Openings & Closings

The two new restaurants popped up near UIC as Lucky's on Maxwell Street closes.

John Shields and Karen Urie return home to open their West Loop restaurant and lounge in late spring.

The owners can't wait for customers to try their drink selection and "find their spirit cheese."

The restaurant's menu is limited, but what it does, "it does really well," its owner said.

The owner is selling everything but his own keepsake urinal.

We have photos of the new food on the way. 

The one-day-only pop-up brings Doug Sohn's famous franks and duck fat fries to the West Loop.

Elaine Mierzwa opened the gift shop at 3033 W. 111th St. in 2011 and says she plans to "re-retire."

The animal rescue service plans to reopen at 3124 W. Irving Park Rd. in January.

The Spanish market and tapas bar will open New Year's Eve in the former El Pacifico.

The highly anticipated cocktail bar is opening next week on Lawrence Avenue.

Inspired by their own travels, Lauren McGrady and Tom Gavin bring their favorite things to the masses.

Neighbors hope to save the fish now swimming in an algae-covered, nearly empty tank at the cafe.

Chef Dudley Nieto is bringing unique tacos, cocktails and cult movies to Albany Park.