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Crain’s: Chicago shopping strips on Southport, Armitage and Damen recover from 2020

The shopping corridors on Armitage, Southport and Damen avenues bounced back last year after 2020 doldrums, according to a new analysis from Stone Real Estate.

The horrific crime wave continues in Lakeview and Lincoln Park: CWB; GoFundMe Information now included

More horrific crime occurred over the past 24 hours. Robbers ambushed a man in Lincoln Park, shot him in his head after taking his phone.

Warning: the video from CWB is tough to watch.

Armed robber shoots man in Lincoln Park after demanding phone password

Lincoln Park shooting, robbery victim is identified in GoFundMe campaign

2 nights of armed robberies across Lakeview and Lincoln Park ends with victim critically injured by gunman

‘This lawlessness has to be stopped!’ Alderman demands action after a man is shot, gravely wounded during North Side robbery spree

Bally’s casino coming to Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the Bally’s proposal as her final selection for a Chicago casino Thursday.

Bally’s Chicago expected about 3 miles south of Lakeview

This is what is coming to the former Schoolyard Tavern

The former Schoolyard Tavern closed in 2020

Oros Apparel Opening First Brick-and-Mortar on Southport Avenue in Chicago

This will be the company’s first brick-and-mortar, with plans to open more

Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day: 3356 N. Greenview Avenue

Want to be blown away? Take a walk down Southport via Google maps in 2007

A blast from the past, or possibly you’re new to the area, be prepared to barely recognize what Southport Avenue looks like today. What surprises you and/or do you miss the most?

Link here from Google.

Lakeview hijacking rate doubles

A Community Mosaic is Coming to Southport

Southport’s Low-Line Market moved to Tuesdays for 2022

Vendor applications now open for Southport's weekly Low-Line Market.

4,000 electric scooters to hit Chicago streets and neighborhoods in May

Four thousand electric scooters — 1,000 of them integrated into the downtown Divvy bike-sharing system — will hit the streets next month and take their place as a permanent part of Chicago’s transportation system.