Businesses on Chicago and Halsted, including Jerk. Jamaican Barbecue (811 W Chicago Ave), Eggholic (833 W Chicago Ave Fl 1), and Taco Pros (833 W Chicago Ave Fl 1) are open despite the ongoing construction of the Chicago-Halsted Bridge and Viaduct Project.

As you might imagine, the construction project has caused sales for businesses in this area to drop significantly. Now more than ever, these businesses need our support to make it through the project.

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Ordering directly from their websites, visiting for dine-in, picking up food to-go, and placing a catering order are all great ways we can support these businesses.

The Chicago-Halsted Bridge and Viaduct Project began in August 2025. Currently, Chicago Avenue is fully closed in both directions to all traffic.

Enjoy delicious food from one of these eateries for a pick-me-up this summer. Your order will have the added community benefit of strengthening these businesses and the jobs they provide to Chicago residents during these challenging times.

Eggholic is casual Indian street food business serving egg-focused dishes, sandwiches, and curries with delicious drink varieties.

Jerk. Jamaican Barbecue is a relaxed joint featuring Jamaican BBQ, cocktails, and craft beer. Dine-in and catch the World Cup finals, or order to-go from their website.

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Taco Pros is a local restaurant serving Mexican dishes. The business has a warm and inviting atmosphere and provides comfortable dine-in services, as well as catering for your upcoming events.

AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago is a unique relaxation space perfect for your next staycation. The spa offers a curated experience honoring the refurbished industrial building.

Venturing up Halsted, you'll find Dog.Hotel/Daycare (1030 N Halsted St), a convenient and dynamic boarding and daycare service for dogs.

Also up Halsted, on Goose Island, is Albatross Wine (1000 N North Branch St). Albatross offers tastings, curation, and distribution of specialty wines, backed by their owner and head sommelier with over 25 years of experience, Ninos Andrews.

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Construction on Halsted and Chicago is ongoing and the project is expected to be completed in December 2026.

For more information, and for construction updates on Halsted, please visit @NorthBranchWorks on Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.

North Branch Works is a nonprofit neighborhood economic development organization. The Chicago Avenue Bridge project is in our service area, and we are working closely with these businesses.

As a delegate agency for the City of Chicago, North Branch Works connects businesses to grants, city programs, and growth opportunities.

We also host a variety of networking events during the year that bring together business owners, elected officials, community groups, and our partners.

Stay tuned for more updates about the Chicago Avenue Bridge project.

Feature image credits (from top left): Jerk. Jamaican Barbecue, AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago, Taco Pros, Dog. Hotel | Daycare, Eggholic Chicago, Albatross Wine