Famous Footwear

Owner: William Berberich
Acct #430636
8
Total Licenses
5
Active
5
Locations
2018
Operating Since

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Business Summary

GrowingChainMulti-location operatorExpiring within 60 days

Famous Footwear has been operating in Chicago since 2018 (~8 years). They currently hold 5 active licenses (8 total on file) across 5 locations in NORTH PARK and WEST LAWN.

Primary activity: Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes (Retail - Apparel).

Notable: Growing, Chain, Multi-location operator, and Expiring within 60 days.

Most recent activity: renewal on 2026-09-02.

Locations

7 addresses on file
  • 7601 S CICERO AVE 1950West Lawn · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-09-02
    • Limited Business License2023-09-28
    • Limited Business License2020-08-24
  • 2947 W ADDISON STAvondale · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-09-02
    • Limited Business License2023-09-28
    • Limited Business License2020-08-24
  • 6181 N LINCOLN AVENorth Park · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-09-02
    • Limited Business License2024-03-19
    • Limited Business License2023-09-28
  • 4630 W IRVING PARK RD S-7Portage Park · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-09-02
    • Limited Business License2023-09-28
    • Limited Business License2020-08-24
  • 1730 W FULLERTON AVELincoln Park · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-09-02
    • Limited Business License2023-09-28
    • Limited Business License2020-08-24
  • 6201 N MCCORMICK RDNorth Park · 1 license · 1 permitInactive
    Licenses (1)
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2020-08-24
    Permits (1)
    • Express Permit Program · Operating2021-07-08
  • 17 E MONROE ST 1 7Loop · 1 licenseInactive
    Licenses (1)
    • Limited Business License2020-08-24

Activities

Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / ShoesRetail Sales of General Merchandise

Licenses

17 records

One row per license event since 2020. Tap any row for the full record. A renewal with no issuance below it points to a license first issued before our 2020 coverage window.

Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-09-02 · Expires 2026-09-15
License number
2684370
License code
1010
Site number
2
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
7601 S CICERO AVE 1950, CHICAGO, IL 60652
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-09-16
Payment date
2024-10-08
Date issued
2026-09-02
Expiration
2026-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
18
Precinct
43
Police district
8
Community area
West Lawn
Neighborhood
WEST LAWN
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-09-02 · Expires 2026-09-15
License number
2684411
License code
1010
Site number
3
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
2947 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-09-16
Payment date
2024-10-08
Date issued
2026-09-02
Expiration
2026-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
33
Precinct
4
Police district
17
Community area
Avondale
Neighborhood
AVONDALE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-09-02 · Expires 2026-09-15
License number
2961268
License code
1010
Site number
8
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
6181 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-09-16
Payment date
2024-10-08
Date issued
2026-09-02
Expiration
2026-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
50
Precinct
25
Police district
17
Community area
North Park
Neighborhood
NORTH PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-09-02 · Expires 2026-09-15
License number
2684425
License code
1010
Site number
4
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
4630 W IRVING PARK RD S-7, CHICAGO, IL 60641
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-09-16
Payment date
2024-10-08
Date issued
2026-09-02
Expiration
2026-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
45
Precinct
7
Police district
17
Community area
Portage Park
Neighborhood
PORTAGE PARK
SSA
28
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-09-02 · Expires 2026-09-15
License number
2684861
License code
1010
Site number
6
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
1730 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-09-16
Payment date
2024-10-08
Date issued
2026-09-02
Expiration
2026-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
32
Precinct
24
Police district
19
Community area
Lincoln Park
Neighborhood
LINCOLN PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2024-03-19 · Expires 2024-09-15
License number
2961268
License code
1010
Site number
8
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
6181 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-03-19
Payment date
2024-03-18
Date issued
2024-03-19
Expiration
2024-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
50
Precinct
25
Police district
17
Community area
North Park
Neighborhood
NORTH PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-09-28 · Expires 2024-09-15
License number
2684861
License code
1010
Site number
6
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
1730 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-09-16
Payment date
2022-12-05
Date issued
2023-09-28
Expiration
2024-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
32
Precinct
24
Police district
19
Community area
Lincoln Park
Neighborhood
LINCOLN PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-09-28 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2808547
License code
1010
Site number
7
DBA name
Famous Footwear #3656
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
6181 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
C_LOC
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-09-28
Payment date
2021-09-01
Date issued
2023-09-28
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
50
Precinct
25
Police district
17
Community area
North Park
Neighborhood
NORTH PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-09-28 · Expires 2024-09-15
License number
2684370
License code
1010
Site number
2
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
7601 S CICERO AVE 1950, CHICAGO, IL 60652
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-09-16
Payment date
2022-12-05
Date issued
2023-09-28
Expiration
2024-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
18
Precinct
43
Police district
8
Community area
West Lawn
Neighborhood
WEST LAWN
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-09-28 · Expires 2024-09-15
License number
2684425
License code
1010
Site number
4
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
4630 W IRVING PARK RD S-7, CHICAGO, IL 60641
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-09-16
Payment date
2022-12-05
Date issued
2023-09-28
Expiration
2024-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
45
Precinct
7
Police district
17
Community area
Portage Park
Neighborhood
PORTAGE PARK
SSA
28
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-09-28 · Expires 2024-09-15
License number
2684411
License code
1010
Site number
3
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
2947 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-09-16
Payment date
2022-12-05
Date issued
2023-09-28
Expiration
2024-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
33
Precinct
4
Police district
17
Community area
Avondale
Neighborhood
AVONDALE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2020-08-24 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2684802
License code
1010
Site number
5
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
6201 N MCCORMICK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60659
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-09-16
Payment date
2020-08-22
Date issued
2020-08-24
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
2021-09-01
Ward
50
Precinct
25
Police district
17
Community area
North Park
Neighborhood
NORTH PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2020-08-24 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2684861
License code
1010
Site number
6
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
1730 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-09-16
Payment date
2020-08-22
Date issued
2020-08-24
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
32
Precinct
24
Police district
19
Community area
Lincoln Park
Neighborhood
LINCOLN PARK
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2020-08-24 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2684425
License code
1010
Site number
4
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
4630 W IRVING PARK RD S-7, CHICAGO, IL 60641
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-09-16
Payment date
2020-08-22
Date issued
2020-08-24
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
45
Precinct
7
Police district
17
Community area
Portage Park
Neighborhood
PORTAGE PARK
SSA
28
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2020-08-24 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2684370
License code
1010
Site number
2
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
7601 S CICERO AVE 1950, CHICAGO, IL 60652
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-09-16
Payment date
2020-08-22
Date issued
2020-08-24
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
18
Precinct
43
Police district
8
Community area
West Lawn
Neighborhood
WEST LAWN
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2020-08-24 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2684411
License code
1010
Site number
3
DBA name
Famous Footwear
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
2947 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-09-16
Payment date
2020-08-22
Date issued
2020-08-24
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
33
Precinct
4
Police district
17
Community area
Avondale
Neighborhood
AVONDALE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2020-08-24 · Expires 2022-09-15
License number
2621864
License code
1010
Site number
1
DBA name
Naturalizer
Legal name
Bg Retail, LLC
Address
17 E MONROE ST 1 7, CHICAGO, IL 60603
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-09-16
Payment date
2020-08-22
Date issued
2020-08-24
Expiration
2022-09-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
1

Permits & Construction

Active permitExpress Permit Program

Property & Census

Neighborhood

Median household income
$34,565
Owner-occupied housing
49.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.3%
People per sq mi
7,628
White-collar workforce
67.3%
Census tract 17031130100 · ACS 5-year 2024

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