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Baffo, Eataly's Eatery, Reopens with New Look, More Seats

The River North restaurant closed for a week for a facelift to make things feel "warmer," staff said.

Baffo Restaurant in Eataly Opens Wednesday

The Italian restaurant inside the River North mega-grocery opens at 5 p.m.

Free Rides to Eataly's Opening Monday, Courtesy of Uber

The high-end grocery store opens to the public with ribbon-cutting by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

PHOTOS: Eataly Chicago Opens Dec. 2 With Local Ingredients, Italian Imports

An Eataly preview: Chicago's outpost of the international eatery emphasizes Midwestern goods.

Eataly Chicago will be Franchise's Biggest, Feature West Loop Salumi, More

The sprawling grocery store/restaurant hybrid is slated to open in late November at 43 E. Ohio St.

Purple Pig Chef Dubbed One of the Nation's 'Greatest New Cooks'

Food & Wine magazine gives a nod to Jimmy Bannos Jr. of the Purple Pig in its newest book.

Eataly Coming to Chicago

Mario Bataly's emporium Eataly announced plans to open a Chicago location.

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.