South Loop Rising

After languishing for decades as a bleak landscape of warehouses and rail yards, Chicago's South Loop is afire. Condo sales are booming, big-box stores are blossoming, and chic restaurants are laying out the welcome mat. Add the lakefront, the Museum Campus, and a rich history to the mix, and is it any wonder the South Loop is not just the city's but the country's hottest neighborhood?

Main Story >>
From Congress Parkway to Cermak Road, one of the country's most dynamic urban neighborhoods is taking shape. Over the past decade, Chicago's South Loop has reinvented itself as a vibrant collection of homes, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Faces of the South Loop >>
Meet the people living and working there.

Cost of Living >>
Learn about options for housing in the South Loop

Goin' South-Walking the South Loop >>
Take a lively walking tour to see the changes for yourself.