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Welcome To Loop

As Chicago's hub for finance, transportation, government, retail, tourism and culture, the Loop is the city center and the point from which all other destinations in Chicago are measured. The city's most recognizable landmark (the Sears Tower) is located in this section of town, as is the Chicago Institute of Art and the Chicago Board of Trade. Despite its density and towering skyscrapers, Loop residents have plenty of open air and outdoor space at Millennium Park. Occupying a nearly 25-acre plot of land, the park is a great spot to stroll through gardens, have a picnic on the grass, see live concerts and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city skyline. Heading back into the midst of high-rises and busy avenues, the Loop boasts the best theater district and the second best shopping scene (it's hard to beat the Magnificent Mile) in Chicago. The dining options are nothing to scoff at either with coffee shops and delis on almost every corner and an impressive roster of acclaimed restaurants to its name. The Loop is where the energy of downtown excitement merges with the spirit of urban living. Not just a commuter spot for Chicago workers anymore, the Loop is a bona fide residential neighborhood with thousands of condos and lofts mixed in among the office buildings and hotels.

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The Loop Facts

Location: The center of downtown Chicago
Boundaries: The Chicago River to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Congress Parkway to the south and Interstate 90/94 to the west.
Bordering Neighborhoods: South Loop, Streeterville, River North, Fulton River District, West Loop
Crime Statistics: Go to CLEARMap to search specific streets and areas for crime incidents
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Then and Now

While the Loop's name would appear to originate from the circular circuit of the elevated train (what we refer to as simply the "El") through downtown, the title actually stems from a previous public transportation system that no longer exists. Several years before the "El" made its debut, a streetcar network serviced Chicago. The streetcar followed a track that looped around the busy business district, leading to the subsequent nickname of the area as "The Loop."

Life in the Loop in the late 18th and early 19th centuries emphasized the importance of transportation. As a key railway hub for the nation, Chicago was connected to the outside world via a winding mess of tracks. The railroads ran straight to downtown. However, travel about the city was mainly by streetcar, horse and buggy, bicycle, pushcart and a lot of shoe leather. In 1892, the elevated "El" rail opened to the public and cost just a nickel for a ride. Today, a ride is $2, and the "El" trains combine with the subway system to take riders around the Loop and out to areas as far north as the suburb of Evanston, as far south as 95th Street and to both Midway and O'Hare international airports.

After the Great Fire of 1871, the citizens of Chicago wasted no time rebuilding their city. By the mid 1870s, evidence of the tragedy was a mere memory and the Loop was a thriving metropolitan mainstay again. In 1885, the city's first skyscraper was constructed on the northeast corner of Adams and LaSalle streets by architect William Le Baron Jenney. By today's standards the nine-story building would be considered a dwarf, but at the time, its load-bearing structure was a revolutionary accomplishment that would forever change the Chicago skyline.

At the turn of the 19th century, the Loop was a growing architectural center with the largest concentration of skyscrapers in the world. Jenney's design led to additional advancements in the structural security of high-rises allowing architects to build up -- way up. In 1900, the Masonic Temple (razed in 1932) became the world's tallest building towering 302 feet with over 20 stories. It was designed by the famed duo of John W. Root and Daniel H. Burham, part of a generation of forward thinking architects responsible for putting Chicago on the world's architectural map. While many of the skyscrapers built in this era were eventually demolished, the work of Martin Roche, Earnest Graham, William Holabird, Dwight Perkins and Louis H. Sullivan are still prevalent in much of the architecture found in the Loop and throughout Chicago to this day.
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Parks

Located on the eastside of the Loop, between Michigan Avenue, Columbus Drive, and Randolph and Monroe streets is the city's newest must-see attraction -- the fast-famous Millennium Park. The first thing to catch your eye at Millennium Park (222 N Columbus Dr, 312-946-0398) will probably be the enormous oval-shaped structure (titled "Cloud Gate" but affectionately called the "Bean"), surrounded by thoroughly amused spectators examining the distorted reflections of themselves and the city skyline in its shiny, stainless steel surface; or it could be the towering, rectangular-shape interactive twin waterfalls that display video images of Chicago residents' faces that unsuspectingly spray water out of their mouths over anyone who comes near; or maybe it'll be the futuristic state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater designed by Frank Gehry that offers free public concerts and indoor-quality acoustics. No matter what draws you in, you're going to enjoy having Millennium Park as your playground.

This 24.5-acre downtown Chicago park is open all year providing an intriguing, one-of-a-kind experience for kids and adults alike that combines ultramodern innovations with age-old fun. During the summer, it buzzes with open-air art exhibits, free music concerts, elaborate gardens and patio dining; during winter an ice rink is set up in the plaza, and the Bean and other art and architecture here are still a reason to visit in the cold.
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Art and Architecture

While many of the Loop's precedent-setting structures have been replaced, the neighborhood is still home to some of Chicago's most renowned skyscrapers -- one in particular: The Sears Tower (233 S Wacker Dr, 312-875-9696). As the city's tallest structure, the 1,450-foot building is an iconic symbol of Chicago. Designed by Bruce Graham for Sears Roebuck and Company, the Sears Tower was completed in 1973 and held the title as world's tallest building for 25 years until the Petronas Towers went up in Kuala Lampur in the late 1990s. If you add the height of the antennas, which are equipped with different colored lights to coincide with holiday themes, the Sears Tower reaches 1,725 feet in the air. The base alone takes up two entire city blocks between Franklin and Adams streets, Wacker Drive and Jackson Boulevard. We've strained our necks plenty of times trying to see the top of the 110-story office building from street level ... But the real view is from the top looking down. From the Sears' Skydeck you can see all the way across the lake to Michigan and up to Wisconsin on a clear day -- so you can imagine the stunning view of the city itself from up there.

Another standout in the Loop is the Chicago Board of Trade (141 W Jackson Blvd, 312-435-3500). The North Building was constructed in 1930 by famous Chicago architects Holabird and Root. The twosome went with a distinctly Art-Deco style that incorporates sheer geometric design, cubic forms and strong vertical emphasis. A large statue of Ceres (the Roman goddess of agriculture) rests atop the main section of the building symbolizing one of the major trading categories. A second, 22-story South Building was added in the early 1980s, and a final addition was constructed in 1997 to serve solely as a trading facility. A free viewing gallery invites you to sit and watch the hectic chaos of hand signals and ticket-waving on the crowded trading floors below.

Now used by Roosevelt University, the Auditorium Building (50 E Congress Pkwy) has served many different purposes since its completion in 1890. With 17 floors, the Auditorium is considered the city's oldest high-rise. Designed by prominent Chicago architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, the Auditorium was initially built as the city's opera house (it has some of the best acoustics of any theater around) with an adjoining hotel and office space. In fact, Sullivan moved his own office into the building. As part of Sullivan's staff at the time, Frank Lloyd Wright helped with the interior decoration of the Auditorium. After the opera moved to a new location in the 1920s, the Auditorium's theater was closed for many years until it was restored and reopened under the university's ownership. Now the theater bills Broadway hits like "Les Miserables" and the "Phantom of the Opera."

One of Chicago's most visited sites, the Art Institute of Chicago (111 S Michigan Ave, 312-443-3600) is a sprawling complex filled with some of the world's finest artwork. There's more here than you can possibly see in one day: American, European, African, ancient and modern exhibits -- to name a few. When we're short on time, we make a beeline for favorites like A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, the wall-sized pixilated painting by Georges Seurat. From a distance, the park scene of a lovely afternoon in Victorian times is clear, but take a step closer, and you'll see the image dissipate into thousands of tiny colored dots. Besides being an amazing work of art, it was immortalized in the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off when three teenagers skip school to spend a day in downtown Chicago. Other revered works include Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist from his blue series and Edward Hopper's iconic late-night portrayal of a 1940s New York City diner in Nighthawks.

Not just an enormous gallery, the Art Institute wants you to learn a little, too. Audio and self-guided tours are available, as well as free educational programs for art students of all ages. With over 4,500 pieces on display, the only way to experience all the Art Institute has to offer is to visit -- and often. We stop by on Thursday evenings when admission is free from 5 pm to 8 pm.

But we don't even have to go to a museum to see artistic masterpieces in this neighborhood -- a walk through the Loop will lead you past several outdoor sculptures and statues created by some of the world's greatest artists. Unveiled at the Civic Center Plaza (55 W Randolph St, 312-443-5500, now called Daley Center) in 1967, Pablo Picasso's 162-ton gift to the city is a gigantic steel sculpture whose likeness is still debated. Art scholars believe it may be a representation of Picasso's wife -- or his pet Afghan. Directly across Randolph Street is a 40-foot concrete statue by renowned Spanish artist Joan Miro. Purely abstract in design, the sculpture of a woman with outstretched arms was installed in 1981. Further south, another larger-than-life form occupies the grounds of the Federal Center Plaza (219 S Dearborn St). Designed by Alexander Calder and erected in 1974, the Flamingo is a loose interpretation of the long-legged tropical bird. Standing 53 feet tall, the sweeping red arches are hard to miss.
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Real Estate

Historically, the Loop has been a commercial and cultural center bringing people into the area for work and recreation. But a recent shift has incorporated the residential side -- bringing many folks to this Chicago neighborhood to stay. And there's good reason for it.

Being in the thick of downtown Chicago, condominiums (many brand new), studio apartments and lofts make up the majority of housing choices here. These residential skyscrapers commonly provide amenities such as exercise facilities, storage and convenience services like laundry. Because you'll share the neighborhood with a legion of workers who commute in everyday, having your own parking space is a hot commodity that will up the living expenses a pretty penny. Generally you can find a studio with parking in the Loop for around $200,000 -- if you forgo the garage spot, a studio space could drop as low as $120,000. Step it up to a one-bedroom and you're looking at prices between the low $200,000s to $600,000. It's hard to find a two-bedroom in the Loop for under $300,000, although there are plenty in the $400,000 to $900,000 range. Looking for more space? Expect to pay well over a million.

What's on the Menu?

The Loop has a good variety of first-rate restaurants, carryout delis and ethnic eateries catering to the lunchtime and after work clientele who spend their days in the Loop.

Looking for pizza? In this Chicago neighborhood, you have your choice of places to pick up a slice or sit down for a pie. Fitting into the character of the Loop's financial district, Pizza Broker (400 S Financial Pl, 312-583-1234) serves it up fast and cheap for the busy office worker on the go. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta (61 E Madison St, 312-236-1777) offers deep dish and thin crust, plus a full menu of other Italian specialties with al fresco seating during the warm weather months. Giordano's (310 W Randolph St 312-201-1441) has three locations in the Loop where we get our favorite Chicago-style stuffed. But its gooey goodness takes a half hour just to cook and there is often a wait to sit down, so we save Giordano's for when we're not in a rush.

For an upscale, yet relaxing dining experience, we head to Aria (200 N Columbus Dr, 312-444-9494). The food is a unique blend of contemporary American cuisine with Asian influences. We've always been impressed by the excellent service here. Whether out with the work crew talking shop, or having a romantic dinner with the significant other, count on a wonderful meal at this Loop restaurant. Featuring prime steak and fresh seafood, Nick's Fishmarket & Grill (51 S Clark St, 312-621-0200) is a fine dining spot popular with folks on their way to the nearby theater district for a show. The upstairs bar offers a less formal atmosphere with less pricey dishes.

Loop residents and visiting theater buffs enjoy the light, savory fare of Italy at Vivere (71 W Monroe St, 312-332-4040). Renown for its innovative spin on regional Italian cuisine and low-ceilinged, intimate ambiance, Vivere draws attention as one of this Chicago neighborhood's must-try restaurants. The Atwood Cafe (1 W Washington St, 312-368-1900) in the historic Burnham Hotel is a good choice for traditional American comfort food with a contemporary twist (their pot pie is to die for). It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it a prime spot for out-of-office business meetings any time of day, but it's also a popular destination for delicious Sunday brunching.
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Best Shopping Stops

When you've done the Magnificent Mile -- or are just tired out from dodging people and shopping bags -- State Street is a great alternative. Still one of the city's busy retail districts, the shops along State Street are less congested than their branches on Michigan Avenue. Stopping by the Loop's H&M (20 N State St, 312-263-4436) and Forever 21 (28 S State St, 312-77-2121), we can avoid the long lines (for the fitting room and checkout) found at their Gold Coast locations. Once you've experienced the laid-back scene where the sizes haven't been picked over and the clerks actually have time to help you, you'll wonder how you ever tolerated the madness of the hectic Michigan Avenue stores. Consider yourself a bargain shopper? Then you're going to love the options here: Nordstrom Rack (24 N State St, 312-377-5500), Filene's Basement (1 N State St, 312-553-1055), TJ Maxx (11 N State St, 312-553-0515) and Old Navy (35 N State St, 312-551-0522) are all right next door.

Marshall Field's & Co. was the pride of Chicago department stores for years until its recent takeover by Macy's (111 N State St 312-781-5000). Field's established its lavish multi-level flagship store on State Street in the early 1900s. At the time of its opening, it was considered the largest department store in the world. While the name may be different, the building is still here and the dazzling Tiffany glass ceiling is still viewed by millions of shoppers every year. During the holiday shopping season, the store has a huge Christmas tree inside -- eating around it in the Walnut Room is a longtime tradition. Another holiday tradition is the themed first floor window displays. Incorporating animated figures and action scenes, the windows draw crowds several people deep on the weekends. They're worth a look, but once you have, you might want to walk on the other side of street.
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Night on the Town

Once the evening rolls 'round, the Loop transforms into a hot spot for bar-hopping and nightclubbing. Manhattan's (415 S Dearborn St, 312-957-0460), located next to the historic Manhattan Building, attracts a diverse crowd of suit-wearing professionals getting off work, students taking a break from their studies, and residents from the Loop and surrounding neighborhoods. This dual-level bar has a relaxed vibe and inexpensive drinks -- something we really appreciate after a hard day's work. We are also fond of the English-style atmosphere at Exchequer Restaurant & Pub (226 S Wabash Ave, 312-939-5633). Rumored to have once been a speakeasy for mob boss Al Capone, this place has been around since the 1920s, changing names and ownership many times over. But it's now been owned by the same family since 1969 and still serves up a good drink (the import beers are high on our list). The atmosphere is casual and comfortable with an extensive collection of Chicago sports and movie mementos decorating the walls.

Usually you go to a liquor store just to purchase alcohol -- not to drink it. So Cal's Liquors (400 S Wells St, 312-922-6392) may seem like a strange place to order a cocktail. But Cal's is not your typical liquor store -- it's a bar and live music venue, too. Yeah, we thought it was a little unbelievable ourselves, but one visit and we were sold. The drinks are strong and dirt cheap. You can't beat that.

For those who prefer more of an upscale setting, the Loop has you covered. Whiskey Blue (172 W Adams St, 312-782-4933) is a swanky lounge situated in the W City Center Hotel. The music volume is low enough to have a conversation, while the relaxing couches and armchairs provide the perfect spot to settle in for a few flirtinis prepared by the noticeably attractive bartenders. Encore Liquid Lounge (171 W Randolph St, 312-338-3788) is another stylish watering hole in the neighborhood. Clientele often includes groups of co-workers or people stopping in before or after a show at one of the Loop's many theaters. The martini list here is appetizing, with choices like Strawberry Fields and Chocolate Russian, and the array of beer and wine options is just as appealing.

When we're in the mood to step up the pace, we head over to Wet (209 W Lake St, 312-223-9232), one of the Loop's hottest dance clubs. The all-blue interior, ultra-sleek design and cool mood lighting gives the impression you're underwater, however, the space is long and narrow -- perhaps a little too much like being in a fish tank. The drinks here are comparable to other downtown clubs -- meaning expensive -- but we go for the mix of techno, rave, hip hop and contemporary tunes until 5 am on Saturday, the perfect spot for an all-out dance night.

Showtime!

The Loop has an impressive theater district boasting six major playhouses, a couple of movie theaters and various music venues.

Currently the stage for the open run, hit production of "Wicked," the Ford Center for Performing Arts (24 W Randolph St, 312-977-1700) originally opened in 1926 as the Oriental Theater. Decorated in an ornate Far East motif throughout, the auditorium holds 2,200 guests per show. After years of deterioration, the theater got a new life and a new name in the late 1990s when it underwent major renovations. The Civic Opera House (20 N Wacker Dr, 312-419-0033) was also built in the 1920s and has since been updated to a state-of-the-art setting for world-famous Broadway shows, musical groups and artists. Designed in a combination of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, the Opera House is considered one the most beautiful in the world. The 3,563-seat auditorium and backstage occupy roughly a third of the 45-story limestone Civic Opera Building that has two additional 22-story wings on either side. The Civic Opera House was built to replace Chicago's original theater meant for opera, the Auditorium Theatre (50 E Congress Pkwy, 312-922-2110) designed Louis Sullivan in 1889. After the opera left its stage, the Auditorium fell into disrepair until its restoration in the 1960s. Now owned by Roosevelt University, visitors can see a variety of concerts, dance, plays and musicals at this legendary Chicago treasure.

Brilliant lights and a vertical marquee with the letters "C-H-I-C-A-G-O" welcome guests to the grand 3,600-seat Chicago Theatre (175 N State St, 312-902-1500). The auditorium is seven stories tall with three levels of seating. The lofty archways and pillars of the interior lobby were inspired by the Royal Chapel at Versailles, and the lavishness is enhanced by exterior French Baroque influences and a miniature Arc de Triomphe above the front entranceway. Once a movie palace, the Chicago Theatre is now a venue mostly for live music, but the long-running interactive comedy "Shear Madness" plays in its lower level theater. The Goodman Theatre (170 N Dearborn St, 312-443-3811) also has a location here in the Loop, and we've also seen exquisite productions at the equally stunningly restored Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph St, 312-902-1400) and LaSalle Bank Theater (22 W Monroe St, 312-902-1400) -- formerly called the Shubert Theatre.

While we're all for taking advantage of the Loop's remarkable live performance options, there are nights when a movie and popcorn sound just as good. The Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N State St, 312-846-2600) is our pick for its local connection to the late great "Sneak Previews" film critic. It might not run your traditional Hollywood blockbusters, but the selection of international, independent and classic films sets this cinema apart from the rest.
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Mark Your Calendar

When you see a major street closed off in this Chicago neighborhood, chances are it's not for repairs -- just listen for the sounds of a marching band and cheering spectators to know you're about to witness a full-blown Chicago parade. As part of the city's main parade route, Columbus Drive (between Balboa and Monroe) is famous for its long-standing parades celebrating the rich heritage and diversity of Chicago citizens. The Polish Constitution Day Parade (300 E Balbo Dr to the Chicago River, 773-745-7799) comes through on the first Saturday in May, observing Poland's May 3rd constitution of 1791. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated in early September with three separate parades, one of which is along Columbus Drive; there's also a Puerto Rican Parade (300 E Balbo Dr, 773-292-1414) in mid-June and the Columbus Day Parade (300 E Balbo Dr 312-450-9050) in mid-October.

But the biggest cultural parade around is our St. Patrick's Day Parade (300 E Balbo Dr to Monroe St, 312-942-9188). While Chicago is a city of many ethnic backgrounds, its Irish ancestry is a force to be reckoned with and the parade along Columbus Drive does it proud. It always follows the annual dyeing of the Chicago River. While some locals would argue that the Chicago River is always kind of green (in a murky sort of way), it's not until St. Patty's Day that the river becomes a bright "emerald" hue -- Kelly green to be exact. You have to watch it happen, too, because the stuff that's tossed into the water is actually orange. We try to get a spot on the Michigan Avenue or Columbus Drive bridges for the best view. Of course, not only the river goes green this time of year -- it's a holiday that stirs up a festive spirit in everyone, Irish blood or not. Just dig through your closet for anything green, draw a shamrock on your cheek and head down to the parade.

Another biggie in May is the Memorial Day Parade (312-744-3315) held on the Saturday before the holiday on State Street between Randolph and Van Buren streets. It claims to be the largest in the country and follows a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (55 W Randolph St, 312-443-5500). Area high schools and veteran's groups come out in droves to be a part of this monumental event commemorating our country's soldiers. The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade (State St, from Congress to Randolph 312-235-2217) also runs through the Loop along the State Street route. November in Chicago can be on the chilly side, but that doesn't seem to stop anyone from venturing out to see this granddaddy of parades. Held on the morning of Thanksgiving Thursday, the parade brings out more than 400,000 street-side viewers and thousands more peering out windows and balconies of the nearby buildings. A proud procession of marching bands, equestrian units, magnificent floats and, our favorite, the giant helium balloon characters make their way down State Street. The day after Thanksgiving, the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place in Daley Plaza (55 W Randolph St, 312-443-5500) where an enormous tree (made up smaller fir trees) is illuminated with thousands of lights -- like the "go" signal to kick off the holiday shopping season.

For seven weeks out of the sultry days of summer (mid-July through the end of August), we gladly march out into the heat, unfold a couple lawn chairs -- carefully checking for doggie landmines first -- and settle in for the after-dark showing of a classic film. No matter what they're showing, Movies in the Park (Grant Park at 100 S Lake Shore Drive 312-744-3315) has an amazing turnout, so make sure to get to Butler Field (east of the Art Institute) early to score a prime spot in front of the 50-foot by 30-foot screen.

Looptopia is an all-out, dusk-til-dawn celebration of music, art, theatre, dance, shopping and more in Chicago's first ever all-nighter neighborhood party. For one over-night in May, parents can drop their kids at the Harold Washington Library for a sleepover while they join the festivities that start at 8 pm and run through the next morning. Spend the midnight hours touring the Loop inside and out and end the good times with a Sunrise Celebration of breakfast, yoga and a choral performance at Millennium Park.

The Chicago Loop neighborhood has many more parades, celebrations and events year round ... so make sure to check out the extended list below.
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Getting Around

As the nucleus of the city's public transit network, the Loop is what Chicago transportation is all about. All seven of the CTA color-coded elevated trains and subway lines converge here -- looping around the downtown vicinity and branching out across the city and into the suburbs. Of course, that means the morning and evening rush hours can lead to serious congestion where lines three or four rows thick of waiting travelers crowd the platforms. It's those times we wish patience was one of our virtues (we're learning, though).

A number of bus routes also pass through the Loop, stopping in front of common tourist destinations and heavily traveled sites, as well as major business hubs. On the odd days that we remember to wear comfortable shoes, we hit the sidewalks with the multitude of pedestrians who choose walking as their preferred form of transit -- it's a fun way to enjoy the Loop sights and to get where you're going.

Although the Loop offers the city's most convenient public transportation options, sometimes life calls for a cab -- and around here, they're everywhere. Just raise your arm and one will stop. If you are driving, the I-90/94 and I-290 interchange is at the southwest corner of the Loop. Once again, commuter traffic can jam up these highways, so remember: patience. As you might imagine, most of the parking in this Chicago neighborhood is at lots and structures that charge hefty hourly or daily fees. Car owners here find it beneficial to also own a garage space, generally available in their residential building.

The city's rail systems operate out of Union Station (444 W Jackson Blvd, 312- 627-0444) and the Ogilvie Transportation Center (500 W Madison St), located in the Loop just west of the Chicago River. The stations are busy with both passenger and commuter trains, servicing cross-country Amtrak railways and intercity Metra lines.
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School's in Session

The Loop houses two major universities: Roosevelt University (430 S Michigan Ave, 312-341-3500) and the south campus of DePaul University (1 E Jackson Blvd, 312-362-8000).

Roosevelt University is right on Michigan Avenue, occupying the entire block between Van Buren Street and Congress Parkway. Founded in 1945 as Thomas Jefferson College, the school was renamed in honor of the democratic principles and values put forth by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Using voting power and representative positions on the school's Board of Trustees, students, faculty and alumni act as one, earning Roosevelt's status as a prominent, non-traditional educational institution. The university offers flexible schedules and weekend classes to accommodate the high percentage of students who work full- or part-time while completing their degrees. Today the majority of Roosevelt's students (about a third) are in graduate studies.

Right next door, the south campus of DePaul University is situated between Michigan Avenue and State Street, housing the School for New Learning, the School for Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems, and the Colleges of Commerce and Law. Offering a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses, this section of DePaul has seven buildings in the Loop. Students from both universities and Columbia College (located just south of Roosevelt in the South Loop neighborhood) reside in the University Center of Chicago (525 S State St, 312-924-8000). Equipped with laundry room, fitness center, DVD rental, music practice room, dining facility, art studio and rooftop terrace, this 18-floor residence hall has all the amenities of dorm life with the added bonus of being right in the middle of downtown Chicago.

In addition to the following list of schools located in the Loop, you can find more information on Chicago area schools at our Chicago Guide Schools page.

American Academy of Art 332 S Michigan Ave - (312) 461-0600
City Colleges of Chicago 226 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 553-2504
Columbia College 600 S Michigan Ave - (312) 663-1600
DePaul University 1 E Jackson Blvd - (312) 362-8000
Goethe-Institute Chicago 150 N Michigan Ave - (312) 263-0472
Harold Washington College 30 E Lake St - (312) 553-6060
Harrington College of Design 200 E Madison St (888) 318-4777
Institute for Psychoanalysis 122 S Michigan Ave - (312) 922-7474
International Academy of Design and Technology 1 N State St - (312) 980-9200
John Marshall Law 315 S Plymouth Ct - (312) 427-2737
Keller Graduate School of Management 225 W Washington St - (312) 372-4900
MacCormac College 29 E Madison St - (312) 922-1884
Robert Morris College 401 S State St - (312) 935-6835
Roosevelt University 430 S Michigan Ave - (312) 341-3500
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 37 S Wabash Ave - (312) 899-5219
Taylor Business Institute 318 W Adams St 312-658-5100
Westwood College of Technology 17 N State St - (312) 739-0850
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Basic Needs

We've compiled a list of where to find the bare necessities and handy resources in the Loop neighborhood, from bread and butter to Band-Aids and books.

Libraries

Harold Washington Public Library (Chicago Public Library Central Branch) 400 S State St - (312) 747-4396
Chicago Public Library 400 S State St - (312) 747-4999
Ryerson & Burnham Library 111 S Michigan Ave - (312) 443-3671

Train Stations

Chicago Transit Authority (888) 968-7282
Ogilvie Transportation Center 500 W Madison St
Union Station 444 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 627-0444

Post Office

100 W Randolph St - (312) 263-2686;
211 S Clark St - (312) 427-4268;
Sears Tower 233 S Wacker Dr #L11a - (312) 876-1024

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy 175 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 356-8311
205 N Michigan Ave - (312) 938-4091;
208 W Washington St - (312) 201-5921;
105 S Wabash Ave - (312) 244-1520;
137 S State St - (312) 609-1215
Walgreens 30 N Michigan Ave - (312) 332-3540;
300 N Michigan Ave - (312) 558-9079;
15 W Washington St - (312) 332-0216;
191 N Clark St - (312) 634-0152;
16 W Adams St - (312) 223-0197;
79 W Monroe St - (312) 346-5727;
240 W Randolph St - (312) 263-7499;
300 S State St - (312) 461-9572;
201 W Madison St - (312) 461-9572

Grocery Stores

Mac Kelly's Greens & Things 177 N Wells St - (312) 899-9022
Gourmet Pantry 155 N Michigan Ave - (312) 297-1200
Grand Food Mart 400 E Randolph St - (312) 565-0722

Gyms

190 Athletic Club 190 S LaSalle - (312) 444-6060
Athletico 20 N Michigan Ave - (312) 236-0660
Bally Total Fitness 25 E Washington St - (312) 372-7755;
230 W Monroe St - (312) 263-4500
Curves 180 N. Stetson Ave - (312) 552-0095;
39 S. LaSalle St - (312) 223-0970
Equinox Fitness 200 W Monroe St - (312) 252-3100
Executive Fitness Center 17 E Monroe St - (312) 726-7500
Fitness Formula Union Station Multiplex 444 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 627-0444
Lakeshore Athletic Club 211 N Stetson Ave - (312) 616-9000
LifeStart Fitness Center 1 N Franklin St - (312) 251-4200;
161 N Clark St - (312) 634-6800
Metropolitan Fitness Club 200 W Monroe St - (312) 444-1040
River Park Athletic Club
Women's Workout World 208 S La Salle St - (312) 357-0001
World Gym Fitness Center 100 S Wacker Dr - (312) 357-9753

Entertainment

Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave - (312) 443-3600
Chicago Board of Trade 141 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 435-3500
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St - (312) 744-6630
Federal Center Plaza 219 S Dearborn St
Lyric Opera of Chicago 20 N Wacker - (312) 332-2244
Millennium Park 222 N Columbus Dr - (312) 946-0398
Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center 220 S Michigan Ave - (312) 294-3000
Richard J Daley Center 55 W Randolph St - (312) 443-5500
The Sears Tower 233 S Wacker Dr - (312) 875-9696

Theatres

Auditorium Theatre 50 E Congress Pkwy - (312) 922-2110
Cadillac Palace Theatre 151 W Randolph St - (312) 902-1400
The Chicago Theatre 175 N State St - (312) 462-6300
Chicago Civic Opera House 20 N Wacker Dr - (312) 419-0033
Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre 24 W Randolph St - (312) 902-1400
Gene Siskel Film Center 164 N State St - (312) 846-2800
Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St - (312) 443-3811
Lasalle Bank Theatre 22 W Monroe St - (312) 902-1400

Events

Chicago Blues Festival 331 E Randolph St
Chicago Gospel Festival 239 E Randolph St - (312) 744-3315
Chicago Jazz Fest 300 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Latin Music Festival and Art Fair 300 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival Grant park - (312) 744-3315
Chicago Turkish Festival 50 W Washington St
Columbus Day Parade 300 E Balbo Dr - (312) 450-9050
Daley Plaza Farmers' Market
Federal Plaza Farmers' Market
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 55 W Randolph St - (312) 443-5500
Lollapalooza Grant Park
Looptopia
Memorial Day Parade 1 E Lake St - (312) 744-3315
Mexican Independence Day Parade 300 E Balbo Dr
Movies in the Park Grant Park at 100 S Lake Shore Drive - (312) 744-3315
The Park at Jackson & Wacker 311 S Wacker Dr
Polish Constitution Day Parade from Buckingham Fountain 300 E Balbo Dr to the Chicago River
Puerto Rican Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony 300 E Balbo Dr - (773) 292-1414
St. Patrick's Day Parade 300 E Balbo Dr to Monroe St. - (312) 942-9188
Tango Joven Festival 220 S Michigan Ave - (312) 810-0252
Taste of Chicago
Thanksgiving Day Parade State St, from Congress to Randolph - (312) 235-2217
http://www.chicagofestivals.org
Venetian Night Festival Lake Michigan, between Roosevelt and Monroe

Shopping

Akira Chicago 122 S State St - (312) 346-3034
Aldo Shoes 605 N Michigan Ave - (312) 664-6255
Altman's Mens Shoes & Boots 118 W Monroe St - (312) 332-0667
American Music World 111 N State St - (312) 781-4050
Ann Taylor Loft 520 N Michigan Ave - (312) 329-1639
Annie Sez 10 S State St - (312) 634-0111
Atlas Stationers Inc 227 W Lake St - (312) 726-5261
Avenue 231 S State St - (312) 697-1219
Balani Custom Clothiers 10 S LaSalle St - (312) 345-1535
Barnes & Noble 1 E Jackson Blvd - (312) 362-8795
Bakers Footwear Group 133 S State St
Bein & Fushi 410 S Michigan Ave - (312) 663-0150
Blick Art Materials 36 S State St - (312) 920-0300
The Body Shop 3 N State St - (312) 553-4503
Borders Books & Music 150 N State St - (312) 606-0750
Cartridge World 40 W Lake St - (312) 345-0400
Cary's Footwear 116 S Wabash Ave - (312) 407-0000
Central Camera Co 230 S Wabash Ave - (312) 427-5580
The Children's Place 39 S State St - (312) 332-9111
The Coach Store 208 South LaSalle St - (312) 422-1772
Dimend Scaasi 5 S Wabash Ave (800) 502-1700
Dress Barn Woman 100 W Randolph St - (312) 541-9017
Ellie Thompson & Co 8 S Michigan Ave - (312) 263-2264
Emporium Luggage 128 N LaSalle St - (312) 372-2110
Filene's Basement 1 N State St - (312) 553-1055
Forever 21 28 S State St - (312) 977-2121
The Gap 70 W Madison St - (312) 263-1947
Graham Crackers Comics 77 E Madison St - (312) 629-1810
H&M 20 N State St - (312) 263-4436
Importer Jack Schwartz 141 Jackson Blvd - (312) 782-7898
Iwan Ries & Co 19 S Wabash Ave - (312) 372-1306
Kramer's Health Food Shoppe 230 S Wabash Ave - (312) 922-0077
Lane Bryant 129 N Wabash Ave - (312) 332-7063
Mimi Maternity 111 N State St - (312) 629-9151
Monadnock Tobacco Shop 53 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 939-0629
New York & Company 25 N State St - (312) 629-3100
Macy's 111 N State St - (312) 781-5000
The Museum Shop at the Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave - (312) 443-3583
Nine West 111 W Monroe St - (312) 782-4169; 35 E Washington St - (312) 984-0151;
111 N State St - (312) 781-1000
Nordstrom Rack 24 N State St - (312) 377-5500
Officemax 307 N Michigan Ave - (312) 372-1075
Old Navy 35 N State St - (312) 551-0522
Payless Shoe Source 100 W Randolph St - (312) 726-3230
Rainbow Shop 100 W Randolph St - (312) 332-9328
Reckless Records 26 E Madison St - (312) 795-0878
Reiss Inc 29 E Madison St - (312) 726-4860
Ritz Camera Center 208 S Wabash Ave - (312) 922-0703
Rock Records 175 W Washington St - (312) 346-3489
Sally Beauty Supply 24 E Madison St - (312) 372-4305
Sears 2 N State St - (312) 373-6096
Teranz Boutique 55 E Washington St
The Savvy Traveler 310 S Michigan Ave - (312) 913-9800
That's Our Bag Inc 200 N Michigan Ave - (312) 984-3510
TJ Maxx 11 N State St - (312) 553-0515
Tom James Apparel 166 W Washington St - (312) 628-0868
Urban Outfitters 20 S State St - (312) 269-9919
Utrecht Art Supply Center 332 S Michigan Ave - (312) 922-7565;
280 S. Columbus Dr - (312) 443-3891; 37 S Wabash Ave - (312) 629-6506
Wet Seal 7 N State St - (312) 629-0512
Windy City Diamonds 1 S Wabash Ave - (312) 327-9463
Wolf Camera 10o W Randolph St - (312) 269-9992

DINING

American Contemporary
Backstage Bistro 180 N Wabash Ave - (312) 475-6920
Encore 171 W Randolph St - (312) 338-3788
The Great Street Restaurant & Bar 1 E Wacker Dr - (312) 795-3333
Midtown Kitchen & Bar 203 N LaSalle St - (312) 379-5086
Monday's Restaurant 19 E Jackson Blvd - (312) 408-1120
Rhapsody 65 E Adams St - (312) 786-9911
Rivers 30 S Wacker Dr - (312) 559-1515
Salad Spinners 200 W Monroe St - (312) 269-5300;
318 W Randolph St - (312) 795-9554;
200 E Randolph St - (312) 861-1740
South Water Kitchen 225 N Wabash Ave - (312) 236-9300
Spa Cafe 112 W Monroe St - (312) 551-0000
Townhouse Restaurant & Bar 111 S Wacker Dr - (312) 948-8240
Trotter's To Go Express 200 W Monroe St - (312) 499-0640

American Traditional
All Seasons Cafe 151 E Wacker Dr - (312) 565-1234
Artist's Cafe 412 S Michigan Ave - (312) 939-7855
Atwood Cafe 1 W Washington St - (312) 368-1900
Beef & Brandy 127 S State St - (312) 372-3451
Bennigan's Grill & Tavern 150 S Michigan Ave - (312) 427-0577;
225 N Michigan Ave 312-938-9080
Big Downtown Bar & Restaurant 124 S Wabash Ave - (312) 917-7399
Cactus Bar & Grill 404 S Wells St - (312) 922-3830
Cardozo's Pub 170 W Washington St - (312) 236-1573
Exchequer Restaurant 226 S Wabash Ave - (312) 939-5633
The Garden Restaurant at the Art Institute 111 N Michigan Ave - (312) 553-9675
Harrison Snack Shop 63 E Harrison St - (312) 341-1270
Heaven on Seven 111 N Wabash Ave # 700 - (312) 263-6443
JoDaBars Restaurant and Bar 227 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 427-2856
Marquette Inn 135 W Madison St - (312) 236-1111;
300 W Adams St - (312) 346-1292;
60 W Adams St - (312) 368-8704
Maxim's Restaurant 20 N Clark St - (312) 236-7717
Old Timer's Restaurant & Lounge 75 E Lake St - (312) 332-3561
Park Grill 11 N Michigan Ave - (312) 521-7275
Plymouth Restaurant & Bar 327 S Plymouth Ct - (312) 362-1212
Ronny's III 340 S Wabash Ave - (312) 939-6010

Asian
Chen's Chinese Express 201 N Clark St - (312) 201-8035
China Grill 230 N Michigan Ave - (312) 334-6700
Indian Express 120 N Wells St - (312) 251-1770
Kamehachi 240 E Ontario St - (312) 587-0600
My Thai Restaurant 333 S State St - (312) 986-0999; 30 S Michigan Ave - (312) 345-1234
Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi 111 N State St - (312) 781-4483
Panda Express 100 W Randolph St - (312) 201-8790; 77 E Adams St - (312) 986-1043
Wow Bao 175 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 334-6395

Cafe/Coffee
Argo Tea Cafe 16 W Randolph St - (312) 553-1551
Au Bon Pain 122 S Michigan Ave - (312) 427-4925;
181 W Madison St - (312) 578-0120
180 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 341-0828
Cafe Descartes 327 N Michigan Ave - (312) 263-0583
Caffe Baci 225 W Wacker Dr - (312) 251-1234;
332 S Michigan Ave - (312) 322-2108;
20 N Michigan Ave - (312) 214-2220
Caribou Coffee 55 W Monroe St - (312) 214-0887
Ceres Cafe 141 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 427-3443
Corner Bakery Cafe 120 S LaSalle St - (312) 269-9100;
123 N Wacker Dr - (312) 372-3624;
140 S Dearborn St - (312) 920-9100;
200 N LaSalle St - (312) 726-7244;
233 S Wacker Dr - (312) 466-0200;
244 S Michigan Ave - (312) 431-7600;
360 N Michigan Ave - (312) 236-2400
Gourmand Coffee and Teas 728 S Dearborn St - (312) 427-2610
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea 53 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 253-0594
Java Java 2 N State St - (312) 759-2233
Lavazza 33 N Dearborn St - (312) 977-9971; 111 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 447-0000
Russian Tea Time 77 E Adams St - (312) 360-0000
Starbucks 202 N Michigan Ave - (312) 541-1313;
225 N Michigan Ave - (312) 565-0009;
151 N Michigan Ave - (312) 297-0929;
200 E Randolph St - (312) 240-1602;
35 E Wacker Dr - (312) 541-8317;
25 E Washington St - (312) 920-0473;
68 E Madison St - (312) 444-9535;
40 W Lake St - (312) 553-0244;
131 S Dearborn - (312) 977-0018;
66 W Washington St - (312) 269-9335;
161 N Clark St - (312) 641-0320;
70 W Madison St - (312) 357-0927;
111 W Washington St - (312) 372-1331;
21 S Clark St - (312) 732-4525;
180 N LaSalle St - (312) 236-1286;
30 N LaSalle St - (312) 263-0925;
55 E Jackson Blvd - (312) 786-9201;
39 S LaSalle St - (312) 781-0854;
105 W Adams St - (312) 855-0099;
303 W Madison St - (312) 781-9845;
200 W Adams St - (312) 578-9602;
150 N Wacker - (312) 704-0655;
209 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 341-9850;
100 S Wacker Dr - (312) 759-5559;
233 S Wacker Dr - (312) 559-9930;
311 S Wacker Dr - (312) 427-7008
Urban Kitchen and Cafe 233 E Wacker Dr - (312) 819-0250
Venice Cafe 250 S Wacker Dr - (312) 382-0300

Deli
Ada's Famous Deli 14 S Wabash Ave - (312) 214-4282
Alonti Deli 225 N Michigan Ave - (312) 240-0349;
177 W Washington - (312) 372-7550;
401 S LaSalle St - (312) 786-4668
Finkl's Deli 400 S Financial Pl - (312) 360-9911
Goodwin's 175 N Franklin St - (312) 634-1134
Perry's 180 N Franklin St - (312) 372-7557
Potbelly Sandwich Works 190 N State St - (312) 683-1234;
303 W Madison St - (312) 346-1234;
55 W Monroe St - (312) 577-0070

European
Elephant & Castle 111 W Adams St - (312) 236-6656;
185 N Wabash Ave - (312) 345-1710
Hannah's Bretzel 80 W Washington St - (312) 621-1111;
233 N Michigan Ave Illinois Center - (312) 621-1111

Fast Food
225 Cafe 225 W Washington St - (312) 346-2233
America's Dog 26 E Randolph St - (312) 345-0100
Billy Goat II 309 W Washington St - (312) 899-1873
Catch & Carry at Catch Thirty-Five 35 W Wacker Dr - (312) 346-3535
Gina's Cuisine 424 S Wabash Ave - (312) 554-1215
Gold Coast Dogs 159 N Wabash Ave - (312) 917-1677
Max's Take Out 20 E Adams St - (312) 553-0170
Patty Burger 72 E Adams St - (312) 987-0900

French
Everest 440 S LaSalle St FL 40 - (312) 663-8920

Fusion
Aria 200 N Columbus Dr - (312) 444-9494

Italian Cuisine
312 Chicago 136 N La Salle St - (312) 696-2420
Bella Bacino's 75 E Wacker Dr - (312) 263-2350
Boni Vino Restaurant 111 W Van Buren St - (312) 427-0231
Emil's Bar & Grill 101 N Wacker Dr - (312) 332-4333
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub 226 S Wabash Ave - (312) 939-5633
Italian Village 71 W Monroe St - (312) 332-7005
La Rosetta 70 W Madison St - (312) 332-9500
La Strada Ristorante 155 N Michigan Ave - (312) 565-2200
Mama Falco 303 E Wacker Dr - (312) 946-1060
Pazzo's at 311 South Wacker 311 S Wacker Drive - (312) 913-1600
Ricobene's 222 N Wells St - (312) 372-2322
Ristorante We 172 W Adams St - (312) 332-1200
Trattoria Caterina 161 S Dearborn St - (312) 939-7606
Trattoria No Ten 10 N Dearborn St - (312) 984-1718
Tutto Italiano 501 S Wells St - (312) 939-4824
Vivere 71 W Monroe St - (312) 332-4040

Mexican
BomBon Cafe 170 W Washington St - (312) 781-2788
Burrito Beach 195 N Dearborn St - (312) 372-6272; 19 S LaSalle St - (312) 578-9340
Burrito Buggy 201 N Clark St - (312) 977-0556
Burrito Buggy on Van Buren 206 W Van Buren St - (312) 362-0199
Chipotle Mexican Grill 10 E Jackson Blvd - (312) 566-0308;
10 S LaSalle St - (312) 997-05069; 230 W Monroe St - (312) 727-0054;
233 W Lake St - (312) 263-6230; 316 N Michigan Ave - (312) 578-0950
Frontera Fresco 111 N State St - (312) 781-4884
Qdoba Mexican Grill 175 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 212-1201
Taco Fresco 180 N Wells - (312) 917-1007; 23 E Adams - (312) 939-2877;
218 S Clark - (312) 641-9912; 29 N Wacker Dr - (312) 920-0077

Mediterranean
Pavilion Mediterranean Cafe 720 S Michigan Ave - (312) 922-4400
Taza 176 N Franklin St - (312) 201-9885

Middle Eastern
17 West at the Berghoff 17 W Adams St - (312) 427-3170
Haifa Cafe 19 N Wells St - (312) 214-1144; 165 N Wells St - (312) 332-0063;
410 S Clark St - (312) 235-9000
Oasis Cafe 17 S Wabash St - (312) 558-1058
Pita Express 100 W Randolph St - (312) 422-0422

Pizza
Bacci Pizzeria 120 N Wells St - (312) 782-0000
Giordano's 223 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 583-9400;
310 W Randolph St - (312) 201-14413
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta 61 E Madison St - (312) 236-1777
Pizza Broker 400 S Financial Pl - (312) 583-1234
Sbarro 100 W Randolph St - (312) 263-8615;
333 S State St - (312) 663-1070;
233 N Michigan Ave - (312) 856-9508;
195 N Dearborn St - (312) 263-3334

Seafood
Catch Thirty-Five 35 W Wacker Dr - (312) 346-3500
Fish Port 15 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 427-1135
Fulton's on the River 315 N LaSalle St - (312) 822-0100
Lloyd's Chicago 1 S Wacker Dr - (312) 407-6900
Mckormick & Schmick's 1 E Wacker Dr - (312) 923-7226
Nick's Fishmarket and Grill 51 S Clark St - (312) 621-0200
Sixty Five Seafood Restaurant 336 N Michigan Ave - (312) 372-0306;
201 W Madison St - (312) 782-6565

Steakhouse
Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar 33 W Monroe St - (312) 960-0000
The Palm Restaurant 323 E Wacker Dr - (312) 616-1000
Petterino's 150 N Dearborn St - (312) 422-0150
Ronny's Original Chicago Steakhouse 16 W Randolph St - (312) 346-9487
Rosebud Theatre District 70 W Madison St - (312) 332-9500
Stetson's Chop House & Bar 151 E Wacker Dr - (312) 565-1234

Bars
Billy Goat II 309 W Washington St - (312) 899-1873
Cal's Liquors 400 S Wells St - (312) 922-6392
Cardozo's Pub 170 W Washington St - (312) 236-1573
Cavanaugh's 53 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 939-3125
Chicago Sports Bar & Grill 223 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 427-2856
Coogan's Riverside Saloon 180 N Wacker Dr - (312) 444-1134
Elephant & Castle 111 W Adams St - (312) 236-6656;
185 N Wabash Ave - (312) 345-1710
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill 216 N Wabash Ave - (312) 263-0200
Emil's Bar & Grill 101 N Wacker Dr - (312) 332-4333
Encore Liquid Lounge 171 W Randolph St - (312) 338-3788
Exchequer Pub 226 S Wabash Ave - (312) 939-5633
J Randolph's Bar & Grill 151 N Michigan Ave - (312) 565-2203
Manhattan's 415 S Dearborn St - (312) 957-0460
Miller's Pub 134 S Wabash Ave - (312) 645-5377
Poag Mahone's 175 W Jackson Blvd - (312) 566-9100
Stocks & Blondes Bar & Grille 40 N Wells St - (312) 372-3725
Wet 209 W Lake St - (312) 223-9232
Whiskey Blue 172 W Adams St - (312) 782-4933
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