Chicago's old Morton Salt Factory is about to come Illinois' newest live music and event space. The redevelopment plan looks amazing. While we were still wondering how long it would be before we'd ever be able to enjoy live music in person, Chicago City Council was approving a great new spot for concerts and numerous other events. Illinois's Newest Live Music Venue Along the Chicago River on Elston Avenue, sits a very large sign featuring the iconic Morton Salt 'Umbrella Girl', it's in that spot where this new entertainment venue is landing. The salt storage and packaging facility closed in 2015 after operating in that space for 86 years.