Only a week into the month, May has bestowed upon us a slew of closings, new development plans and changes around Logan Square.
Milshire Hotel Closing This Month
First on the docket was the announcement that Milshire Hotel would be closed to its current residents by May 31, reports DNAinfo.
Milshire Hotel currently serves as one of two single-room occupancy (SRO) buildings in Logan Square. Those staying in the SRO are charged for each night of their stay.
Although some Logan Square residents believe Milshire attracts too much of a “transient” population, many others are concerned about where Milshire’s current residents will find housing.
A new SRO development for the 2300 block of north California Avenue currently being proposed in the neighborhood is unlikely to serve the same customer base.
Neighborhood opposition to the new construction is also growing, led by the group Save the Boulevards, reports Curbed Chicago.
Johnny’s Grill Closed Abruptly
News that Johnny’s Grill (2545 N. Kedzie Blvd.) closed suddenly rolled in Friday morning from Curbed Chicago.
Windows of the establishment that served Logan Square for several decades were papered up, and “For Rent” signs posted in the windows.
Neighbors are currently speculating on who will move into the neighborhood’s prime location.
More Johnny’s coverage is available from DNAinfo.
Milwaukee & California Food Re-Opening
Small grocery store Milwaukee & California Food, which was forced to close earlier this year to make way for the expansion of Cozy Corner (2294 N. Milwaukee Ave.), has found a new home on Milwaukee Avenue across from the Congress Theater.
A sign for the store’s new location touts that it will be run “with the same quality service of our former location.”
Cozy Corner’s expansion is expected to be ready some time this spring.
Hot Doug’s Doug Sohn Taking “Permanent Vacation” Come October
Hot Doug’s (@hotdougs, 3324 N. California Ave.), the self titled “Sausage Superstore and Encased Meat Emporium” that’s held a spot on the corner of California Avenue and Roscoe since 2004, will serve customers for the last time October 3, DNAinfo reported Tuesday morning.
Chicagoans young and old, construction workers, men and women in business attire and out-of-towners unaware of the closing news lined up along the Roscoe Street side of the building in anticipation of their hot dogs just as they would any other day. The difference between any other day and yesterday was the presences of numerous media outlets covering the breaking news.
Hot Doug’s will remain open during its normal hours through October 3, except for a few days in May when they will observe Memorial Day from May 26 to 28.
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