October 2021 – Page 2 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Guthries Tavern Reopens, an in depth look around

Over $500K in renovations, there’s a bigger beer selection, new craft cocktails, and the same beloved board games

“Guthries Tavern, the Lakeview neighborhood bar that brought regulars to tears when it closed nearly 15 months ago, is back open under new management and $500,000 in renovations. The bar was packed on opening weekend with patrons who were delighted and grateful that apparently nothing had changed since they last visited in July of 2020.

Mercury Theater on Southport is back

“The first few months on the job for Mercury Theater Chicago artistic director Christopher Chase Carter have been, in his words, “a reality check.”

Zoning Approved for new TOD at 2256 W. Irving Park Road

Chicago remains the second worst served postal district in the country

Postal delivery delays slammed at congressional field hearing in Chicago

This development is coming to 1754 W. Addison Street

“The Committee on Zoning has approved rezoning for a new mixed-use development at 1754 W. Addison Street in Roscoe Village.

Chicago Cubs name Carter Hawkins as new general manager

Shopping small on Southport Avenue

The news of Abercrombie & Fitch has been one of the biggest commenting events on our social media platforms, and one of the highest views on the blog. However, many of you have commented about chain stores taking over and that you would rather shop small. Here’s some of the favorite small businesses on Southport Avenue in Chicago. Which one is your favorite(s)?

Renovation and new name & mission plans for Athenaeum Theatre on Southport Avenue

Now called the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, the historic venue at 2936 N Southport Ave. is slated to undergo a series of renovations.

M2 Boutique closing end of October

In a Instagram post, M2 says its farewell, says a “retail tobacco shop” is coming to their space.

Damen, Armitage and Southport are changing. Can their quirky vibes be maintained?

Article from The Chicago Tribune, 2017

This is what is coming to 3015 N. Southport Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved variations for a residential development at 3015 N Southport Avenue in Lake View. Located along N. Southport Avenue, the site is an existing surface parking lot placed adjacent to a public alley.