South Loop is located with Congress Parkway on the north, the Chicago River on the west, Cermak Road on the south, and Lake Michigan on the east.

Once occupied by parking lots, warehouses, and a few patches of residential homes, the South Loop has become a desired and trendy living community in Chicago. Development has occurred rapidly with many high-rise condos, luxury residences, restaurants, and shops. The South Loop is a convenient living location for people who work downtown, including Richard M. Daley, the mayor of Chicago.

The South Loop is also home to Columbia College, a private college which occupies 19 buildings, the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum.

The South Loop is an easily accessible location for residents who enjoy walking, and it's close to Metra commuter and El train stations.