Trick or Treat Southport Avenue is today

From the Lakeview Chamber: 2021 LIST OF ACTIVITIES:

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Former Southport Lanes site no longer listed for lease

New restaurant rumors swirling around

Southport Lanes closed for good last Fall, and for the past year, the site has been listed for lease. Recently, Mid-America Real Estate had the site active for lease, but has recently taken it down.

In the SoPo rumor-ville, the building could be leased (or in the process of being leased) by The Boka Restaurant Group as a new restaurant.

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Lincoln Yards breaks ground on a $5B mega-project that will transform Chicago’s North Side

After years of planning, Sterling Bay broke ground this week on a life sciences center for Chicago’s biotechnology needs.

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Guthries Tavern Reopens, an in depth look around

Over $500K in renovations, there’s a bigger beer selection, new craft cocktails, and the same beloved board games

“Guthries Tavern, the Lakeview neighborhood bar that brought regulars to tears when it closed nearly 15 months ago, is back open under new management and $500,000 in renovations. The bar was packed on opening weekend with patrons who were delighted and grateful that apparently nothing had changed since they last visited in July of 2020.

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Zoning Approved for new TOD at 2256 W. Irving Park Road

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Chicago remains the second worst served postal district in the country

Postal delivery delays slammed at congressional field hearing in Chicago

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This development is coming to 1754 W. Addison Street

“The Committee on Zoning has approved rezoning for a new mixed-use development at 1754 W. Addison Street in Roscoe Village.

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Shopping small on Southport Avenue

The news of Abercrombie & Fitch has been one of the biggest commenting events on our social media platforms, and one of the highest views on the blog. However, many of you have commented about chain stores taking over and that you would rather shop small. Here’s some of the favorite small businesses on Southport Avenue in Chicago. Which one is your favorite(s)?

Renovation and new name & mission plans for Athenaeum Theatre on Southport Avenue

Now called the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, the historic venue at 2936 N Southport Ave. is slated to undergo a series of renovations.
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This is what is coming to 3015 N. Southport Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved variations for a residential development at 3015 N Southport Avenue in Lake View. Located along N. Southport Avenue, the site is an existing surface parking lot placed adjacent to a public alley.

The property is between W Wellington Avenue and W Nelson Street. CA Ventures is the developer behind the project.

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Are You Ready For the Return of Abercrombie & Fitch?

Abercrombie & Fitch is coming to 3551 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago

From Popsugar: “In a funny generational twist, millennial-favorite brand turned problematic fave Abercrombie & Fitch is trending on TikTok via influencerscurve models (we see you, Remi Bader!), and everyday shoppers.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Southport Corridor now hiring

Abercrombie & Fitch will be opening this winter

Abercrombie & Fitch is coming to 3551 N. Southport Avenue this winter and is now hiring.

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