Touring the Southport Corridor – Fall, 2024

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s North Side, the Southport Corridor is a vibrant, walkable district brimming with charm and character. Located primarily along Southport Avenue between Belmont Avenue to the south and Irving Park Road to the north, this bustling area has long been a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. The corridor offers a blend of historic architecture, tree-lined streets, trendy shops, cafes, and lively restaurants, making it a perfect place to explore.

A Very Southport Corridor Christmas

It’s that time of year to dust off the ladders –  and hang the lights! A very Southport Corridor Christmas around the neighborhood this year. It’s great to see – especially after a long 20 months of the pandemic.

Southport Avenue voted on USA Today as one of the best shopping areas in Chicago

Southport Avenue has been voted #6 in USA Today‘s top shopping areas in Chicago.

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Spring 2019 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor

We had an endless winter and cold, dreary spring, but the sun is finally shining and the Southport Corridor is getting ready for Summer. Here’s a tour around the ‘Port during the Spring of 2019.

Lush, Warby Parker, Bonobos

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Bruce 💣 Bomb coming to @lushcosmetics store near you

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Bruce 💣 Bomb coming to @lushcosmetics store near you! #wetdogsmell #balletforthesenses (at Lush Cosmetics Chicago – Southport)

Fall 2016 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor

A great fall day on Chicago’s Southport Corridor made for perfect pictures around The ‘Port.

Indira, Coda Di Volpe, Southport Lanes

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Lush Cosmetics coming to 3430 N. Southport Avenue

As we reported in December, Lush Cosmetics is coming to Chicago\’s Southport Corridor, and the confirmed location is 3430 N. Southport Avenue (the former Homemade Pizza Company building, owned by L3 Capital).  The space has been marketed by Cushman & Wakefield since 2014, and lease negotiations finalized towards the end of 2015.  The build-out and reconstruction should be starting shortly.

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Lush Cosmetics is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Lush Cosmetics will be opening a store on Southport as soon as January, location unknown at this point (but if we had to guess, it would be the former Homemade Pizza Company building).  We will update you as we hear more from Lush.