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About Chicago Tribune Freedom Center North
The Chicago Tribune Freedom Center North lived at 700 W Chicago Ave in Chicago's River West neighborhood. While historically a 115,000-square-foot distribution facility within the Tribune network, the space is no longer used as a performance or event venue. Demolition began in 2024 and was completed by early 2025 to clear the way for Bally’s Chicago and the future Universal Horror Unleashed attraction planned for 2027. This page provides a thorough overview of the site, including parking, transit access, and nearby accommodations and dining to help visitors and locals understand the area today and in the coming years.
Even though it isn’t a live-performance venue, the site sits in a well-served part of Chicago with easy access to transit and a cluster of River North and West Town hotels and restaurants. If you’re planning a visit to the neighborhood for work, redevelopment news, or curiosity about what’s next for the site, this guide has the essentials.
For travelers and locals, we’ve gathered practical details to help you navigate the area now that the structure has been cleared for new development. From transit choices via CTA to nearby parking options and recommended affiliate hotels and dining, you’ll find straightforward, no-fuss guidance aligned with our “You’ve Got a Guy” approach. Whether you’re researching the site for business decisions, redevelopment insights, or future entertainment plans, we’ve got you covered with reliable, easy-to-understand information.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Freedom Center North, 700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 (River West).
- Size: 115,000 square feet as a distribution facility; part of the Chicago Tribune printing/distribution network.
- Function: North distribution center for the Freedom Center complex; not a performance venue.
- Status: Demolished beginning Aug 2024; demolition completed by early 2025 to make way for Bally’s Chicago casino project.
- Future use: Universal Horror Unleashed announced to occupy the former Freedom Center North site (scheduled opening of the attraction for 2027).
- Transit: Near Halsted St and Chicago Ave; served by CTA bus routes (notably #66 Chicago on Chicago Ave) and area transit options.
- Parking: Nearby public lots/garages referenced in local guides (parking options exist around the West Town/River North area).
- Nearby hotels: Kinzie Hotel (20 W Kinzie St) and other River North/West Town hotels within a short distance.
- Notable events hosted: No public events venue use historically; demolition and redevelopment are the notable recent activities.