With fewer office workers and some major retailers closed, what's next for downtown Chicago?
The vibrancy of downtown Chicago is at stake
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The vibrancy of downtown Chicago is at stake
A lot has changed in the Loop since Primark signed a lease in 2019 to replace the former Gap store on State Street. Real estate experts say success at the low-cost apparel chain could help attract other stores to Chicago's downtown retail hub.
COVID-19 has been tough on State Street. Will Primark’s opening be a sign of better things to come? Lauren Zumbach, Chicago Tribune © Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune/Chicago Tribune/TNS Chicago Bulls clothing at Primark on March 5, 2021. After a year when many retailers closed their doors, a new one opened Thursday on State Street: low-cost apparel retailer Primark. A lot has changed in the Loop’s retail hub since Primark signed its lease in 2019. The crowds of tourists, office workers and students have shrunk since the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to hunker down at...