3347-49 N. Southport to resume construction
Following years of vacancy, demolition, and a prolonged period of inactivity due to the Covid pandemic, permits have once more been granted for the
Portillo’s Is Coming to Wrigleyville — Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
Chicago’s most famous hot dog and Italian beef chain, Portillo’s , is planning to open a brand-new restaurant in Wrigleyville , marking its fourth location
5-Story Apartment Building Approved For Former Stage 773 Site
A new apartment building is set to replace the former Stage 773 theater in Lakeview.
Fifth Third Bank on Southport Officially Closed, Redevelopment Planned for Site
The Fifth Third Bank branch located at 3604 N. Southport Avenue has officially closed as of July 10, 2025 .
Demolition Clears Path for New Development at 1412 West Belmont Avenue
The City of Chicago has issued a demolition permit for the one-story commercial property at 1412 West Belmont Avenue in Lake View.
Portland Leather Goods to Open Store in the Southport Corridor
Portland Leather Goods is preparing to open a new retail location at 3355 N. Southport Ave in Chicago’s Southport Corridor.
Another Change on Southport: Fifth Third Bank to Close This Summer
The Southport Corridor is about to see another significant change.
Southport, Bucktown & Armitage Are Booming—But Southport Is in a League of Its Own
While downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile continue to struggle with high vacancies and shifting consumer patterns , the city’s neighborhood retail
Hotel Chocolat opens on Southport Avenue Thursday, April 3, 2025
Hotel Chocolat, a renowned British chocolatier, is set to make its Chicago debut with the opening of two Velvetiser Cafe locations this April.
Colectivo Coffee Southport Corridor Delayed to Late 2025
Colectivo Coffee’s highly anticipated arrival in Lakeview’s Southport Corridor is taking longer than expected, but the Milwaukee-based coffee roaster
Colectivo Coffee Roasters Taking Shape on Southport as Construction Progresses
Colectivo Coffee Roasters, a Milwaukee-based coffee company, announced plans last year to open a new café at 3258 N.
Charlie Trotter’s Set to Reopen This Year, Son Confirms
Great news for our friends in The Armitage Quarter! Charlie Trotter’s, the renowned Chicago restaurant that closed in 2012 following the passing of its