Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, one thing is for certain: nothing is permanent except change. So if you can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a summary of what to expect into 2018:
- Kai Sushi is coming to 3819 N. Southport
- Digits Nail Salon has closed, space for lease
- Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
- Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors will be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Chase Bank and Chipotle could be possible tenants
- Taco Bell and an auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by new developments
- 1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped
- The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
- Tied House is coming to the former Harmony Grill location
- Paperchase is coming to Southport Avenue
- Leahy and Ladue is closed, 312 Estates Real Estate Office is coming
- Capital One Cafe with Peet\’s Coffee will open in the fall 2017 at 3435 N. Southport
- Venus Restaurant is coming from The Mercury Theater in Cullen\’s former space
- Mint Julep is now closed, national retail coming in
- A new mixed-use TOD development is coming to 3334 N. Southport Avenue
- Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for redevelopment in 2019-2020
- Target is moving into the former Whole Foods space on Ashland in October
- Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue with an American Mattress store (stalled)
- Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
- Hotel Zachery with Big Star Chicago, McDonald\’s and several other restaurants coming to Wrigleyville
- Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
- Bow Truss Coffee Roasters was coming to Southport & Belmont (But who knows what will happen now)
- F.I.S.H. Poke Bar, Milk Money, Blue Crown Wings, Mac Royale and Melt 35 delivery/pickup only kitchen have all closed at 3208-10 N. Southport
- FlatTop Grill former space is for lease