As Old Navy leaves State Street, another reinvention is needed

A view down State Street, one of the main streets in the Loop. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

State Street has been counted out more times than a deck of cards over the years, but it has still managed to hang on — and even reinvent itself from time to time.

That’s why we’re not overly concerned about the Old Navy clothing store closing its 150 N. State St. location last week.