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Openings & Closings

Golden Mini Mart Closes on Morse Avenue

The convenience store failed a health inspection last month.

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

Owners of Estelle's, Easy Bar to Bring New Pub to Bucktown's Milwaukee Ave

The one-story building was formerly home to a chimney company.

Jamaica Jerk Villa to Reopen After South Loop Fire

The Caribbean restaurant has signed a lease at 2216 S. Michigan Ave.

Doggie Day Care Business Coming to the South Loop

Blü Dog Play Stay Spa is scheduled to open April 16 at 2000 S. Wabash Ave.

The Future of Record Shopping? Browse Shuga's 120,000 Records With an iPad

The new 2,800-square-foot Wicker Park shop is part of a vinyl boom on Milwaukee Avenue.

Greenleaf Tattoo Company Promises 'We're About Art'

The new shop opened at 1766 W. Greenleaf Ave.

Bottled Blonde Pizzeria To Open in River North

The Arizona restaurant will open this summer at the former SushiSamba Rio space, 504 N. Wells.

Mexican Joint La Cazuela For Sale on Clark Street

The restaurant and building is listed for $425,000.

Virgin Hotel Coffee, Wine Bar To Open Saturday

Chicagoans might not stay in the new Virgin Hotel often, but soon they can at least stop by for coffee.

The Vig 'Sports Parlor' To Open on Wells This Summer

Owner Ryan Marks named his throwback bar after slang for a bookie's cut.

Pizza Pub, Music Venue Will Replace Flaco's Tacos in Wrigleyville

Heating & Cooling, 3530 Clark St., is set to open its doors April 5.

Lakeview Whole Foods To Double, Become City's Second-Largest

Whole Foods will move one of its oldest stores to a larger location, set to open in 2017.

Taus Authentic to Open in Former Prasino Wednesday: Take A Look Inside

Brine, double fried chicken using a family recipe and diver scallops are among Taus' favorite dishes.

Third Red Robin Opens in Loop; One More Burger Spot En Route for Downtown

The burger chain opened a restaurant Monday morning at 190 W. Madison St.

'Urban Taco Shop' Velvet Taco Hitting Gold Coast Monday

The taco joint from Texas opens Monday at 1110 N. State St.

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.