Southport Corridor Chicago

A list of growing Southport Corridor businesses that have closed permanently due to the Covid-19 Pandemic

It has been a very difficult time for all of us during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially for our local business community. Here is a growing list of businesses that have permanently closed during the pandemic.

DavidsTea on May 27, 2020
Fahlstroms Fresh Market on June 3, 2020
Frio Gelato on June 5, 2020
Mercury Theater on June 16, 2020
Cosmos Cleaners – July 2020
Guthries Tavern – July 24, 2020
Lou & Grey – July 23, 2020
Southport Blooms – August, 2020 (Now online only)
Hair Cuttery – Closed most Chicago locations during Covid due to a buy-out as of August, 2020
Hanna Andersson – August, 2020
Redmond’s Ale House – September 13, 2020
Southport Lanes – September 27, 2020
Schoolyard Tavern – October 4, 2020

We will keep the list updated as the year continues, and please remember to support our local businesses, services and restaurants.

$Fall 2014 on Chicago\'s Southport Corridor$

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From Block Club Chicago: Lakeview Leaders Want To Close Side Streets To Create More Outdoor Seating For Restaurants

From Block Club Chicago – The closures could begin as early as June 19 and are expected to run Friday evenings through Sunday.

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These Southport Corridor locations are hiring

Looking for work in the neighborhood? Plenty of places are hiring, and here is a direct link to all the opportunities in and around the Southport Corridor. Note: this google jobs link will only work on a computer browser, not a mobile device unfortunately.

The 2020 Low-Line Market is back, albeit with some safety changes this year

Southport’s annual Low-Line farmer’s market is back this year starting Thursday, June 4 – October 15, 3:30 – 7:30 PM, with Covid-19 safety precautions in place.

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AuraCandleBar coming to 3338 N. Southport Avenue

An update from our January post, AuraCandleBar is coming to 3338 N. Southport Avenue, former space of The Homeland Group real estate office.

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3347-49 Transit Oriented Development Approved

Last year, proposed plans came out on a new TOD development replacing an abandoned building at 3347-49 N. Southport. The original proposal was not received too well by the community, and the developer came back with a new plan, going from 6 floors down to 5 back in November, 2019. That still was met with mixed reaction due to too many units. In December, 2019, the developer came back reducing the amount of apartments to 27. All other building characteristics remained the same. As of March, 2020, the development has been approved according to Ald. Tom Tunney’s website.

Details on the updated development:

2020 City of Chicago Summer Events Calendar (Released prior to COVID-19 Restrictions)

Update: Due to COVID-19, most of these events have been cancelled.

Spring is in the air so get your calendars out and start making plans for Summer, 2020!

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Spaderma coming to 3200 N. Southport Avenue

The transit-oriented development (TOD) at 3200 N. Southport now has its first retail tenant signed, spaderma. According to spaderma\’s website, it specializes in advanced skincare, cosmetic injections, laser hair removal and lip filler. The medical skin care and laser institute currently has locations in Lincoln Park, the West Loop and the North Shore. Spaderma will take the south east portion of the retail area and the second retail area is still TBD.

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3714 N. Southport Retail / New Development for Lease

Looks like it could be the end to this classic building on Southport Avenue. According to this listing, 3714 N. Southport is next in line for redevelopment where Stella Blue is currently located.

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Retail Rumors: Aura Candle Bar Coming to 3338 N. Southport

A website, Facebook page and Instagram page has been set up for Aura Candle Bar at 3338 N. Southport, former home of The Homestead Group. Information is also listed on the Chamber of Commerce website as well. More to come soon.

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The Red Balloon Company is closing on Southport

The Red Balloon Children’s boutique, located at 3651 N. Southport Avenue came out swinging in 2014, vowing to fight the national retail chains on the Southport Corridor.

“Someone’s gotta do their part to fight the national big box encroachment,” the owner said to then DNA Chicago.

Unfortunately, The Red Balloon announced their closure on January 1 and will now remain at their Bucktown location. Did you shop at The Red Balloon? What can save small independent shops on Southport?