Openings & Closings

The duo behind Gio's Italian restaurant and deli is opening a new spot on 31st Street.

Facelifts can boost annual sales by 10 to 20 percent, analysts say.

Piggy Toes shoe store is closing, done in by online competitors, the manager said.

74th Street Depot Federal Credit Union replaces Munro Landscape Inc. at 101st Street and Western Avenue.

At HusART Design Collective, founder Chyanne Husar will even let members bring their dogs to work.

The opening of the smaller branch paves the way for the big bank at Six Corners to be torn down.

The shop has 25 seats and a counter overlooking North Avenue.

Sugar Fixe Macaron opened Friday at Sheffield and Armitage in Lincoln Park.

Ald. John Arena (45th) welcomed the new restaurant to Forest Glen.

Cold and hot sake as well as five Japanese beers on draft round out a sharing-focused menu.

Homaro Cantu's Berrista opens on Friday, serving up miracle berries and steampunk coffee.

A new menu with gluten-free pizza and a full bar with craft beers and cocktails are among highlights.

Chicago will lose another of its dwindling late-night bars when Underbar closes Dec. 13.

The Lakeview bar marks the history of the building at 3553 N. Southport, home to a butcher in 1932.