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Openings & Closings

Swordplay Is Exercise At New Fitness Studio In Beverly

Trainer, nutritionist and bodybuilder Andrew Sanders opened Sculpt and Shred Fitness last week.

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

Little Village »

Mi Tierra, 'Anchor of Mexican...Culture in Dining,' Reopens With New Owners

The block-long, colorful restaurant in Little Village closed last year after 30 years.

Ukrainian Village »

Sprout Opens Home, Kitchen Ware Shop Around Corner From Mariano's

"Now we need to construct a bridge across Damen," joked Sprout Home owner Tara Heibel.

Jefferson Park »

Fischman's Liquors To Close In July Because Of Rent Dispute, Owner Says

The half-bar, half-liquor store had become a hub of the Jefferson Park neighborhood.

Marshalls Opens In City Hyde Park On May 19

Marshalls is the first retailer to open, with Whole Foods and Michael's opening later this year.

Andersonville »

Brunch, Anyone? Kanela Breakfast Club Opens In Andersonville Thursday

Kanela Breakfast Club will open in the former Summerdale space at 5413 N. Clark St. Thursday.

Inside Rick Bayless' Cruz Blanca, Opening Thursday On Randolph

The West Loop taquería and brewery officially opens on Cinco de Mayo.

Logan Square »

Furious Spoon In Logan Square Sets Opening Date

The second location of the ramen spot is opening on Milwaukee Avenue.

Irving Park Tux Shop, Destroyed By Fire, Finds Second Life In Dunning

Black Tie Formalwear will celebrate its grand opening May 1 at 7219 W. Irving Park Road.

Brü Coffeeworks Is Opening Saturday, Stop In For Beans, Brews And Doughnuts

Chicago's newest micro-roaster is hosting its grand opening celebration Saturday morning.

New Panz Eatery Trumps 'Generic' Pizza Spots, Owner Says

The panzerotti shop has specialty turnovers stuffed with macaroni-and-cheese and sloppy joe.

Blaze Pizza Giving Out Free Pies For Grand Opening in Rogers Park

The new location features a 3,100-square-foot restaurant and 42-person outdoor patio.

Left Coast Warms Up Lakeview's Lincoln Ave. With Big Star Chef's Sunny Menu

The healthy focused eatery replaced Muskie's in west Lakeview.

Flaco's Tacos At Granville CTA Begins $500K Renovation With Ice Cream Shop

The taco and sweets joint plans to take up two storefronts and nestle a sidewalk patio between them.

Broken English Taco Pub To Open On Cinco De Mayo

The restaurant at 75 E. Lake St. will serve about 20 different tacos, sold in pairs for $5 or $6.

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.