Six Corners Association to Dissolve by End of 2026
The nonprofit organization will cease operations permanently following its final scheduled event on Dec. 4, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Six Corners Association, which has operated since 2002, will officially dissolve at the end of 2026. This move comes as the organization lacks the necessary tax funding to continue its work in the Portage Park business district.
Why it matters
The organization faced significant operational challenges after city officials cut its funding in 2022. The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce has since assumed the promotional responsibilities once handled by the association.
The association operated for 25 years before deciding to dissolve due to a lack of tax funding. Its final event is scheduled to take place at 3638 N. Pulaski Road.
The players
Six Corners Association
This nonprofit organization was established in 2002 to promote and manage the business district located in the Portage Park neighborhood.
Portage Park Chamber of Commerce
This local business advocacy group serves the Portage Park community and currently handles the promotional responsibilities for the local taxing district.
City Council Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development
This municipal government body oversees economic development initiatives and infrastructure planning for the City of Chicago.
Six Corners Chamber of Commerce
This entity was previously tasked with leading the local taxing district until it lost city funding in 2022 following mismanagement allegations.
The details
The City Council Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development previously appointed the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce to manage the local taxing district in 2020. After that group lost its funding amid mismanagement allegations in 2022, the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce took over management of the district in 2023.
Timeline
The Six Corners Association began its operations in 2002.
The Six Corners Chamber of Commerce took over the taxing district management in 2020.
City officials cut funding to the Six Corners Chamber in 2022.
The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce assumed the leadership of the taxing district in 2023.
The association will host its final event on Dec. 4, 2026.
Market Landscape
The dissolution reflects the ongoing restructuring of local business district management within Chicago's Special Service Area tax district program. This transition consolidates influence under the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce as it absorbs remaining operational duties.
Local residents and business owners will see the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce serve as the primary entity for district promotion moving forward. The change concludes the association's long-term administrative role in the Six Corners area.
The takeaway
The dissolution highlights the importance of financial oversight and structural stability for local nonprofit community organizations. Residents can look toward the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce for continued neighborhood advocacy.
What happens next
The association is scheduled to host its final event at La Villa Restaurant on Dec. 4, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on regional business changes, visit the Chicago Openings & Closings section.
More information
Read the final event details for the upcoming closure.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Block Club Chicago.
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