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Openings & Closings

Free Pizza, Cotton Candy at Frankie's Grand Opening

From emoji-adorned pajamas to metallic tattoos, Frankie's has everything a pre-teen would love.

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Home Run Inn Opening in Lakeview Oct. 15, Replacing Former Leona's Spot

After six months of construction, the pizzeria will open in the former Leona's.

Corridor Brewery and Provisions Opening Oct. 15

The restaurant will feature beer from DryHop Brewery and a Midwestern menu.

Win Free Doughnuts for Life As Stan's Donuts Finally Opens in Lakeview

Be one of the first 100 customers and have a chance to win free doughnuts for life.

Cullinan's Center Ice Replacing Stadium Club, Hopes To Draw Hockey Fans

Dan Cullinan is making changes to his bar in hopes of attracting users of the Morgan Park Sports Center.

Lure Izakaya Revamps In Lakeview With 'Kaiseki' Refinement

The former Chinatown gastropub reinvented itself in Lakeview.

Lincoln Park »

The Mexican Officially Opens Next to Taco Joint in Lincoln Park

The Mexican, 1967 N. Halsted St., serves traditional Mexican dishes that are meant to be shared.

Teavana Tea Bar on Southport Avenue Closed Sunday

The closure leaves one Teavana in Chicago.

Cafe Tola Expanding to Former Sensational Bites Spot on Southport

The new Doña Tola will offer Latin comfort food, but the original cafe will still stay put.

The Quilter's Trunk Opens, Prepares for Superstar of Quilting World

Quilting celeb Mary Fons will make a guest appearance at the new store in Beverly on Oct. 10.

Godzilla Sushi Bar Opening on Clark Street in October

The sushi spot is slated to open at 4617 N. Clark St.

Logan Square »

Cemitas Puebla Logan Square Pop-Up is Now Open

The Logan Square location is expected to stay open for about a year.

Wrigleyville »

Culver's in Wrigleyville, City's 1st, Coming Soon - And You Can Live There

Ground to be broken by the end of the year on Culver's and apartment combo at 3500 N. Clark Street.

Nando's Peri-Peri to Open in Lincoln Park and The Loop

The new restaurants would follow the chain's in the city earlier this year.

Japonais by Morimoto to Close in Groupon Building; Last Day Is Oct. 10

The restaurant once attracted celebrities Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as diners.

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.