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Openings & Closings

Fulton Market Kitchen Aims to Feature Great Food and Fine Art

Executive chef James Gottwald comes to the new restaurant by way of Rockit and Sunda.

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In On Thai Brings 30 Years of Thailand Restaurant Experience to Broadway

Owner Atichat Srisawangpan's mother-in-law convinced him to open the restaurant.

Zebra's Hot Dogs on 35th Street Closes

The Bridgeport hot dog stand deviated from the traditional Chicago menu.

Englewood Food Network Hopes to Start Offering Housing Assistance

Needy families will soon be able to go to the Englewood Food Network for more than just food.

Babylon Middle Eastern Kitchen Opens in Former Ceres' Table

The former Bucktown restaurant is now taking delivery and pickup orders in Uptown.

Mark's Chop Suey Closing Friday After 38 Years in Boystown

The family restaurant's been located next to popular gay bars the entire time.

Ceres' Table, Beloved Uptown Restaurant, to Reopen in Lakeview

The Italian and Sicilian-inspired restaurant plans to open at 3421 N. Broadway in April.

Wrigleyville »

Canada's Big Cheese Poutinerie Opening First U.S. Location in Wrigleyville

The poutine shop aims to open in the next month.

Lincoln Square »

Grand Tour to Open Thursday, Menu Takes Diners on Trip Around the World

The international-themed restaurant will serve up cuisine inspired by dishes from around the world.

Frank's Jewelry Closes Shop After Nearly 66 Years in Chicago

The shop has been known for its owners' "innate" sense of fixing watches.

Audio Archaeology to Feature Vinyl and Vintage Electronics on Devon

The owner of the shop slated to open next month said records are making a comeback.

BIG and Little's Lakeview Soft Opening Draws Hundreds

The restaurant expected a few diners, but instead got more than 800. "We had no idea," said a manager.

Porkchop Owner Hustling to Open in Early March in Hyde Park

The barbecue and bourbon restaurant marks a return home for the Hyde Park owner.

Bullhead Cantina on Morse Avenue Opens Valentine's Day With Whiskey Tasting

The taco and whiskey bar expanded from its original Humboldt Park location.

Ampersand Wine Bar to Join Crop of New Businesses on Lawrence Avenue

Community members support the concept, which requires the lifting of a liquor license moratorium.

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.