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Dining at Lou Malnati's, Sonic Can Benefit Homeless Families in Uptown

An Uptown social service agency is running the dine-out fundraiser.

Sonic Drive-In Throwing Uptown Block Party with 'Two Guys' from Commercials

Saturday is your chance to see if the comedic duo from the Sonic ads is as funny in person.

Sonic Drive-In Workers Walk Out After Payment Dispute in Uptown

Company officials said a computer glitch caused short checks.

Sonic Drive-In Opens in Uptown, Will Give Away Free Food to 20 for a Year

The official grand opening at 1022 W. Wilson Ave. still is scheduled for Tuesday.

Sonic Drive-In Opening May 6 on Wilson Avenue in Uptown

The fast-food chain announced the opening date on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon.

Sonic Drive-In Opening May Be Pushed to April Because of Brutal Winter

Spokespeople for the company said cold weather has put the freeze on Sonic's plans.

Sonic Drive-In Hiring in Uptown

Sonic expects to hire 75 to 100 people to work at its first Chicago location.

Sonic Drive-In Announces Groundbreaking Event, Details About New Restaurant

The restaurant will hire from 75 to 100 people, and is seeking other Chicago locations.

Sonic Drive-In Breaks Ground in Uptown, Will Be Chicago's First

January is the target for the opening of the Sonic Drive-In at 1016 W. Wilson Ave.

Uptown Sonic Drive-In Construction Could Start As Early As Oct. 1

The office of Ald. James Cappleman said the restaurant chain has finally cleared city red tape.

Sonic Drive-In Opening in Uptown Pushed Back to November

Officials had hoped for a late-summer opening before "red tape" stalled things.

Sonic Drive-In Aims To Open in Uptown by End of Summer

The popular franchise chose North Side neighborhood as its first Chicago location.

Sonic Coming to Uptown? Fast Food Chain Considers Vacant Lot on Wilson

The chain's first Chicago franchise would offer fan favorites, including Coney dogs and Cherry Limeade.

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