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Halal Guys Opening Loop Store On Friday

The New York sensation is taking over Downtown Chicago.

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DNAinfo tracks the restaurants and small businesses that open and close in your neighborhood.

Roscoe Village »

Bangers & Lace In Roscoe Village Opens Tuesday

Weekend brunch service will follow in a few weeks.

Lincoln Park »

Rose Angelis Closing After 25 Years In Lincoln Park

Fans of the restaurant bemoaned the closure, saying it was their "favorite" neighborhood spot.

Rojo Gusano Now Serving Global Tacos In Ravenswood; Get 1 Free Friday

Rojo Gusano has opened its third location and is giving away free tacos there on Friday.

Clarke's Back In Lakeview With Original Menu, 1960s Decor And 24-Hour Grub

The colorful diner could open as soon as midday Tuesday.

Little Italy »

Jade Court, New Hong Kong-Style Chinese Restaurant, Opens in Little Italy

Longtime Chinatown restaurateurs take over the space that formerly housed Rico's and Salatino's.

Seafood City Opening Wednesday: 5 Things To Know Before You Go

Jollibee is coming too, likely later in the month.

Bad Axe Cancels Friday Opening, Delaying Axe Throwing In The West Loop

City permitting issues have postponed the opening of the Canadian company's first U.S. outpost.

Parthenon Closes Doors After Nearly Half A Century In Greektown

Parthenon owner Chris Liakouras said he invented the Greektown tradition of tableside flaming saganaki.

Check Out GT Prime, River North's Newest Steakhouse

The beefy counterpart to GT Fish & Oyster opens Tuesday at 707 N. Wells St.

Flamingo Rum Club Bringing 'Largest' Rum Selection In USA To River North

The cocktail bar is set to open next month at 601 N. Wells St.

Twisted Bull Opens In Old Efebina's Cafe In Pilsen

Featuring a $7 taco, tallboy and shot of whiskey special, the new spot focuses on Mexican street fare.

Cemitas Puebla Adding Breakfast Menu When It Opens In Hyde Park Next Week

The sandwich shop is experimenting with a menu of breakfast sandwiches and tacos in Hyde Park.

Dollop Coffee To Open First South Side Location Tuesday In Hyde Park

Insomina Cookies, Timbuk2 and Heritage Bikes are also expected to open next week in U. of C.'s new dorm.

Bridal Shop Taking Over Former Greer Stationery Shop In Old Town

Lovely is opening its first Chicago outpost at 1657 N. Wells St.

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.