By Taylor Casey CHICAGO – Chicago keeps trying to rebuild what the city once was, and it needs to stop. The city should invest in neighborhoods people are choosing now, and not revive ones that it has left behind. I know the appeal of nostalgia firsthand. My best friend and I used to walk aimlessly for miles along Michigan Avenue,...
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Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Is Making a Major Comeback — And Big Brands Are Betting On It
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile might be entering its comeback era — and major retailers are wasting no time reclaiming space along the city’s most iconic shopping strip. American Eagle Outfitters is bringing a massive new flagship store to 600 N. Michigan Ave., adding more than 14,000 square feet of denim, streetwear, and Gen Z fashion energy to the avenue. The store...
Water Tower Place Is Getting a Glow-Up — And Chicago Shoppers Are Here for It
Chicago’s iconic Water Tower Place is officially stepping into its next era. As the famed Michigan Avenue mall celebrates 50 years on the Magnificent Mile, plans are underway for a massive makeover designed to bring new energy, new stores and a completely refreshed shopping experience to one of the city’s most recognizable destinations. Yes — even the legendary escalators are...