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Wrigleyville »

Puesto Sandwich Stand Brings Latin Sandwiches With a Twist to Wrigleyville

"Once people try our arepas, they come back for more," said co-owner Vivian Jones.

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Warm Belly Bakery, Coming to the West Loop, Will Deliver Cookies Til 3 A.M.

Trader Francis Wisniewski plans to open the coffee and cookie cafe this summer.

1,000 Square Feet of Chocolate In Every Form Coming to Wells Street

Cocoa + Co. will stock more than 35 hard-to-find brands plus pastries, drinking chocolate and books.

Hoosier Mama Pies, Dollop Coffee Team Up To Open Shop in Pilsen

The joint coffee shop/bakery will take over the former El Nopal Bakery at 18th Street and Blue Island.

Wine Bar Bin 36 Moves Out of River North, Reopens in West Loop Friday

After 15 years in River North, the restaurant packed up shop and headed for the hot West Loop scene.

Rockit Burger Bar Shut Down After Live Rodents Found Inside, City Says

The restaurant blamed Wrigley Field construction and a faulty water heater for the issues.

Noble Square »

Pizza Metro II's Shuttered Ashland Outpost To Be Replaced by Pappanino's

Large "stadium pizzas" along with hot wings and sandwiches are coming to Noble Square.

Chicago Fire Market, Totally Gluten-Free Restaurant, Opens in Bridgeport

The family-owned restaurant at 623 W. 31st St. is open Mondays to Saturdays.

Bridgeport Save-A-Lot To Close Its Doors Saturday

Store owner blames parking for a lack of customers stopping by the Bridgeport grocery store.

Lincoln Square »

Ravenswood Antique Mart Owner: Quality Used to Matter - Not Anymore

Everything in the Damen Avenue shop is 20 to 50 percent off — even the fixtures are for sale.

Vegetarian Taqueria Opens on Howard Street

Quesadilla La Reina del Sur's original location was opened in Logan Square in 2013.

Lincoln Square »

Mash, the Restaurant Formerly Known as Bad Dog, Opening Thursday

Bad Dog Tavern has been transformed into Mash, with a new look and menu set to debut Thursday.

Lincoln Park »

Boba and Bao Shop Opening on Fullerton Near DePaul Campus

Bee & Tea is set to open Friday in the former Forever Yogurt location.

Chipotle in Edgewater Opens in Former Piser Funeral Home Lot

The grand opening was Monday.

BreakRoom Brewery Opening Tuesday: Scrumpets, Anyone?

There will be five brews at the beginning, heavy on pale ales, as well as some unusual food.

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.