Trader Joe's to Open New Location in Chicago's Logan Square

Grocery chain to take over former CVS drug store site in neighborhood

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, taking over the former CVS drug store at 2053 N. Milwaukee Ave. The new store will help serve residents who have faced challenges accessing the nearest Trader Joe's location across the North Branch of the Chicago River since the Cortland Street Bridge closed for rehabilitation.

Why it matters

The new Trader Joe's location will provide greater access to the popular grocery chain's products for Logan Square residents, especially with the nearby Cortland Street Bridge closure making it more difficult to reach the closest existing Trader Joe's store. This expansion is part of the company's ongoing growth strategy to serve more communities across the country.

The details

The new Trader Joe's location will occupy the former CVS drug store space at 2053 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square. In addition to the Trader Joe's, the building will also have space for two other retail tenants. An exact opening date for the new store has not yet been announced.

  • The Cortland Street Bridge, which connects Logan Square to the nearest existing Trader Joe's location, closed on September 22, 2025 and is expected to remain closed for 1.5 to 2 years for rehabilitation.

The players

Trader Joe's

A popular American grocery store chain known for its unique product selection and private label brands.

Ald. Daniel La Spata

The 1st Ward Alderman for the Chicago City Council, representing the Logan Square neighborhood.

Axis Realty

The real estate company that provided the flyer announcing the new Trader Joe's location.

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What they’re saying

“Y'all, with that Cortland Bridge with closed, if we couldn't get you to Trader Joe's, we decided to bring the Trader Joe's to you.”

— Ald. Daniel La Spata, 1st Ward Alderman (Social media video)

What’s next

An exact opening date for the new Trader Joe's location has not yet been announced, but the company will need to complete the buildout of the former CVS space before welcoming customers.

The takeaway

The new Trader Joe's in Logan Square will provide greater access to the popular grocery chain's products for residents in the neighborhood, especially with the nearby Cortland Street Bridge closure making it more difficult to reach the closest existing store location.