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Openings & Closings

Potbelly Opens in Irving Park Development, Bow Truss and Malnati's To Come

The sandwich shop is the first business to open in a new mixed-used development.

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

Gino's East Lakeview Reopens After Lawsuit Over Wheelchair Accessibility

Renovations began in February to address concerns stated in the lawsuit.

Stroll Down Memory Lane With Far North Side Businesses Closed in 2015

Gone but not forgotten.

Lincoln Square »

Roots Pizza in Lincoln Square Finally Opening This Saturday

Features include a seating area that's kind of like a train.

Roscoe Village »

Bow Truss Coffee Opens Newest Outpost in Roscoe Village

The coffee shop opened Saturday and will serve customers seven days a week.

Andersonville »

Crossroads Trading Opens in Andersonville

Crossroads Trading, at 5127 N. Clark St. in Andersonville, opened Thursday.

Hot Doug's Replacement Frank Meats Patty Shutters in Avondale

The neighborhood joint hinted that new owners will bring a different concept to the spot.

Sawada Coffee Brings Boozy Steamers, Doughnut Vault Doughnuts to Green St.

Brendan Sodikoff teams up with Japanese barista Hiroshi Sawada to open the new West Loop coffee shop.

Here's a First Look Inside Coconutz, the New Division Street Bar Open Today

But you'll have to wait to drink out of an actual coconut.

Vivial Opens in Lakeview With Refined Comfort Food Like the 'Sloppy Joseph'

The former Jolly Posh Foods has shed its British wares for refined comfort food.

XOCO Alum Alfonso Sotelo Realizes Dream of Opening Own Restaurant in Pilsen

After working with chef Rick Bayless, Sotelo is opening Mexican restaurant 5 Rabanitos Thursday.

Portage Park »

The Portage Restaurant Will Close New Year's Eve, Owner Announces

The Portage will close its doors New Year's Eve, its owner said in email Saturday.

Lincoln Square »

Uncle Dan's To Celebrate Grand Opening in Lincoln Square

Swing by Uncle Dan's this weekend for food, drink, music and raffle prizes.

Boka Restaurant Cold Storage Opens Inside Swift & Sons Thursday

The "coastal cove" inside the steakhouse brings casual seafood to the new Google building.

The Alley in Lakeview Closing After 39 Years, 'Slaughtered' By Construction

Owner Mark Thomas said the closure was "bittersweet," but he's "starting fresh" 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.