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Openings & Closings

Cat and Mouse Game Store Opens Second Shop in the West Loop

Owners of the Cat and Mouse Game Store will open a second location in the West Loop Saturday.

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

Lincoln Square »

Jerry's Sandwiches Is Coming to Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square

The long-vacant Fountain View space in Giddings Plaza is finally getting a tenant: Jerry's Sandwiches.

Muskie's Closing After 34 Years in Lakeview, But Owner Says He'll Be Back

The Lakeview burger spot Muskie's will close Sept. 27, but its owner said he hopes to reopen next year.

TOMS Shoes Aims to Open By Thanksgiving, on Hunt for Sales Reps, Baristas

The shop is taking over the shuttered Caribou Coffee and looking to partner with local pastry makers.

University Village »

Caribou Coffee on Halsted Closes, to Reopen as Peet's

The coffee shop at 1328 S. Halsted St. will reopen later this fall as Peet's Coffee and Tea.

Lincoln Square »

Baker Miller Opens Monday: We've Got Your Sneak Peek

The couple behind Bang Bang Pie Shop unveil their new enterprise on Monday.

University Village »

Soul Food Restaurant Grub to Open on Taylor Street

Chicago native Chef Emanuel Washington has come home to open “the best soul food restaurant in America.”

Brooklyn Boulders Brings Indoor Rock Climbing to West Loop

The indoor rock climbing facility at 100 S. Morgan St. will open to members starting next week.

Pizza Oven that Hits 1,000 Degrees, Makes Pie in 90 Seconds at Dinotto's

Lakeview Dog-Walking Service Could Keep Pups Fit this Winter

Lakeview resident Liz Lally recently launched Sidewalk Pup, a dog-walking and pet-sitting service.

New Yusho Opens to Big Crowds, Squid Ink and Fish Eggs Among Top Sellers

More than 200 people visited the new Japanese restaurant each night during its opening weekend.

Little Italy »

Mint Clothing Brings Streetwear to Little Italy

The Taylor Street store specializing in streetwear and custom orders opened this summer.

Organic, Vegan Froyo to Debut in Southport Corridor This Fall

Froyo Chicago will open at 3746 N. Southport Ave. by late October. It'll sell froyo, oatmeal and quinoa.

After 20 Years, Edgewater Woman Moves Home Day Care to Clark St. Storefront

Diana Anderson, a native of Ghana, founded her daycare in 1994.

Inside West Loop's Parlor Pizza Bar

Parlor Pizza Bar, 108 N. Green St., is set to open Friday.

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.