Splendid Southport’s Grand Opening Party – Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join the fun on April 26 at Splendid Southport!  You can RSVP at rsvp_southport@vfc.com.

The Red Balloon Company Children’s Store is coming to 3651 N. Southport Avenue

The Red Balloon Co. children’s store is moving to the old Bull-eh-dia’s location, at 3651 N. Southport Avenue.  This building will be torn down and should be finished by the end of the year.

Red Balloon is looking to fight the “big box” retailing that is coming in.

You can read the entire article from DNA Chicago here.  

Bucktown Location

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Splendid Coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Familiar with the clothing store Splendid?  They are coming to Southport this spring.  We’ve been hearing the rumors for some time and the Lakeview Chamber confirmed today.  Like?

Construction underway at 3446 N. Southport Avenue

L3’s mega project currently has its windows papered over and construction is underway for national retail.  The building is currently off-market, with an un-announced tenant.

See the listing here.

Southport Snow Day: January 6, 2014

Here is a list of Southport businesses closed on Monday:

Candyalitylululemon athletica SouthportAthleta at SouthportFree People Southport,Burger BossDivvy BikesThe Southport Grocery & CafeThe Music Playhouse,Southport LanesChicago Public SchoolsThe Peace SchoolTom Tunney‘s office, Lake View YMCAKriser\’s For Your Pet\’s All-Natural LifeCafe TolaZachiMint JulepM2 Boutique

Local businesses – comment on this post if you are open or closed!
#SnowDay #Chiberia #SouthportCorridor #Southportberia 2014 – stay warm, everyone!


Uncle Fun on Belmont Retiring

From Uncle Fun’s Facebook Page:

UNCLE FUN RETIRING!
EVERYTHING IN STORE 50% OFF OR MORE.

Don’t forget to come in a share memories with Uncle Fun himself! We will be brining in new stuff everyday from warehouse and basement, including our regular jokes and merchandise, antique toys and collectables, and items from private collection. The Uncle has also collected outsider art and fun crap!
Ted is retiring to balmy Baltimore with his husband and dog Archie.
COME SHOPPING, LEAVE SMILING!

PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO EVERYONE WHO NEEDS A LITTLE FUN IN THEIR LIFE.

https://www.facebook.com/unclefunchicago

Construction has started at Hot Mama at 3440 N. Southport Avenue

For all you hot mom’s out there.

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Construction at 3428 N. Southport Avenue has Topped Out

Construction has topped out at 3428 N. Southport Avenue, former home to Bell Studio. Look for national retail (yet unknown) and 3 full residential units in the spring.