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Openings & Closings

Toppers Pizza Pulls Out Of Beverly After Breakup With Franchisee

Toppers Pizza specializes in pies topped with macaroni and cheese, Tater Tots and other odd ingredients.

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

Lincoln Square »

Fountainhead Market Opening June 23, To Offer Whiskey Tastes Before You Buy

Fountainhead Market will sell beer, wine, spirits and food to-go. The grand opening is set for June 23.

DNAinfo on WGN: These Women Will Grow Crops on Your Roof - And Pay You

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

Lincoln Square »

Groundswell Cafe on Damen to Start Pouring and Roasting Coffee Monday

With a Starbucks veteran at the helm, Groundswell will serve single-origin coffees roasted on site.

New Pinwheel Records in Pilsen Helps Man Fulfill Record Store Dream

The shop's owner is quitting his day job to pursue his vinyl dreams.

Second Broadway Street Food Spot on the Horizon for Longtime Cafe Owner

Nicky Street Urban Grill will replace Z Mart at Halsted, Broadway and Grace streets.

First Look Inside New Shake Shack Opening on Michigan Avenue (PHOTOS)

The second Shake Shack in Chicago is opening Thursday at 12 S. Michigan Ave.

2 Really Old Chicago Buildings Refurbished and Repurposed

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

Nando's Peri-Peri Opens on Randolph in West Loop

Check out photos inside the new fast casual restaurant.

El Carrito Mexican Restaurant Specializes in Street-Style Food, Owner Says

The restaurant opened earlier this month on Lincoln Avenue in West Ridge.

Barcocina Opens Thursday With Drool-Worthy Items Like Lobster Guacamole

The Mexican-inspired restaurant replaces the shuttered Sopranos.

Near West Side »

DNAinfo on WGN: Taprooms Opening at Chicago Breweries, Big and Small

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

Andersonville »

The Red Balloon Co. Closing Andersonville Spot In June

The kid-friendly retailer still has stores in Bucktown and Lakeview.

Noble Square »

Pappanino's, in Former Pizza Metro II Spot, Quietly Opens on Ashland

The eatery's specialty are stadium-sized pies, though the menu also has salads, pasta, chicken and ribs.

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen to Open 1st Illinois Location in the Loop

The Southeast Asian restaurant, created by Chipotle, is scheduled to open in the fall.

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.