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The Latest Breaking News from the West Loop

Controversial West Loop homeless encampment cleared for street cleaning

Seven people are being rehoused through the city, while 15 people declined the offer, officials said.

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Oprah Winfrey portrait, done by Chicago artist, unveiled at National Portrait Gallery

Artist Shawn Michael Warren previously completed a giant mural featuring Oprah Winfrey in the West Loop.

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Chicago’s Smyth joins elite group of Michelin three-star restaurants

John Shields, the executive chef at the West Loop eatery, said the honor was “a complete shock.”

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Four Chicago restaurants awarded 2023 Michelin stars

Smyth in the West Loop received its third Michelin star Tuesday night, a rare honor in the culinary industry.

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Pitchfork Music Festival 2023: Entry rules, how to get there

Pitchfork Music Festival will take over Union Park in the West Loop Friday through Sunday. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to go.

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Closing Greyhound bus station would hurt those who need affordable transportation

The West Loop location is safe, convenient, easy to navigate and close to public transportation. It is a place people who may be vulnerable, physically handicapped or unable to afford other transportation options can access.

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Seeing pink: Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up opens in Chicago

The “experiential eatery” in the West Loop channels the 1970s California beach vibe inspired the Malibu Barbie doll, released in 1971.

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Sean Grusd, portrayed as a junior Bernie Madoff, could face 6 years for $23 million Chicago scam

He lived the high life in the West Loop but now has pleaded guilty to fraud. Investor John Stafford III and real estate exec Patrick Buck are among those who say they were victims of his schemes.

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Petition in works to gain landmark status for Chicago site where DJ legend Frankie Knuckles made ‘house music’ popular

CHICAGO — When The Warehouse made the top seven list of most endangered buildings in Chicago facing possible demolition, preservationists sprung to action to save the West Loop industrial building where legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles elevated Chicago to a higher musical level with "house music."

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