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Guthries Tavern is back open!

Finally! Guthries Tavern is back open with new ownership after closing last summer due to Covid-19. From Guthries:

Zip codes 60657, 60613 over 80% vaccinated (12+)

Currently as of October 5, 60657’s rate is 80.3% according to the City of Chicago’s Covid dashboard. 60613 is even higher at 82% with at least one does, 12+ in age. This would mean Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the entire country.

2933 N. Southport Avenue condos listed

New condos are currently being built close to the Lincoln Hub, and the Penthouse prices have been revealed. A 3 BR is listed now at $1,125,000 with 1,325 sq. ft. on Redfin. See the details here.

Sunnyside taking over former Barleycorn space in Wrigleyville

Sunnyside Lakeview dispensary will move by mid-November

Cresco Labs hopes to relocate its Sunnyside Lakeview dispensary further south down Clark Street by mid-November, with representatives saying they’ve outgrown their long-time home.

Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day

Listed at $2.5m, this home is located at 1480 W. Grace Street. See the full listing here. Discussed on Crain’s Chicago, this was former Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel’s home.

BREAKING: Metallica playing intimate Chicago show at Metro tonight

Metallica recently made their return to the stage after, according to them, 738 days, with a surprise, last minute, intimate show at the 500-capacity Independent in San Francisco. Tonight they’re doing another intimate show in another city, Chicago. The show is at the Metro, where they last played in 1983, and tickets are on sale only at the venue box office in person.

On their site, Metallica write:

Scenes from Sam Adam’s Lakeview Taco Fest, 2021

Did you partake in Southport Corridor’s Taco Fest this past year? Here are some pics of the 2021 festival along Southport Avenue.

Town Hall Pub in Lakeview closes after owner dies from COVID-19

One of Chicago’s best-known dive bars has closed its doors for business.

Southport’s Annual Holiday Cocktail Crawl is Friday, December 3, 2021

Southport’s Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl will be back for 2021, after being cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19.

Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the country

The Lakeview zip codes, 60657 and 60613 are some of the most vaccinated in the country according to the CDC.

And from the Chicago Covid Tracking database, 60657 has 79.8% “at least one dose 12+” and 60613 has 81.5% “at least one dose 12+” vaccinated against Covid-19.

WGN: Movement Wrigleyville offers yoga, rock climbing and much more

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/new-fitness-center-in-wrigleyville-offers-yoga-rock-climbing-and-much-more/

“A new fitness center opened in Wrigleyville last week, offering yoga classes, a climbing wall and a large fitness center.

WGN’s Marcella Raymond gave climbing a shot at the new ‘Movement Wrigleyville’, located steps from Wrigley Field at 1115 W. Addison Street.

The staff at Movement aims to offer guidance in difficult full-body workouts such as rock-climbing and yoga, especially for those just looking to get started.

The location just opened on September 1, and hosts a three-floor facility with one floor dedicated to fitness and group classes.”

Sam of the S&G (Sam and George’s) passed away

We just learned that Sam of the S&G (Sam and George’s) passed away. The S&G has been at Southport and Wellington for well over 50 years. Back in the day, you had to go down to Wellington to get Breakfast- pre Starbucks. The restaurant is still in the family.

Rest in peace, Sam.