
Author: Southport Corridor Chicago
New homes coming to West Lakeview
The parcel on West Wolfram is one of the last vacant sites in an area that has been made over from industrial to residential in recent decades.
Abercrombie & Fitch Southport Corridor opening December 17, 2021

Abercrombie & Fitch will be opening a new store at 3551 N. Southport Avenue on December 17, 2021 according to their Instagram post.
The new store will be in the former Uncle Dan’s / Gearhead space, next to The Butcher’s Tap. Abercrombie joins many national retailers on Southport Avenue in Chicago, voted one of the best shopping streets in Chicago.
Continue reading “Abercrombie & Fitch Southport Corridor opening December 17, 2021”Should the former Blue Bayou building be torn down?
A new listing brochure shows a new building rendering

The former Blue Bayou space has been vacant for years, and a new leasing brochure now shows a new concept for a future tenant. Is the old building worth saving or should it start from scratch to get a chance of a new life?
Comment below your thoughts, and see the full listing here.
Boka Restaurant Group leases Southport Lanes building
The Boka Group has officially leased the former Southport Lanes space, and is planning on bringing in a new restaurant concept to the Southport Corridor.

Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day

Take a tour around your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day. Located at 1445 W. Wolfram Street and listed currently at $2,295,000 for this 5 BR 5BA.
City Council Approves new rules and Dogs now allowed in Chicago bars

Dog owners will be allowed to bring their pups into some Chicago bars without the bar owner fearing a health citation under an ordinance approved by City Council Wednesday.
Continue reading “City Council Approves new rules and Dogs now allowed in Chicago bars”Framebridge Southport now open
Framebridge Southport is now open at 3453 N. Southport Avenue, next to Crosby’s Kitchen. Framebridge offers an affordable and hassle-free way to frame just about anything.

Claire’s is coming to 3530 N. Southport Avenue
Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce calendar of holiday festivities

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce has put out a calendar of holiday-themed activities that support local businesses.
Continue reading “Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce calendar of holiday festivities”The Guild is moving to 3717 N. Southport
Shop local!

The Guild is moving across the street to 3717 N. Southport Avenue, and its current space at 3726 N. Southport is for lease.
Continue reading “The Guild is moving to 3717 N. Southport”Schoolyard Tavern’s not reopening; space for lease

Schoolyard Tavern closed in October, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but some glimmer of light on Twitter appeared throughout the past year making us hopeful for a return.
This past week, Schoolyard Tavern’s space hit the market for lease, so it’s official that it is not coming back. Schoolyard joins other Southport favorites that are no longer here, including Southport Lanes, Mystic Celt, Justin’s and Newport Bar and Grill among others.
“Highly desirable corner location near the center of the Southport Corridor. 2,500 SF of space with a large outdoor patio. Bring your concept to an area with numerous national tenants and to a location that is 2 blocks from the Southport L stop.”
See the full listing here, and the full brochure below:














