Goodbye, Lakeview Giordano’s: City Council approves redevelopment at 1040 W. Belmont

One of Lakeview’s longtime pizza locations is on its way out.

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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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99-Unit Apartment Development Moving Forward At 3233 N. Sheffield After $6.25 Million Property Sale

A long-awaited redevelopment just north of Belmont is officially moving closer to reality.

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Chicago’s Little Goat Diner Named One of Illinois’ Must-Try Diners

One of Chicago’s most recognizable neighborhood restaurants has earned another statewide honor.

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Chicago City Council has approved a new mixed-use development at 3611 N. Halsted Street in Lakeview

The 12-story project, planned by DLG Development and designed by Studio Dwell Architects, will bring 188 apartments to the currently vacant site between Addison and Waveland. The building will also include a small ground-floor café, 77 parking spaces, 188 bike spaces, and 38 affordable units.

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Lucky Strike Wrigleyville Closes, Leaving One of the Largest Entertainment Vacancies in the Neighborhood

Another high-profile Wrigleyville entertainment destination has gone dark.

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Illinois Taxes Push DraftKings to Shut Down Wrigley Field Sportsbook After Just Two Years

DraftKings is shutting down its in-person sportsbook next to Wrigley Field, and the company is making it clear that Illinois’ increasingly aggressive tax structure is a major reason why.

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Whole Foods Replaces Planned Amazon Fresh at Belmont & Halsted

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Demolition Permit Pending for Drive-Thru Bank at Southport & Addison as Residential Project Moves Forward

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Expands in Chicago — Southport Corridor Under Active Consideration

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Redevelopment Begins at Former Fifth Third Bank Site on Southport

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