The West Loop Art Fest 2025 returns to Chicago’s Fulton Market on September 20–21 with over 50 artists, live music, and family-friendly activities. Spanning five city blocks, the festival transforms the West Loop into an open-air gallery and music venue featuring local makers, food vendors, and DJs. Perfect for art lovers, music fans, and families, this must-attend Chicago street festival celebrates creativity, community, and culture in the heart of the city.
3 Streets in Chicago’s West Loop That Deserve Your Whole Afternoon
From award-winning restaurants to boutique shopping and lively neighborhood events, these West Loop streets offer the perfect mix of eats, drinks, and things to do.
Randolph Street – Chicago’s Restaurant Row
A culinary hotspot packed with rooftop bars, happy hour oysters, and must-try sweets from Levain Bakery.
Fulton Market – Where Trend Meets Tradition
A vibrant blend of historic charm and modern flavor, with globally inspired dining, cozy coffee shops, and a thriving arts scene.
Madison Row – West Loop Fitness & Fun
A charming stretch of shops, wellness studios, and beloved local eateries—plus seasonal festivals you won’t want to miss.
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EAT. DRINK. MINGLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Join us at Kouzina, the National Hellenic Museum's highly anticipated annual culinary event of the year, where Chicagoland's finest chefs present a delectable twist on the Greek classics.
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015
National Hellenic Museum
333 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
6:30 pm Chef Stations
8:30 pm Dessert Lounge & Premium Wine Tasting
City of Chicago Department of Buildings Commission - Judy Frydland
At today's Bisnow annual event buildings commissioner Judy Frydland spoke about the progress made since she took the position on streamlining the permitting process. Bisnow reports " In her opening comments, Buildings Commissioner Judy Frydland says developers should see results from her department's permitting reforms in mid-2016. She adds that Mayor Emanuel’s 2016 budget calls for filling 21 building inspector vacancies, and that a list of tech requests is being compiled for the committee of standards and tests to further streamline the permitting process." Read More
Berglund Construction is celebrating 104 years in business. The accomplished third-generation, family-owned and operated general contractor and nationally recognized restoration firm attributes this significant milestone to employees’ vested interest in every project’s success and to longstanding partnerships with repeat clients.
“As we reflect on Berglund’s heritage, we celebrate 10 decades of milestones, achievements and collaborative contributions,” President Fred Berglund says. “We’ve come a long way since then, but our founding principles, values and ethics remain the same.”
The company has restored many of the Midwest’s landmarks and historic buildings, including architecturally significant campuses such as the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Berglund has received national recognition, including the Construction Excellence Award from the U.S. General Services Administration and the National Preservation Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
“As we look toward our second century in business, we’re excited by the promise of new opportunities,” Berglund says. “We will maintain the same level of quality service that we have always had and continue to be a trusted adviser to our clients.”
Construction Management, Facade Restoration Specialists, General Contractor, Design Build, Historic / Landmark Preservation Specialists, Preconstruction Services, Building Information Modeling
Website
Industry
Construction
Type
Privately Held
Headquarters
8410 S. South Chicago AvenueChicago, Illinois 60617 United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1911
Munster, Ind.'s Three Floyds Brewing will release about 6,000 tickets March 14 for its 11th annual beer festival. The tickets, which cost $40 and are nonrefundable, go on sale at 12 p.m.here.
In Chicago’s West Loop, families are replacing factories.
Top tech firms, restaurants and some retailers are moving in, bringing a spate of luxury condo developments that appeal to urban residents looking to settle down.
In August, Karen Hale moved into her $1.6 million, 4,000-square-foot apartment in CA3, a 24-unit luxury condo building on Abderdeen Street. The developer combined two, three-bedroom condos to create her unit.
