Southport Then and Now: What We Gained, What We Lost, and What’s Next
Southport has gained major retailers and investment, but lost treasured pubs and small shops. What does that mean for the neighborhood's future?
Before the Big Brands: The Independent Southport Shops We Still Miss
A nostalgic look back at Perchance, M2, Cerato, She One, Mint Julep and other independent Southport shops before the national retail boom.
15 Years of Southport Corridor Chicago: How a Neighborhood Changed Since 2011
From a Facebook page in 2011 to a 4,500-post neighborhood archive: celebrating 15 years of Southport Corridor Chicago and the places we gained and lost.
The Red Balloon Company is closing on Southport
The Red Balloon Children’s boutique, located at 3651 N. Southport Avenue came out swinging in 2014, vowing to fight the national retail chains on the
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.
Holiday ready at the Red Balloon Co.
Holiday ready! 🎄🎁❄️📷 @theredballoonco (at The Red Balloon Co)
Fall 2016 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor
A great fall day on Chicago’s Southport Corridor made for perfect pictures around The ‘Port.
Summer 2015 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor
The rain has finally stopped long enough for us to get our annual photos of the Southport Corridor during summertime.
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.