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Openings & Closings

Ella Elli Sets March Opening Date For Southport Corridor Spot

The French-Italian restaurant will be the 11th for 4 Star Restaurant Group.

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Freshii Opening Illinois Center Restaurant Soon

There will be free food when they do.

Logan Square »

Owen + Alchemy, Logan Square's Trendy Juice Bar, Closed 'Indefinitely'

The shop has been selling high-end, cold-pressed juice at 2355 N. Milwaukee Ave. since 2014.

Logan Square »

Makeover Of Former Two Way Lounge Corner Continues With Craft Cocktail Spot

It's the latest venture for the Furious Spoon team and mixologist Dustin Drankiewicz.

Roti Opening Tuesday Night In Hyde Park

The restaurant is offering a free meal to people who donate to the Hyde Park Art Center at the door.

Logan Square »

Farm-To-Table Restaurant Daisies Taking Over Former Analogue Bar

Owner and chef Joe Frillman's resume includes Balena, The Bristol and Perennial Virant.

New Espresso Bar Joy Cafe Opening In Bridgeport

It's called Joy Cafe, and the menu includes espresso and pastries.

Logan Square »

Surf Bar In Logan Square To Close, Become Emporium Pop-Up Event Space

The space will team up with popular liqueur Fernet-Branca on the new spot for "limited-run concepts."

Beatrix Opening Third Location In West Loop This Spring

The restaurant will be Lettuce Entertain You’s first restaurant in the West Loop.

Mt. Greenwood »

Chicago Creampuffs & Cakes Closes In Mount Greenwood

Owner Emma Dearth said she closed her bakery to spend more time with her family.

Selam Market Returns With New Bar, Restaurant, Same Famous Injera

The Ethiopian restaurant and bar will host a grand opening Jan. 14.

Batter & Berries Chef Taking Over Tip Top Inn In The Gold Coast

French toast flight, anyone?

Nando's Peri-Peri Opens Jan. 14, Donates First Day Sales To Kenwood Academy

Proceeds from the opening-day sales will help fund college trips for Kenwood Academy students.

Jefferson Park »

Brown's Chicken Closes Jefferson Park Location After Losing Lease

Brown's Chicken, 5601 W. Lawrence Ave., shut its doors after losing its lease last week.

How Tough Food Truck Laws 'Lit A Fire' And Led To New Avondale Meat Palace

The owners of the DönerMen food truck open DMen Tap Wednesday, replacing Square Bar in Avondale.

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.