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Openings & Closings

Protein Bar Set to Open Two New Restaurants Downtown This Fall

The new restaurants at 151 N. Michigan Ave. and 33 S. Wabash Ave. are set to open in the fall.

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South Loop Dollop Opens June 9 in Fisher Building

The fifth Dollop Coffee Company location opens next week.

MAX's Wine Dive Opens for Dinner, Brunch in Wicker Park

The spot serves comfort food along with a large selection of wine.

Lincoln Square »

Homemade Pizza Shuts Stores: Report

The pizza chain, with a number of locations in the city, has reportedly closed.

Mariano's Bucktown Opens Tuesday, Offers New Vegan Items

The store at 2112 N. Ashland Ave. marks Mariano's 23rd location.

Portage Park »

Tea'se Starts Brewing in the Irving Austin Business District

The cafe, operated by brothers David and Damian Ratulowski, sells mostly loose-leaf tea.

Philly's Best Sports Bar Coming to Former Ciao Bella Location

Owner Michael Markellos said he would be closing his Evanson location to open in Rogers Park.

Cafe Laguardia Closing Armitage Location, Moving Elsewhere

A manager of the Cuban restaurant said she did not yet know when it would reopen.

Corner Bar Is Dream Come True for Man From Oz

John and Jen Sheahan moved from Australia to open a corner bar in Irving Park.

Logan Square »

La Strada Cafe on Track for Early June Opening

A slight tinkering of the cafe's sign could be the final touch said owner George Chavez.

Andersonville »

Cantina De La Granja Mexican Restaurant Opening in Former T's Bar Space

Chef Diana Davila is partnering with the owners of two local bars to open the restaurant.

Craft Pizza Opening in Wicker Park, Plans to Offer 'Small-Batch' Pies

The thin-slice pizza joint will also offer bagels and coffee on the weekends at 1252 N. Damen Ave.

The Nosh Adds Two Weekday Lunch Markets in the Loop

Market organizers are trying to find a permanent weekend location near the Bloomingdale Trail.

Armour Square »

Zweifel Hardware to Close After Nearly 130 Years

The Armour Square hardware store has fallen on hard times.

Kung Fu Tea Debuts in Chinatown

The sleek new tea shop is designed for quick service.

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.