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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amli 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 Amli West Loop, 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. Amli West Loop overlooks one of the West Loop’s most beloved green spaces, Mary Bartelme Park, where […]

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 […]

West Loop’s Booming Rental Market Has Grown With Commercial Demand

A modern multi-story office building with large glass windows and street-level shops. Several cars are parked along the street in front.

2016-2018 have been major years for West Loop residential development. The West Loop office market has grown in parallel, as it has been an increasingly popular destination for corporate relocations. According to the City of Chicago website, Site Selection magazine recently named Chicago as the “ ‘top metro area in the nation for corporate relocation […]

166 N Aberdeen West Loop Luxury Apartments

Tall modern building with a mix of glass and brick facade, featuring a unique gap with trees visible inside. Street below has parked cars and a few people walking.

With Chicago’s West Loop continuing to expand and see a boom of new construction, 166 N Aberdeen is one of the newly proposed buildings that could join the neighborhood. The current proposal would turn the site of the Fabbri Sausage Plant into a sleek 20-story apartment building. Brought to us by the developer MCZ and […]

Summer on Randolph Street: 5 Things to Do Near West Loop

Poster for Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 at Union Park, Chicago from July 20-22, listing performers by day, including Tame Impala, Fleet Foxes, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

The near West Loop neighborhood is a hustling and bustling area that has tons to offer to the downtown experience! In addition to year round nightlife, this neighborhood hosts some amazing summertime fests and fairs Randolph Street, perfect for everyone to visit! Check out some fabulous options below. The Randolph Street Market Festival kicks off […]

Landmark Apartments: Luxury Near The West Loop

Rooftop patio at sunset with a fire pit, modern wicker chairs, tables, and a barbecue area beside a tall building with reflective windows.

Meet West Loop’s Landmark apartments—a charming luxury rental building in one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods! This LEED-certified, 30-story masterpiece, designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, reflects and pays homage to the unique historic architecture that can be found throughout the West Loop. Upon walking into any luxury apartment at Landmark West Loop, you’ll find an open-style, […]