Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois
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 parking lot could be turning into the next mixed-use residential and retail building in the busy area around Clark and Belmont according to Ald. Tom Tunney’s website.
With Target and transit oriented apartments across the street, and the new Lakeview Collection development about to break ground, this area will be forever changed after 100+ years of older buildings.
From DNA Chicago (Now Block Club) in 2016:
“To some, the arrival of J. Crew on the Southport Corridor was just another sign the block was flourishing.
To others, it was less than thrilling.
“Can we stop drooling over this already?” one person wrote on Facebook. “We get it. Everyone on Southport loves basic, poorly made, over-priced clothing.”
Since Anthropologie arrived on Southport Avenue a decade ago, neighbors have cautiously guarded against the corridor losing its small business flavor. National chains like Gap, J. Crew and Lululemon might draw in visitors, but some worry the corridor risks becoming too bland to stand out and too costly for local shops and boutiques.
“I don’t think we’re there yet, where we really need to be worried we’re going to turn into the suburbs or North and Clybourn,” said Lee Crandell, executive director of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce. “But we want to maintain that diversity.”
It started with Anthropologie exactly 10 years ago.
Continue reading “Article from 2016: “Can Southport Stay Charming, Or Will National Chains Drive Out Diversity?””Another day, another new transit-oriented development (TOD) – this time on Ashland Avenue.
From Alderman Tunney’s Website:
Contemporary Concepts, in partnership with Wildwood Investments, an experienced Chicago-based multifamily investor (together, the “Sponsor”) is proposing to develop the property located at 3415-25 N. Ashland in the West Lakeview neighborhood. The project is currently zoned commercial; however, given the size and location of the lot, the Sponsor is proposing to rezone the project as multifamily and build a four-story, 53-unit masonry elevator building with a mix of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. The property will include five affordable units.
First reported today in Eater Chicago, signs are up at a new outpost of iconic Chicago chain Harold’s Chicken in a strip mall just west of Irving Park Road and Southport Avenue. The space, formerly a dry cleaners, is across the street from the Chicago City Soccer Club and blocks from Graceland Cemetery.
Continue reading “Harold’s Chicken Shack coming to Irving and Southport”Framebridge is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor, and here is a review of how the shop works
Framebridge is opening a Southport Corridor location at 3453 N. Southport, but what exactly is it?
Framebridge initially began as an e-commerce, online-only company, but started expanding to brick and mortar locations in 2019.
Continue reading “What is Framebridge?”Surveillance video shows traffic stop before fatal shooting of CPD Officer Ella French; 2 charged
Two people have been charged in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Officer Ella French who was killed during a traffic stop in West Englewood Saturday night. Her partner remains in the hospital after being shot.
Continue reading “#NeverForget Ella French”As promised, iconic Chicago hot dog stand the Wieners Circle has applied for a liquor license at 2622 N. Clark Street in preparation for its anticipated reopening that will for the first time include a bar.
Continue reading “The Weiners Circle to open by end of September”We took a little time away from social media, but are back and excited to tell you more about our renovation. We will reopen by the end of September with lots of fun new surprises, and look forward to seeing y’all
— The Wieners Circle (@TheWienerCircle) August 9, 2021
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”
Who else?
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”
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