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Near West Side »

First Look: Wise Owl Drinkery with Cool 1940s Bar Opens Monday

The bar and cookhouse takes over a 120-year-old building previously occupied by Ethyl's and Stanley's.

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Norwood Park »

School Uniform Store Opens in Norwood Park

Dennis Uniform opened a Norwood Park store to be close to Catholic schools in Chicago, officials said.

Andersonville »

Pork Shoppe Makes Smokin' Debut In Andersonville With Rustic Chic Barbecue

Owner Steven Ford almost gave up after three decades in the restaurant business.

Mirabell Restaurant on Addison To Close, Shuttering a Famed German Spot

The restaurant announced the closure on its Facebook page Wednesday.

New Al Fresco Eatery 'Expat' Brings Rose Snow Cones and More to West Loop

The team behind Nellcote and RM Champagne Salon will open the new 24-seat sidewalk cafe soon.

Bridgeport's Wing Yip Chop Suey To Close This Weekend

The family-owned restaurant has been in business since 1978, its owner said.

Goddess and the Baker Cafe to Open Monday in the Loop

The cafe at 33 S. Wabash Ave. will feature rotating coffee roasters among other treats.

Andersonville »

Green Genes, Andersonville's Eco-Friendly Children's Store, Closing

Green Genes, 5111 N. Clark St., has called Andersonville home for the last seven years.

O'Connor's Deli To Close, Alderman Announces

Ald. Mary O'Connor (41st) lost her bid for re-election to Chicago firefighter Anthony Napolitano.

Lincoln Square »

Taco in a Bag Opening Wednesday, Get Your First Look Here

The Lincoln Square restaurant not only features fun food but a fun atmosphere, as well.

Bullhead Cantina Becomes Pub 626

Colm Treacy bought Bullhead about a year after selling his former business in the same place.

Unlike Your Surly Babysitter, This 'Playcare' Won't Care if You're Late

Take a Break will offer special discount packages at its open house Saturday.

Lincoln Park »

Lincoln Park's 'Hidden Gem' Lily Pool Now Open

The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is a National Historic Landmark.

Alu Salon Leaving South Lakeview in May

The salon is transferring its records to a former employee.

Farmhouse Owners Want to Turn Wellington's Tavern Into Farm Bar

Farm Bar will be a simplified version of the downtown restaurant.

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.