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Openings & Closings

Avalon Park Aldi Closes

Customers were given coupons to use at other Aldis at 7800 South Chicago Ave. and 2333 E. 95th St.

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

West Loop Restaurant Rundown: Expat Opens, Nando's Soon, and Umami, Too?

Plus new lunch eats, Kaiser Tiger's new bocce ball courts and what's next at Next.

Pompei Pizza Owner Hints at Third Location After Lakeview Reopening

Pompei on Sheffield will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

Luke's Lobster Opens Monday, Hopes to Lure Loop Lunchers

New Loop restaurant hopes you'll feel like you're on a Maine vacation when you lunch on their lobster.

Pub Royale Spices Up Wicker Park's Division St., Opens Thursday

A beer bar at heart, the newest project from Heisler Hospitality is heavy on British, Indian influence.

Near West Side »

Check Out Goose Island Brewery's New Taproom and Tours

The taproom at Fulton and Wood officially opens Thursday on the Near West Side.

Yassa African Restaurant Re-emerges After Fire, Now Thriving in Bronzeville

The move from Chatham to Bronzeville after a November fire reinvigorated the Senegalese hot spot.

Auburn Gresham »

Dance Studio Owner Wants to Sell African Goods, Help Organize Ghana Tours

Cheretta Hill-Botchwey's studio offers a variety of culturally inspired dance and fitness routines.

Umami Burger Opening Shop in West Loop: Report

The burger chain may be opening their second Chicago location in the West Loop, according to a report.

Remington's to Serve 'Classic American' Fare Across from Millennium Park

There's also a patio.

Streeterville »

Harry's Cafe Reopens After Renovations in Streeterville

Harry's Cafe, 357. E. Chicago Ave., includes menu upgrades and seating for up to 90 people.

Manhole and Upstairs 1920s Cocktail Lounge Opening Next Week

"This time, we're here to stay for good," one of the managers said.

Little Italy »

Mario's Italian Lemonade Opens for 2015 Season

Little Italy's famous Italian ice spot opened for it's 61st season Friday.

New York Delicatessen Reopens on Clark Street With New Look

The eatery closed in March for renovations and is now under new ownership.

North Center »

New North Center Lou Malnati's Opens Monday: Same Food, Fresh Decor

Malnati's new North Center restaurant opens for dinner on Monday. Get a peek inside.

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.