About the South Loop
New condos and townhouses as well as fresh businesses are popping up all over the place. The former train depot, warehouses, and factories have been renovated. Many of the tourist attractions are in the South Loop as well.

In 1993 Mayor Daley set in motion a chain of events that has forever changed the South Loop when he moved from Bridgeport into the South Loop. Developers quickly moved in to and the housing explosion began. Now the South Loop has become the ideal place to raise a family.

Many of the old industrial and commercial buildings have been converted in to hip trendy lofts. New high rises are spring up all over the place. Although most young couples seek out lofts the South Loop has proven itself a great place to raise a family with its proximity to the museum, parks, and Loop.

What do we like about the South Loop? For starters, Grant Park. Its home to many festivals, museums, lakefront recreation, and green space. It’s named after the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In Grant Park there is a statue of President Abe Lincoln and ironically there is a statue of President Grant in Lincoln Park.

Bunkingham Fountain shoots sputs of water more than 150 feet into the air. Another must see is the Alder Planetarium. Is one of the first and largest astronomical museums this side of the Atlantic. On Friday nights you can use the telescope in the Doane Observatory. The Planetarium is also open for many celestial events throughout the year.