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.
A new development has been approved at 3179 N. Clark Street called Lakeview Connection. This is currently the site of Fifth Third Bank’s drive through, and will include a smaller version of the branch, with several more retail spaces available.
A grocery store tenant has taken the second floor, and the rumor is that it will be Amazon Fresh.
Continue reading “Approved: The Lakeview Connection”Beermiscuous Lakeview, a Craft beer bar & bottle shop at 2812 N Lincoln Avenue is now requiring patrons to be fully vaccinated for indoor dining.
In a message on their social media accounts, the establishment wrote:
“We have unanimously decided as a staff to require proof of vaccination for all indoor dining, effective today. This decision was made for the sake of our guests’ safety as well as our own. We will check for vaccination status as we check IDs. Thanks for sticking with us, cheers.”
We have unanimously decided as a staff to require proof of vaccination for all indoor dining, effective today. This decision was made for the sake of our guests’ safety as well as our own. We will check for vaccination status as we check IDs. Thanks for sticking with us, cheers. pic.twitter.com/mvhLRQdpwz
— Beermiscuous-Lakeview (@Beermiscuous) August 3, 2021
Beermiscuous joins a long list of public bars, venues and restaurants that are requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination for service.
As we announced back in July, Framebridge is coming to Southport Avenue and is now hiring.
“Our mission is to make it easy for you to tell your story by framing the things you love. We hope you have a home or office that is personal to you and reflects the things that make you happy.”
Continue reading “Framebridge coming to 3453 N. Southport Avenue”
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Just over a week ago, we watched three of the most beloved players in Chicago Cubs history packed up and shipped off at the MLB trade deadline – including former National League MVP Kris Bryant, who went to the San Francisco Giants in return for a pair of prospects.
In the days that followed, Cubs president of Jed Hoyer somehow thought it was a good idea to air his dirty laundry, accusing the trio of not actually wanting to stay in Chicago long-term, which prompted Anthony Rizzo to immediately offer his take on what transpired prior to his departure.
Continue reading “Kris Bryant makes it clear: the Chicago Cubs front office cannot be trusted”The Maroon 5 show at Wrigley Field originally scheduled for June 13, 2020, has been rescheduled for Monday, August 30, 2021 and will feature special guest Blackbear.
Maroon 5 ticket(s) purchased on Cubs.com are valid for the August 30, 2021 show at Wrigley Field.
Detailed information, including a refund option, was communicated directly to Maroon 5 ticket buyers who purchased tickets on Cubs.com.
The Hella Mega Tour, which includes Green Day, Fallout Boys, and Weezer, will be coming to Wrigley Stadium on August 15th.
The Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer at Wrigley Field originally scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2020, has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Hella Mega Tour ticket(s) purchased on Cubs.com are valid for the August 15, 2021 show at Wrigley Field.
This will require street closures and other parking restrictions beginning on August 12nd through August 16th. For a full list of impacted streets, concert logistics, and public safety rules for the day of the concert.
Continue reading “The Hella Mega Tour at Wrigley Field is August 15, 2021”Schoolyard’s cryptic Tweets suggests the Southport institution is coming back
Schoolyard Tavern closed October 4, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but recently has been sending several cryptic tweets that gives us hope it will not be suffering the same fate as Southport Lanes.
The bar is currently gutted on the inside and the bar is completely removed as of August, 2021.
— Schoolyard Tavern (@schoolyardbar) July 21, 2021
And let’s not forget this tweet back in February:
This thing on?
— Schoolyard Tavern (@schoolyardbar) February 14, 2021
Fingers crossed they come back bigger and better than ever before.
Optima Lakeview, a seven-story retail and apartment development is located at 3460 N Broadway
From Chicago Yimby: “Facade installation is now in its final stretch for Optima Lakeview, a seven-story retail and apartment development by Optima Inc. Located at Lakeview East‘s 3460 N Broadway, the new development will yield a total of 14,000 square feet of retail and 198 apartments, ranging from one-bedrooms through three-bedrooms.
The Gensler-designed addition could include new food and beverage options and an on-site DraftKings
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks unanimously voted Thursday to approve the Cubs‘ plans to build a two-story sportsbook adjacent to Wrigley Field.
The addition will take at least a year to build, sources told ESPN. It will be open to the public before, during and after games, and while fans will be able to enter Wrigley Field from inside the sportsbook, they won’t be required to be attending the game to make bets inside.
Continue reading “Betting site next to Wrigley Field approved”Full vaccination is now required +14 days will now be required for all events
Lincoln Hall and Schubas announced today you must be fully vaccinated to attend an event.
Rapid COVID-19 testing will be available at festival gates, and people who are unvaccinated can get a Moderna shot at the fest.
From Block Club Chicago, people can get tested for and vaccinated against coronavirus this weekend at the Northalsted Market Days.
Market Days is partnering with Northshore Clinical Labs and Special Events Management to offer free coronavirus tests ahead of the festival and at its entrance gates, according to a statement. There also will be a vaccination booth inside the fest, which runs Friday-Sunday in Lakeview’s Northalsted neighborhood.
Continue reading “Market Days offering rapid Covid Testing, Vaccinations”
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