Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois
Chicago’s Southport Corridor in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood. All the latest news of what is happening in and around Lakeview's Southport Corridor neighborhood.
Jessica Bryant took to Instagram today to thank Chicago, and her and Kris’ time here in the city:
“Chicago, you were our beautiful home for almost 7 years! From being kids dating to marriage and a baby. Thank you for being a huge part of our lives”
3 former players rented 5k sf property in succession
Baseball players are famously superstitious so perhaps this particular Lakeview home held magic mojo for Wade Davis, Brandon Morrow and Craig Kimbrel when they played for the Cubs. All three pitchers rented the home, in succession.
The listing can be found here.
Continue reading “Lakeview house where 3 Cubs pitchers lived is for sale”Zia announced via Facebook that their last day is October 3, 2021. The space located at 3817 N. Ashland Avenue will be replaced by a Transit Oriented Development (aka, TOD). Rumors are still swirling they may take over the former Blue Bayou space on Southport.
Continue reading “Zia’s Lago Vista’s last day is October 3, 2021”
Several Chicago aldermen are calling for the city to mandate proof of vaccination for people visiting public indoor settings, a move already adopted in other cities like New York.
Continue reading “Aldermen want proof-of-vaccine rule to enter Chicago restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues”
The Lakeview zip codes, 60657 and 60613 are some of the most vaccinated in the country according to the CDC.
And from the Chicago Covid Tracking database, 60657 has 79.8% “at least one dose 12+” and 60613 has 81.5% “at least one dose 12+” vaccinated against Covid-19.
Amazon is offering to pay the full cost of college tuition, including books and fees, for its 750,000 hourly U.S. employees.
Amazon said Thursday it will offer to pay 100% of college tuition for its 750,000 U.S. hourly employees.
Continue reading “Work at Amazon, go to college for free”
Sept 8 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is working on a new type of point-of-sale system that can be sold to third-party sellers, Insider reported on Wednesday.
Continue reading “Amazon developing new point-of-sale system to attract small businesses – Insider”SF Giants third baseman Kris Bryant sat out Tuesday’s game with a wrist injury
Amazon is bringing its automated checkout technology to a pair of Whole Foods stores, the company announced Wednesday, marking the latest test of the grab-and-go system in a full-size supermarket.
Continue reading “Amazon brings its cashierless tech to two Whole Foods stores”
“A new fitness center opened in Wrigleyville last week, offering yoga classes, a climbing wall and a large fitness center.
WGN’s Marcella Raymond gave climbing a shot at the new ‘Movement Wrigleyville’, located steps from Wrigley Field at 1115 W. Addison Street.
The staff at Movement aims to offer guidance in difficult full-body workouts such as rock-climbing and yoga, especially for those just looking to get started.
The location just opened on September 1, and hosts a three-floor facility with one floor dedicated to fitness and group classes.”
“Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 storm on Sunday afternoon. One of the strongest hurricanes to hit the state on record, the devastation has been overwhelming, and more than a million people are without power.
When disaster strikes, pets suffer. And when PAWS is called upon to help, we always say yes.
Continue reading “Paws Chicago needs your help”
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