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August 15, 2025
Jackie Rosenberg
3 Streets that Deserve Your Whole Afternoon

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.

📅 Upcoming:

  • Madison Row Fest – Sept 6

  • West Loop Music & Art Fest – Sept 20–21

  • Beers + Bites – Sept 25

Stay connected with the latest West Loop happenings—subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram.

September 26, 2024
Rod Burch
WCA Networking Event at Puttery Fulton Market: ...
WCA Networking Event at Puttery Fulton Market: A Night to Remember!
September 20, 2024
Rod Burch
West Central Association Welcomes Patti Doyle ...
West Central Association Welcomes Patti Doyle as New Executive Director
September 12, 2024
Rod Burch
CHICAGO CELEBRATES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
CHICAGO CELEBRATES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
August 15, 2024
Rod Burch
West Central Association Chamber of Commerce ...
West Central Association Chamber of Commerce Enter Agreement with CDOT and Alderman Burnett
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April 27, 2020

SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: We Cre8 Design

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April 27, 2020
SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: We Cre8 Design

Pioneers Go West! Check out what the West Loop’s We Cre8 Design is doing to stay busy during quarantine.

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April 27, 2020

SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: Black Garment Bag

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April 27, 2020
SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: Black Garment Bag

Pioneers Go West! Check out what the West Loop’s Black Garment Bag is doing to stay busy during quarantine.

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April 20, 2020

All in Motion Fitness and Precision Human Performance join forces to form The Chicago Trainers Cooperative.

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April 20, 2020
All in Motion Fitness and Precision Human Performance join forces to form The Chicago Trainers Cooperative.

The CTC is a group of independent personal trainers that are banding together to provide virtual group exercise programming and virtual private training.

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April 20, 2020

SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: Barre3

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April 20, 2020
SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: Barre3

Pioneers Go West! Check out what the West Loop’s Barre3 studio is doing to stay busy during quarantine.

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April 8, 2020

Online West Loop Workouts--Get Your Sweat in!

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April 8, 2020
Online West Loop Workouts--Get Your Sweat in!

While we may be stuck inside, West Loop fitness studios have figured out a way to keep customers happy with online workouts, and with all of the unique fitness opportunities in our area there are plenty to choose from!

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April 2, 2020

Restaurants Open for Delivery and Curbside Pick Up

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April 2, 2020
Restaurants Open for Delivery and Curbside Pick Up

While the COVID-19 pandemic has sent most workers home and has closed all restaurants' dine in options, many restaurants in the West Loop have adapted with delivery and curbside pick up options.

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March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Resource Page

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March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Resource Page

As your chamber of commerce, we want to strive to be a good advocate for our member businesses during this pandemic by sharing any resources we find. In order to keep you up to date, we have put together a resource guide for you that we will be updated as we receive more resources.

You can find the guide here.

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March 20, 2020

NEED CAPITAL? Chicago Small Business Resiliency Loan Fund

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March 20, 2020

The city of Chicago is establishing a $100 million Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund, which will help provide small businesses with emergency cash flow during this immediate health crisis. Funds will be provided to eligible businesses as low-interest loans. Applications for the fund will begin to be accepted on March 31, 2020.

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