Construction Underway at 3359 N. Southport (Former Starbucks)

Construction is underway at 3359 N. Southport and it\’s going up fast!  We\’re not sure what’s coming yet, but we’ll keep you posted!

Updated: We now know that it will be Fleet Feet and and expansion of Ivivva.

Target no longer coming to Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln?

The latest today from DNA Chicago is that Target is actively trying to sell the property at Belmont, Lincoln and Ashland.  You can read the entire article here.

Spring 2014 on the Southport Corridor

Finally getting nice again to walk around the neighborhood!

Schoolyard Tavern
The Princess Club
Southport Lanes
Justin\’s
Justin\’s
Jeni\’s Splendid Ice Creams
Gap Southport
Teavana (Under Construction)
Free People and Mystic Celt
Krista K and Lange\’s Lounge
Lange\’s Lounge
Splendid
Blue Mercury
Aligned Mordern Health
David\’s Tea
Anthropologie
She One and Anthony’s Italian Ice
Southport Grocery and Cafe
Lululemon
Lululemon
Southport’s People Spot (Under Construction)
Custom Eyes and Francesca’s Collection
M2, M4M, State Street Barbers
Sheil Park
Crosby’s Kitchen
Free People, Mystic Celt
Indira
Teavana, HomeMade Pizza Co.
Schoolyard Tavern

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