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Lincoln Park »

Chicago British Pub Red Lion Prepares to Reopen in Lincoln Park

Colin Cordwell, the son of the original owner, hopes to bring the Red Lion into the 21st century.

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Mfk. Bringing Summer Feels, Headache-Free Red Wine to Diversey

Owners plan to open the restaurant at 432 W. Diversey Parkway in June.

Terrace on Clark's 100-Seat Patio, Opening Mid-May, Could Include Cigar Bar

The Loop restaurant's soon-to-open outdoor space may include a cigar-smoking area and outdoor bar.

Lincoln Square »

Flirty Cupcakes Tempts Lincoln Square Sweets Lovers With New Bakery

Fans flocked to Flirty Cupcakes' soft opening, indicating the cupcake craze is far from over.

Little Vietnam Opens in Former Just Turkey Space on Bryn Mawr

Owner Ricky Dinh moved with his family from Vietnam to Chicago in 1995.

Andersonville »

Edgewater Lounge Closed by City, But Reopening Soon, Owner Says

The city says the Edgewater was operating without liquor and business licenses.

Cerato Boutique on Southport Closing After 'Rough Few Quarters'

It opened nearly four years ago as a boutique focused on local designers.

'Craft Pizza' Coming to Former The Haute And The Dog Building

Craft Pizza plans to serve pizza, bagels and coffee on Damen Avenue.

Thai Day Street Cafe Opening on Halsted

A new Thai restaurant is opening on Halsted.

Ukrainian Village »

Motorcycle-Themed Boutique Quietly Opens Near Ukrainian Village Mariano's

The new store, Tarnish, had a soft opening on Thursday at 2024 W. Chicago Ave.

'Color Lab' Hair Salon Opening on Halsted, Only Offers Coloring Services

"Why would a woman go anywhere else than Boystown to get her hair done?" the owner said.

Logan Square »

The Harding Tavern, New Venture From Cafe Con Leche Owner, Opening Soon

The Harding Tavern will celebrate its grand opening April 4.

Red Balloon Kids Store To Open Southport Shop, Fight 'Big Box' Takeover

The children's store opened in Bucktown in 1998 and also has an Andersonville location.

Andersonville »

Market Taco Opening Next Month in Andersonville

It's replacing Bull Horns Taco Bar, which used to be Marigold Indian Restaurant.

Starbucks-Owned Teavana Opening Chicago Tea Bar on Southport

Unlike at mall locations, people can drink tea and eat tea-inspired foods at the tea bar.

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.