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West Loop Epiphany Center for the Arts

A spacious, historic hall with wooden floors, arched windows, high dark beams, and scattered tables and chairs beneath hanging lights.

The former West Loop Church of the Epiphany, at 201 S. Ashland, is being converted into one of the newest event venues and art centers. The high ceilings, mosaics, and historic windows add to the striking elegance and charm of this space, which will be used to house local art events and private events like […]

Looking For Things To Do in West Loop This Weekend?

Promotional poster for a Jaymes Young concert at Bottom Lounge on Saturday, November 16, featuring Phil Good; doors open at 7:00 PM and show at 8:00 PM; ticket prices listed.

It’s that time of year– it’s too cold to do fall things and not quite holiday season. Fortunately there are plenty of things to do near West Loop this weekend! Brooklyn Boulders Try rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders with or without ropes. Brooklyn Boulders offers intro classes for beginners as well as memberships for more […]

New West Loop Time Out Market: Coming Soon!

Spacious indoor food hall with wooden tables, a high glass ceiling, a large bar area, and a blank test-pattern screen on an upper black wall.

Looking for a place to eat with friends can be tricky in West Loop because there are so many great options– it’s hard to agree on just one! That’s where Time Out Market comes in…If you haven’t already jumped on the food hall trend, it’s not too late to start! Food halls are essentially a […]

West Loop Penthouse at 727 West Madison

Modern high-rise living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, light gray sofas, a glass coffee table, and contemporary decor on hardwood floors.

Looking for a luxe penthouse for rent in West Loop? Look no further! This 2 bed 2 bath penthouse at 727 West Madison features elegant finishes, stunning views, and state of the art amenities in a prime location. Take in 360 degree views of downtown Chicago, amplified by the floor to ceiling windows and 10 […]

McDonald’s West Loop Corporate Headquarters Relocation

The West Loop has been an attractive spot for corporate relocations the last two years. McDonald’s garnered significant attention in 2018 when it moved its headquarters from its home of 47 years in Oakbrook to downtown Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The new headquarters office building was built at the former site of Oprah’s Harpo Studios. […]

The West Loop: A Hub For Higher Education and Medicine

A man wearing glasses places a small red object on a blue board while several people watch in the background.

The West Loop is home to many of Chicago’s higher education institutions. Whether you’re looking for a four year degree or a specialized technical certification, the West Loop is full of excellent schools and training programs. The University of Illinois Chicago UIC is a public research university which offers degrees in the arts, business, humanities, […]

West Loop Places to Eat “Soup-er” Ramen

Bowl of ramen with pork slices, half a boiled egg, narutomaki, seaweed sheet, green onions, bamboo shoots, and broth.

It seems like the weather started cooling off as soon as the clock struck “September”. Warm up with some ramen at one of these spectacular spots near West Loop. Ramen Takaya Ramen Takeya tops the list for its ambiance and great menu selection. The pork belly buns, poke bowl appetizer, and classic Tokyo shoyu are […]

Looking For Things To Do This Weekend Near Downtown Chicago?

Crowd on a beach with umbrellas watches aerial planes performing with smoke trails under a cloudy sky.

Summer time is coming to a close, but Chicago’s event calendar isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. Looking for things to do near downtown Chicago this weekend? Check out some of these events! Air & Water Show Saturday and Sunday, August 17th-18 at 9am The Chicago Air and Water Show showcases aerial maneuvers […]

Milieu West Loop Luxury Apartments

Modern open-plan kitchen and living area with a city view from large windows. Features light wood cabinetry, bar seating, and a dining setup with chairs and a small table.

Step inside Milieu, one of the West Loop’s newest luxury rental buildings. The 19-story, 275-unit high-rise will consist of studio, one bed, and two bedroom apartments as well as 13,000 square feet of resident-centered retail space. Milieu overlooks one of the West Loop’s most beloved green spaces, Mary Bartelme Park, where West Loop residents can […]

Coming To West Loop in 2019

Arial view of a modern urban landscape with tall and mid-rise buildings under a blue sky, featuring a prominent skyscraper in the background.

New construction has been plentiful for the past three years in the West Loop and the development boom isn’t showing signs of letting up in 2019. Here’s what’s coming to the West Loop in 2019. Union West (933 W Washington) Union West will consist of two 15-story mixed-use buildings. The towers will be connected by […]

The Van Buren Grand Opening Event

Modern open-concept living space with a kitchen island, dining setup, sofa, armchairs, large windows, and minimal decor.

The DAC team had the pleasure of attending the grand opening for Loukas Development’s The Van Buren, one of the West Loop’s newest luxury high-rises. The event, hosted by CS Modern Luxury, included tours of the artfully styled model units, a ramen bar, and a friendly crowd eager to check out the development. (As you […]

Update: Union Station Redevelopment

Architectural drawing of a complex with multiple buildings, including a tall structure and a central station, surrounded by smaller edifices and busy streets with numerous cars.

The massive $1 billion redevelopment of the historic Union Station has been reworked following the release of the initial proposal. The plans had included a seven-story apartment complex atop the landmarked Beaux Arts building which is no longer part of the proposal. The new plan now calls for a single-story addition to the station’s historic […]