Mag Mile
River North Alderman Blocks New Hotel Proposal Because Of Trouble At Hotel Next Door
The zoning change, which comes after neighbors complained of violence at a hotel next door, blocks any future hotel development from opening on the Huron Street lot.
‘Prince: The Immersive Experience’ Brings Icon’s Music And Life To The Magnificent Mile
"People start to tear up, because it's so emotional and it's so amazing seeing and getting to experience Prince in this everlasting way," said the exhibition's senior producer Maura Gaudio.
New Law Cracks Down On Smash-And-Grab Burglaries That Have Plagued Mag Mile
Businesses have lost millions, and the burglaries put customers and shop staff at risk, officials said.
Macy’s Closing Its Mag Mile Department Store At Water Tower Place
The Downtown department store is one of 125 Macy’s stores the company intends to close over a three-year period. Its loss is the latest setback for the retail strip.
West Side Window Displays On Mag Mile Showcase ‘Richness Of Our Culture’
The window decorations draw attention to community-driven projects Austin residents are doing to improve their neighborhood.
Plan To Revitalize ‘Tarnished’ Mag Mile Reputation With New Taxing District Fails For Now
Businesses were willing to "tax themselves" to fund security and marketing in the Downtown stretch, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. But area aldermen said the process was rushed.
With Downtown’s Reputation ‘Tarnished’ After Summer Of Looting, Some Say New SSA Can Help Mag Mile Recover
City officials say an “emergency” taxing district is needed to lure weary shoppers back to the city’s most lucrative retail stretch, but local aldermen aren't on board.
Downtown Businesses, Recouping After Protests, Delay Reopening
Many businesses on Michigan Avenue and State Street have delayed reopening as a result of recent looting and vandalism.
