June 2026 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Music Box Theatre Set To Debut Long-Awaited Third Screen

One of Chicago’s most beloved movie houses is getting a major upgrade.

Rush Bowls Coming to North Southport Avenue

Another healthy dining concept is headed to Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

Chicago Approves Initial Funding for Foundry Park Along Southport Avenue

The massive Foundry Park redevelopment on Chicago’s North Side took a major step forward this week after the Chicago Community Development Commission approved an initial package of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for infrastructure and public space improvements.

Retailers Can’t Get Enough of Armitage and Southport

Armitage Avenue and Southport Corridor are proving once again why they remain two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhood shopping destinations.

Why Chicago’s New Buildings Keep Looking So… Basic

If you’ve looked at recent apartment developments across Chicago—especially on the North Side—you may have noticed a recurring theme: lots of dark brick, fiber cement panels, boxy balconies, and simple facades. Few ornate cornices. Few limestone masterpieces. Very little of the architectural drama that defined Chicago’s golden age of construction.

The reason isn’t a lack of imagination.