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Openings & Closings

Meatloaf Cupcakes and More Coming to Chicago French Market

Lincoln Park-based The Meatloaf Bakery will open its second location in the West Loop this month.

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

Snap Kitchen Eyes Expansion to Wicker Park's Main Hub

Next to Flash Taco, the Milwaukee, Damen and North intersection spot was long home to City Soles.

Edgewater Lounge Closed for Good, Hopes to Have 'One Last Hoorah' Friday

The lounge's legacy includes an iconic patio, love for neighbors and ugly history with the city.

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Golden Tuzo Brings New Flavor to Belmont Cragin

David Martinez's new grab-and-go restaurant specializes in crispy empanadas.

West Loop Resident Opens Pure Barre in the Neighborhood This Summer

Susan Rothman is leaving a career in the corporate world to open the ballet-influenced fitness studio.

Uncle Remus, West Side Barbecue Staple, Welcomed to South Side

The "saucy fried chicken" purveyor joins Honey 1 BBQ in Bronzeville.

Englewood Native Hopes Gym Inspires Youths: 'Not Ready To Give Up on Them'

Neighborhood folks need a place to work out close to home, Level Fitness owner Greg Conner said.

Clarke's Closed For Good -- Not Just For Painting -- Alderman's Office Says

After months of uncertainty, Lakeview finally has an answer about the 24/7 diner.

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Torn Between 2 Restaurants, Owners Close Los Nopales After 10 Years

The restaurant is shuttered as of Tuesday. A sister eatery in Edgewater remains open.

City Winery to Open Riverwalk Patio This Weekend (PHOTOS)

The Riverwalk restaurant will serve six vinos made by the West Loop winery.

Are Vinyl Record Stores Profitable? New Pilsen Shop Hopes So

Each Saturday, DNAinfo joins WGN 720AM's Steve Bertrand to chat neighborhood "Openings and Closings."

Chop Chop Chinaman, The Controversial Local Restaurant, Closed For Now

The Boystown restaurant sparked a debate because of its name.

What Is That Mysterious Orange Globe in Bartelme Park?

Hint: It's not a intergalactic spaceship or a giant Pac-Man.

Hot Diggity Dog Closes, Says 'It's Been a Fun Five Years'

The Wellington Avenue restaurant featured Chicago-style street food.

Mother-Daughter Duo Pin Dreams on Newly Opened Lakeview Kitchen and Market

The shared community kitchen and market replaced House of Fine Chocolates.

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.