15 Years of Southport Corridor Chicago: How a Neighborhood Changed Since 2011
From a Facebook page in 2011 to a 4,500-post neighborhood archive: celebrating 15 years of Southport Corridor Chicago and the places we gained and lost.
Southport Then and Now: What We Gained, What We Lost, and What Comes Next
Southport Chicago then and now: explore how its national retailers, historic taverns, independent shops and neighborhood character changed from 2011 to 2026.
Before the Big Brands: Independent Southport Shops We Still Miss
Remember Perchance, M2, Cerato, She One, Mint Julep and the independent Southport boutiques that helped define Chicago's shopping corridor.
The Southport Bars We Wish We Could Bring Back
Remember Mystic Celt, Justin’s, Cullen’s, Newport Bar & Grill, Southport Lanes and Schoolyard Tavern—the Chicago neighborhood bars we still miss.
15 Years of Southport Corridor Chicago: How Our Neighborhood Changed Since 2011
15 years of Southport Corridor Chicago: revisit the pubs, boutiques, development, photos and neighborhood memories since the Facebook page began in 2011.
Boystown Halloween Parade 2026: Haunted Halsted Celebrates 30 Years With All-Day Festival
Haunted Halsted turns 30 on October 31, 2026. Here’s the schedule, parade route, family festival details, costume competition, and street closures.
What’s Going On at the Mercury Theater? Southport’s Historic Venue Has Been Dark for More Than Two Years
The Mercury Theater on Southport has been dark for more than two years. We reached out but haven't heard back. What has the neighborhood heard about its future?
Christkindlmarket Celebrates 30 Years as Wrigleyville Market Returns November 20
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville returns to Gallagher Way November 20 through December 31, 2026, as the Chicago holiday tradition celebrates 30 years.
Turkey Trot & Treat Brings 5K Run, Recovery Sessions and Giveaways to Arc’teryx Southport November 3
Arc’teryx Southport hosts Turkey Trot & Treat November 3, featuring group 5K runs, recovery sessions and giveaways in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Weekly Roundup: A Southport Farewell, a Diner’s Next Chapter, and a 55-Year Legacy’s Last Weekend
Southport Corridor & Wrigleyville — week of October 19, 2026 A week of milestones on and around Southport Avenue: a 23-year brunch institution announced its
Dollop Diner Is Coming to Southport Avenue: What to Know About the Chicago Brand
Dollop Diner will take over Southport Grocery & Cafe at 3552 N. Southport Avenue after its 2026 closing. Here's Dollop's history, locations and what the change means for Lakeview.
Chicago Beats Miami and Manhattan to Become America’s Hottest Rental Market in 2026
Chicago ranks No. 1 for rental competition in 2026. What does the housing crunch mean for Lakeview and the Southport Corridor?