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Curious, A Comfort Food BYOB Bistro, Opens Tuesday Night in UK Village

"Curious is urban comfort food, the food of our world," chef Laurel Khan said.

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Dollop Coffee Closing Lakeview Location, Moving Training Downtown

The coffee shop has been in Lakeview for years.

Chicago Writers Studio Opening Amid Burgeoning Literary Scene In Beverly

Cole Lavalais wants to help writers complete their first novel, screenplay, short story and more.

Kiddie Kouture Will Not Reopen Beverly Storefront, Online Store Planned

Kiddie Kouture opened in July 2015 with the of intent selling age-appropriate and American-made items.

First All-Vegan Bakery In Chicago Taking Kitchen 17 Space In Lakeview

Pie, Pie My Darling expects to open in late summer.

Mizrahi Grill And Its 'Real Shawarma' Replacing Meatball Hero In Lakeview

The Mediterranean restaurant is branching out from its Highland Park location.

Little Italy »

Three Aces On Taylor Closing For Good Next Week, Owner Says

Known for its large outdoor beer garden, the Taylor Street joint will close for good on Sunday.

Logan Square »

Deadbolt, Two Way's Replacement, Opens Friday

The old Two Way, 2412 N. Milwaukee Ave., has been completely transformed.

West Loop Wine Bar, Salon Join Bed & Breakfast In Old Holography Museum

The former publishing house and casket factory takes on new life as the Publishing House B&B this June.

Boxing Gym To Open In Milwaukee Ave. Storefront In Wicker Park This Summer

The club features 54 punching bags and group classes that are based on boxing and kickboxing.

Twisted Scissors Gets A Little Sister In New Avondale Salon: Take A Look

The new salon opens 10 years after Twisted Scissors got its start in Logan Square.

Ronero's Esco Bar Opens Friday on Randolph In West Loop

With live entertainment, the rum bar serves up large format cocktails in rose gold swans.

Lawrence House's Neighborhood Bar Larry's Now Open

The neighborhood bar opened this week in the lobby of the Lawrence House.

Norwood Park »

Shuttered Sally's Waffle Shoppe To Be Replaced By Cozy Corner: Owner

The new restaurant will be remodeled and likely open in June, Sally's owner Dimitrios Tingas said.

Yolk To Expand Breakfast Chain To Wicker Park, Bucktown

Eatery known for large brunch menu with different spins on eggs benedict and omelets.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.