Openings & Closings

The Halsted Street spot has been on a rollercoaster ride of openings and closings over the past year.

The spring thaw revealed a number of openings and closings in Lincoln Square.

Insomnia Cookies delivers fresh-baked cookies until 3 a.m.

For fans of tater tot pizza and chocolate bacon cheesy bread, a new Toppers could be a dream come true.

The Auburn Gresham Walmart Neighborhood Market offers fresh produce, meats, a bakery and more.

The Lincoln Park Strings Ramen will stay open until at least 2 a.m. and possibly 4 a.m.

The long-awaited restaurant at 18th Street and Indiana Avenue had a "soft" opening Tuesday. 

Bar says it's trying to come to grips with the shutdown. "For tonight, stay warm and toast Cullen's!"

HQ Howard Quintero restaurant celebrates its grand opening Friday.

"Nobody wants to see 'former' in front of their name," she said. "I want to be current."

Brothers Teddy and Alexis Vejar will also serve breakfast tacos and other Mexican street foods.

The shuttered tavern will reopen in late March as chef-driven Mash at 4535 N. Lincoln Ave.

Try zumba, African dancing, belly dancing and more at the new studio in Auburn Gresham on Saturday.

The Evolution Wine and Spirits storefront is for rent, according to a sign.