South Loop & Nearby Roundup — Aug. 7–8, 2025 (No Crime)
From the South Loop to Printer’s Row, Museum Campus, and Motor Row — here’s what’s new, what’s coming, and what’s happening now.
🍸 Vitaology Bar Opens in Printer’s Row
The long-awaited Vitaology Bar has opened at 701 S. Dearborn, serving up craft cocktails and elevated pub food in a stylish space with nods to the neighborhood’s literary history. Happy hour specials run weekdays 4–6 p.m.
Source: Eater Chicago (Naomi Waxman)
🏗 626 South Wabash Development Tops Out
A 26-story mixed-use tower at 626 S. Wabash in the South Loop has topped out above the 'L' tracks. The project will bring new apartments and retail space, continuing the area’s building boom.
Source: Chicago YIMBY (Jack Crawford)
🎓 Columbia College Adds Public Art on South Michigan
Columbia College Chicago unveiled a new outdoor art installation at 600 S. Michigan, adding vibrant visuals to the campus streetscape and inviting public interaction.
Source: Columbia College Chicago News (Staff)
🏟 Bears Training Camp Fan Fest at Soldier Field
Football fans can get up close with the Chicago Bears during the annual Training Camp Fan Fest at Soldier Field this Saturday. The event features player warm-ups, family activities, and team merch.
Source: Chicago Bears (Press Release)
🚶 Navy Pier Flyover Fully Open for Lakefront Trail Users
The final segment of the Navy Pier Flyover — just north of the Museum Campus connection — opened this week, improving safety and flow for cyclists and pedestrians traveling to and from the South Loop lakefront.
Source: Chicago Department of Transportation (Press Release)
🎶 Grant Park Music Festival: Weekend Performances
Grant Park Music Festival continues with free outdoor concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion — just a short walk from the South Loop. This weekend’s program features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and contemporary works.
Source: Grant Park Music Festival (Official Site)
🌱 South Loop Farmers Market in Printers Row Park
Fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan items are back at the weekly South Loop Farmers Market in Printers Row Park. This Friday’s market runs 4–8 p.m. with live music at 6 p.m.
Source: South Loop Farmers Market (Official Site)
We focused this roundup on non-crime stories and included adjacent beats so you can see what’s happening just beyond your block.
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