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Lincoln Park »

Drink and Eat Downstairs, Sleep Upstairs: New Tavern Offers Unique Lodging

The White Oak Tavern and Inn was inspired by a trip to Rome.

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Promontory Quietly Opens Two Days Ahead of Schedule

The new restaurant and venue from the owners of the Empty Bottle and Longman & Eagle is now open.

Massage Envy Spa Franchise Expands to Wicker Park's Damen Avenue

Replacing a shuttered dry cleaners, the spa will count PNC Bank, Lou Malnati's among its neighbors.

Giving Tree Toys to Sell 'Classic' Toys on Clark Street

Giving Tree Toys opens Friday at 7020 N. Clark St.

Logan Square »

Fresh MarketPlace Grocery Set for September Opening in Logan Square

The new grocery store on the border of Logan Square and Bucktown will open in a renovated building.

Bar Takito to Open in West Loop Next Month With More than 'Just Tacos'

The new Takito spot has a tentative Aug. 13 opening at 201 N. Morgan St.

Lincoln Park »

Vapiano Closes on Clark, Boards up Windows

A restaurant executive said the company will be focusing on high-trafficked downtown areas.

Promontory Restaurant Will Open on July 23

Chef Jared Wentworth is promising a menu centered around veal, marrow, milk and thyme.

Cookies and Carnitas Opens Cafe, Brews Coffee From Chicago Roasters

The sweets-and-pork joint opened its restaurant in December.

Cafe 57 Owners Texted to Say Coffee Shop Would Close, Metra Says

The cafe closed after a year in operation next to the 57th Street Metra stop.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Coming to Wicker Park

The Milwaukee Avenue shop will be Jeni's second Chicago location.

Umami Burger Holds Downtown Job Fair for New Wicker Park Outpost

Scheduled for Tuesday through Friday, the job fair is seeking to fill several positions.

Mr. Kite's Chocolate Moves to Wicker Park After 27 Years in Gold Coast

Ice cream, chocolates, cupcakes, taffy apples and toffee are among the shop's sweet offerings.

PetSmart Opening Lakeview Location in October, Company Says

The national retail chain will open its first Lakeview location in Halsted Flats, 3740 N. Halsted St.

Aodake Asian Bistro Planning Grand Opening Celebration this Month

The Asian Fusion restaurant will offer free samples, half-off beers and more.

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.