History
The Richard J. Daley Center was originally known as the Chicago Civic Center. Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, the Daley Center was Chicago’s first major public building to be constructed in a modern rather than a classical architectural style. For more information, click here.
Private Events
The Daley Center Plaza is available for private events, such as weddings, festivals, and corporate functions, in addition to civic and cultural events. We accept applications for use of the plaza on a first come, first serve basis. Applications must be received by the Special Events Coordinator no later than 30 days prior to an event. Click here for more information on our events.
Under the Picasso
The Richard J. Daley Center offers free cultural programming for visitors throughout the year that take place every weekday from 12-1pm under the Picasso. These performances include singing, dancing, flag raisings, cultural ceremonies, and so much more. To apply for a noontime performance or to see what events are coming up, click here for more information.
Filming
The Daley Center facilities have seen helicopter landings, armored tanks, police chases, bus crashes, gun-wielding criminals and elderly characters hogging the pay phones. However, every movie that has been filmed in our facilities has the cast and crew of The Blues Brothers to thank for opening the door for them. For more information on filming at The Daley Center, click here.
Directory
The Daley Center has a variety of tenants in our building. For more details, please click here.
This week is #nationalhealthyweightweek! It’s a great time to celebrate making health and wellness part of your daily routine. What will your healthy habits be in 2021?
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Everyone always takes photos of the front of the Picasso but the back view is pretty spectacular🙌🏼
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(Repost from @thechristkindlmarket )
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Great news for all the Christkindle Market lovers out there! You can still purchase the 2020 collector’s mug online! It is traditional, timeless, and totally adorable💚❤️ Just visit christkindlmarket.com.
Happy Friday everyone!! Here’s another beautiful fall pic of Chicago to get you through the day! Any guesses where this pic was taken?🌾✨🍂
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#chicago #chicagoskyline #fallvibes #cityviews
There’s just something about fall in the city that hits different😍 #chicago #fall #chiriverwalk
Which season looks better on the Plaza? Summer or winter? Maybe we’re bias but we think they both look fab ✨ #daleycenter #mbremanaged #chicago
Do you know why Fire Prevention Week, the longest running public health observance in America, is at the beginning of October? It commemorates the Great Chicago Fire, which begun on a October 8, 1871. Children and adults need to pay close attention during FPW- the education from teachers, firefighters, and other professionals this week may be lifesaving. Here are a few office focused tips! Visit @nfpadotorg for more tips! #firepreventionweek
To all the hard workers, inside and outside MBRE, happy Labor Day! We hope you all had a chance to relax on this much deserved day off🤍 #chicago #mbremanaged #laborday
Here at the Daley Center, we are doing the best we can to keep all of our visitors and employees healthy and safe. With our new health screening tents on the plaza, we are able to do just that.
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That being said, if you are planning a visit to the Daley Center, please keep in mind that there may be lines to enter into the building and masks are mandatory while inside. We will do our best to guide you in the right direction upon your arrival!
We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend full of BBQ, relaxation, & sunshine!! Enjoy this beautiful Sunday before it’s back to work on Monday❤️🤍💙
While we were unable to continue many of our Memorial Day traditions this year, the City of Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Brigadier General Mark C. Jackson, Gold Star Mother Modie Lavin and First Lady Amy Eshelman paused to continue one very special tradition, and that is the laying of a wreath at the eternal flame. To watch the full wreath laying ceremony, please visit the Daley Center’s Facebook page.
Though we may not be able to honor the fallen and usher in summer weather in the ways we would like, we can still take time this Memorial Day to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S Military. This Memorial Day, take a moment to think of those who have lost their lives to protect America. #veterans #MemorialDay #honorthefallen
Double post because it’s Cinco de Mayo!! It’s time to remind friends and coworkers that happy hour still exists. With your favorite Margarita recipe on hand, it’s easy to invite your department to a Tuesday Happy Hour on your favorite video conferencing app! Here are a few tips! #cincodemayo #tacotuesday
We are a day late with this post but wanted to make sure we shared our gratitude for first responders. The Daley Center is proud to see Chicago’s buildings lit up red in honor of paramedics, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and the many other first responders protecting us during this pandemic. We thank you all!
Stay home & stay safe. If you can’t, wear a mask! The Picasso statue is wearing one to inspire us to do the same🙌🏼
The fountain has been restored at Daley Plaza!! It’s giving us hope on this rainy Monday morning that warmer weather is right around the corner 🙌🏼☀️🌷
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#springiscoming #springtimechi #chicago #daleyplaza #eventvenue #chicagoevents
For over 100 years, International Women’s Day has celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. This March 8th, the Richard J. Daley Center is happy to support #EachforEqual, a campaign to challenge gender-based stereotypes and biases. In 2020, women still aren’t paid equally to male counterparts and are underrepresented in politics and boardrooms. We firmly believe that gender equality is essential for communities to thrive. #IWD2020
100 years ago, women fought and won the right to vote across the nation. In honor of the 19th Amendment and National Women’s History Month, the Richard J. Daley Center joins with the @nationalwomenshistoryalliance in honoring the women of the suffrage movement, like Chicago’s own Ida B. Wells and Jane Addams. #Hereliesasuffrage #forwardtogether #womanssuffragehistory #womenshistorymonth
For Black History Month, Richard J. Daley Center celebrates that Black history is Chicago’s history! From Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the first non-Native American settler in Chicago, to astronaut Mae Jemison, Black Chicagoans have raised the Windy City to prominence. And since 2020 is an election year, we’re also celebrating the constitutional amendments that forged a path to voting for Black Americans - 2020 is the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment and 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. #MBRECelebrates #BlackHistoryMonth
Today is the last day to check out Never Forget Chicago’s display in the East Lobby. This display honors the 512 victims who died due to Chicago violence in 2019❤️
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#neverforgetchicago #daleycenterdisplay #chicago #chicagoart #memorial
Active Transportation Alliance is celebrating the year round bike commuters who ride rain or shine (or snow)!! If you are one of those people... we applaud you👏🏼🚴🏼♂️⛈☀️❄️
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#chicago #chicagoevents #daleyplaza #bikecommuter #chicagowinter #activetransportation #bikerally #cliffbar #nuunhydration #darkmatters #wheelandsprocket
Newly engaged and looking for a beautiful venue for your special day? Look no further than Daley Plaza! With its historic background, amazing city views, and close proximity to hotels & transportation, it is the PERFECT wedding destination. Visit our website for more information today✨💍
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#daleyplaza #MBREmanaged #chicagoweddings #chicago #events #weddingplanning #historicchicago #weddingvenue #weddingceremony
The Richard J. Daley Center wishes you and your family a happy holiday season✨
Today’s noontime performance featured the non-profit organization Harmony, Hope, & Healing. They support women, men, and children as they heal from traumas associated with homelessness, incarceration, addiction, and isolation. The Daley Center is proud to host such a meaningful organization!
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#chicago #chicagononprofit #daleycenter #chicagovenue #chicagoevents
‘Tis the season for holiday concerts at the Daley Center 🎤💃🏼 #falalalala
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It was a beautiful day for stuffed pretzels, ornament shopping, & hot cocoa🎄 @thechristkindlmarket .
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#daleyplaza #christkindlmarkt #chicago #chicagochristmas #chicagobucketlist
As we look back on all of the successful events that took place at Daley Plaza in 2019, we can’t help but get excited for what is to come in 2020! We are now accepting applications for the new year and can’t wait to help you with your next event. For more info, visit the website linked in our bio!
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#chicago #chicagoevents #chicagoeventspace #daleyplaza #events #thingstodoinchicago
The CCC (Clerk of the Circuit Court) Ensemble sang their hearts out today! Thanks for a great performance and a cheerful afternoon ✨🎤
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#noontimeevent #chicago #chicagoevent #daleycenter #chicagovenue #chicagoentertainment
Today’s noontime performance is brought to you by the Grace Lutheran River Forest Orchestra! They are getting everyone in the holiday spirit with their beautiful Christmas classics🎄✨
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#chicagoevents #daleycenter #chicagovenue #cityofchicago #orchestra
The Albanian-American Community of Illinois held a beautiful flag raising ceremony on the Plaza in honor of Albanian Independence Day!
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#albanianindependenceday #daleycenter #flagraising #culturalevent #chicagovenue
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