Crain's Chicago Business

Loop retail vacancy drops for the second year in a row

The slight drop in retail vacancy is a bit of welcome news for an area that’s struggled with empty storefronts for years.
WGN Radio 720

From architecture to theater, Chicago’s Loop has it all

Choose Chicago President and CEO, Kristen Reynolds, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the progress of Chicago’s businesses in the Loop post-COVID and how you can learn more about the ...
WGN Radio 720

Noon Business Lunch 1/22/26: Loop activity, Starlink expansion, AI and GDP growth

Michael Edwards, President and CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance, talks to John about Chicago Loop Alliance’s State of the Loop ...
Hoodline

Chicago Loop Vacancy Drops Again, State Street Adds Tenants

According to Crain's Chicago Business, which reviewed data from a market tally, the Loop's retail vacancy rate slipped to about 28.53% in 2025 from roughly 29.76% in 2024. The central Loop, including ...
The TRiiBE

How former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije became a South Loop food and beverage king

His north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop's profile as a food and drink destination within a city known for outstanding restaurants.
The Business Journals

Chicago Loop Alliance leader Michael Edwards to step down after 13 years

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Michael Edwards is stepping down ...