Southport Then and Now: What We Gained, What We Lost, and What’s Next
Southport has gained major retailers and investment, but lost treasured pubs and small shops. What does that mean for the neighborhood's future?
Before the Big Brands: The Independent Southport Shops We Still Miss
A nostalgic look back at Perchance, M2, Cerato, She One, Mint Julep and other independent Southport shops before the national retail boom.
The Southport Bars We Wish We Could Bring Back: Remembering Six Neighborhood Favorites
Remembering Mystic Celt, Justin's, Cullen's, Newport Bar & Grill, Southport Lanes and Schoolyard Tavern—and what their closures meant to Lakeview.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Southport Grocery & Cafe to Close at Year’s End After 23 Years on Southport Avenue
After 23 years, Southport Grocery & Cafe will close at the end of 2026 — and owner Lisa Santos confirmed that Dollop Diner, the local Chicago chain's Andersonville brunch spot,…