New Year’s package includes unlimited rides […]

Great Deals on Apartments in the Loop

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A new year (and new decade) means a new apartment! If you’re looking to live in the Loop in the heart of downtown Chicago, here are some great new year specials on Loop luxury apartments. Studio- Property 46 $1755 (net $1609 with specials) available now! This Loop apartment building is offering great specials including 1 […]

Dog Friendly Spots Near The Loop

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Seeing downtown Chicago is fun, but there’s nothing that can’t be made more fun by bringing your dog along! Here are some dog friendly places and activities to do with your pet near the Loop! 312 Chicago 312 Chicago is located in the heart of the theatre district in the Loop and serves northern Italian […]

Century Tower: Historic Landmark With Hot New Renovations

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Century Tower is a stunning historic landmark in Chicago’s Loop. It was built in 1930 and was originally the Trustees System Service Bank Building. At the time of its construction, Century Tower was the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world. Architects, Thielbar and Fugard, spared no detail. Even the red marble used in the […]