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West Loop

West Loop is a bustling Chicago neighborhood located just west of downtown. Historically an industrial district, the neighborhood has been transformed into a trendy residential and commercial area. It’s known for its trendy restaurants, nightlife, and art galleries, as well as its proximity to the Loop and the city’s top attractions. West Loop has experienced significant development in recent years, with numerous high-end apartment buildings and condo developments sprouting up. The neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago is bounded by Grand Avenue on the north side, I-290 on the south side, Ashland and Ogden on the west side and the Chicago River on the east side.

West Loop, Chicago Real Estate

West Loop is a neighborhood in the Near West Side community area of Chicago. The neighborhood is known for its former industrial buildings, which have been converted into loft apartments and trendy restaurants. In recent years, West Loop has become one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods, with a mix of new luxury high-rise developments and historic warehouses. The median home price in West Loop is around $500,000, with a range of options from studios to multi-bedroom homes. There are also several new construction projects underway, offering a variety of options for those looking to move to the neighborhood.

West Loop, Chicago Neighborhood History

West Loo, Chicago was once a predominantly industrial area, housing meatpacking plants and factories, but it has undergone significant redevelopment and gentrification in recent years. In the 1980s, artists began moving into the abandoned warehouses and factories, which eventually attracted restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses. The opening of the United Center in 1994 and the relocation of Google’s Chicago headquarters to the neighborhood in 2015 further accelerated the area’s growth and transformation. Today, West Loop is known for its trendy restaurants and bars, upscale boutiques, and luxury high-rise condos.

Learn more about West Loop, Chicago:

West Central Association

Chicago’s West Loop: A Guide for Eating, Drinking, Walking and Gawking — The Wall Street Journal

A Guide to Restaurants in Chicago’s West Loop — Choose Chicago

West Loop CTA Transit Information:

The West Loop area is served by several CTA bus routes and “L” train lines. The Green, Pink, and Blue lines all have stops in or near the West Loop, providing easy access to downtown Chicago and other neighborhoods. The Green and Pink lines run along Lake Street, with stops at Morgan, Ashland, and Clinton. The Blue Line runs along Milwaukee Avenue, with stops at Clinton, UIC-Halsted, Racine, and Western. Additionally, several CTA bus routes run through the West Loop, including the #20 Madison, #56 Milwaukee, and #126 Jackson buses.

West Loop, Chicago Local Schools:

Skinner West Elementary School

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

Montessori Academy of Chicago

Andrew Jackson Language Academy

Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math and Science

University of Illinois at Chicago

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Some of our Favorite Local Shops and Restaurants:

Swift & Sons

Gus’s Fried Chicken

Gibsons Italia

La Scarola

Monteverde

Sweet Designs by Kathy

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