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Zaytune to Open Second Location in McKinley Park

Famous for its fresh food, the popular Bridgeport restaurant is expanding.

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Ring Up Your Ribs on the Husky Hog BBQ Hotline

The Armour Square barbecue joint has debuted a new phone order system for smoked ribs.

Broken Dishes Get New Life In Bridgeport Artist's Mosaics

Boutique party rental business Vintage Place Settings works with Lisa Tolbert to reuse the dishes.

Drink Coffee, Buy Records at Jackalope's First-Ever Record Fair

The coffee shop will transform into a record swap for one day only.

'Gastro-Tavern' The Duck Inn Is Hiring in Bridgeport

The new restaurant will be led by acclaimed chef Kevin Hickey, a Bridgeport resident.

'Hallelujah Bridgeport' Sunday Brunch at Polo Cafe

Chef Dave Samber puts out a great spread for the Sunday gospel brunch.

'International Night' at Oliver's Cafe to Feature Japanese Cuisine

Bridgeport Chef Oliver Valenzuela sets his culinary sights on Japan.

Wingstop Opens in Bridgeport

The chicken chain is already slinging wings at 3032 S. Halsted St.

Women Swipe $100 from Bridgeport Nail Salon Cash Register

Salon employees said four women came into the business pretending to be customers.

Coyle and Herr Departing Bridgeport, Heading to the North Side

The boutique consignment shop will soon call Avondale its new digs.

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Zweifel Hardware to Close After Nearly 130 Years

The Armour Square hardware store has fallen on hard times.

Bridgeport Outdoor Dining: Where to Eat, Drink Outside

Local restaurants are gearing up for the al fresco dining season.

Crome Gallery in Bridgeport Open to Artists

Bridgeport resident Nikki Crome has opened a new gallery at 31st and Morgan streets.

Bridgeport Warehouse a Hub for Sustainable Furniture

Reused metal and wood destined for bars and board rooms begins in Bridgeport's Bubbly Dynamics building.

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.