We reported last month that the building housing Bel-Port Liquors at Belmont and Southport was being sold, and Bel-Port would be vacating. The building has now been sold and Eater Chicago is reporting that Bow Truss Coffee Roasters will be taking over the space. We reached out to them on a time-frame, and they are looking to open within the next 6 months (and they are still looking for a tenant for the Southport side where the FoxTrot rendering is).
This classic building needs some love, and by the rendering below, it looks like it will now get some!
Update on April 25, 2016: Bel-Port Liquors may be staying according to DNA Info Chicago.
Southport Corridor News and Events - Chicago, Illinois 
The situation seems a bit more complicated. You should go chat with Joe the owner of Bel-Port Liquors.
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