After years of seeing so many dark windows downtown, the Chicago Loop is finally showing signs of life—retail vacancy has dropped for the second year in a row. State Street is buzzing again, with Barnes & Noble moving into a big flagship spot and new restaurants popping up where there used to be nothing. Sure, about one in four storefronts is still empty, and Michigan Avenue’s still struggling, but it feels like a turning point. Do you think these new shops and eateries will bring back the crowds, or is the Loop’s retail scene changing for good? #Business #LocalBusiness #ChicagoLoop