The Alley, iconic Chicago punk store, is for sale in Avondale

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Alley, a mainstay store for Chicago's punk and counter-culture community, is now for sale.

The store has closed and reopened multiple times in the past decade. The original location at 3228 North Clark Street closed in 2015, after 39 years in the Lakeview neighborhood. The Alley reopened in 2017 in a smaller space, and then closed its doors again in 2018.

The Avondale location at 2620 W. Fletcher St is now for sale. That location is now for sale. The owner, Mark Thomas, said he's looking for someone who wants to take over the 45-year-old business and continue it.

He cited his age and some health issues as reasons why he can no longer remain as its owner.