Chicago Approves $201.6 Million for Foundry Park, Including Long-Awaited 606 Trail Extension

A major transformation of the former Lincoln Yards site is moving forward — and it could eventually bring the popular 606 Trail much closer to Southport.

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Oktoberfest Chicago Returns to Southport Corridor This Weekend

One of the Southport Corridor’s biggest fall traditions is back this weekend as St. Alphonsus hosts Oktoberfest Chicago from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27.

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Trick or Treat on Southport Returns October 26 with Candy, Costumes and Halloween Fun

One of the Southport Corridor’s favorite fall traditions is back.

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56-Unit Mixed-Use Development Proposed Near Diversey Brown Line

A new mixed-use development could bring 56 apartments and new retail space to Diversey Parkway near the CTA Brown Line.

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Belmora Now Leasing in Lakeview, With Apartments Starting at $2,095

A major new residential development along Belmont Avenue has officially entered the leasing phase.

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Clark Street Live Bringing New Two-Day Music Festival to Wrigleyville in September

A brand-new street festival is coming to the heart of Wrigleyville this September.

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Southport Corridor to Welcome New Indoor Golf Club This Fall

A new concept blending indoor golf with a neighborhood club atmosphere is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor this fall.

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First Look at 3600 N. Southport: New Mixed-Use Development to Bring Retail and Apartments to The Southport Corridor

A new mixed-use development is moving forward at the northwest corner of Southport Avenue and Addison Street, replacing the former Fifth Third Bank property with retail space and apartments in the heart of Chicago’s Southport Corridor, and we now have the first set of renderings along with retail space information.

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Savannah Bananas Take Over Wrigley Field This Weekend: Everything You Need to Know

It’s finally here.

After months of anticipation, the Savannah Bananas are bringing Banana Ball to Wrigley Field this Friday through Sunday, transforming the Friendly Confines into one of the wildest sporting events Chicago has ever hosted.

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Colectivo Coffee Opens July 8 in Chicago’s Southport Corridor

After months of anticipation, Colectivo Coffee is officially set to open its newest Chicago café on Wednesday, July 8, bringing one of the Midwest’s most recognizable coffee brands to the heart of the Southport Corridor.

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Rush Bowls Coming to North Southport Avenue

Another healthy dining concept is headed to Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

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Chicago Approves Initial Funding for Foundry Park Along Southport Avenue

The massive Foundry Park redevelopment on Chicago’s North Side took a major step forward this week after the Chicago Community Development Commission approved an initial package of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for infrastructure and public space improvements.

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