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Red Light Chicken Replaces Devil Dawgs’ Flagship

A new chicken joint is moving in at 2147 N. Sheffield Avenue.

Deli & Curated Market On the Menu from Evette’s Team

All Too Well will serve sandwiches, house a deli, and carry curated products.

New York’s Buyk to Open 14 Chicagoland Stores by Spring

The start-up grocery delivery service, only three months old, is experiencing rapid growth.

Ogden Commons’ Ja’ Grill Opening Soon

Authentic Jamaican flavors are headed to 1407 S Washtenaw Avenue.

Cooper’s Hawk Breaks Ground on Gurnee Location

The popular winery and restaurant brand will likely open its newest IL location this year.

North Lawndale to Welcome Full-Service Grocery and Cafe

North Lawndale Fresh Meat & Produce Market and Sugar Rush will debut this spring.

Bubble Tea Shop Planned for W Fullerton Avenue

A permit application has been filed for the build-out of a ground floor restaurant.

Wingstop to Take Over Lincoln Square Isla Pilipina Storefront

A location of the popular chicken wing brand will fill the Lawrence Avenue vacancy.

Alexander’s Restaurant Replaces Jeri’s Grill

The well-established Edgewater eatery will expand after 60 years in business.

Spring Opening for Lincoln Park’s Pretty Cool Ice Cream

The brand’s second location has experienced delays.

Freedom Brothers Bringing Brick Oven Pizza and Craft Brews to Naperville

The popular Plainfield pizzeria is expanding to Naper Boulevard.

Spartan Ale House Replaces Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood

A sister concept to Aurora’s Spartan House will open in Naperville off of Route 59.

Hop Butcher for the World Move Gearing Up

The brewery finalized the purchase of Half Acre Beer’s Lincoln Avenue space.

Award-Winning Downstate Donuts Looks to Open First Storefront

The virtual concept, operating since 2018, has launched a fundraising campaign after a fire at the company’s shared kitchen.

Authentic and Delicious Flavors Coming Soon from Anna’s Thai Kitchen

The new eatery is expected to open soon at 1828 W. Montrose Avenue.

Bill’s Pizza & Pub Receives Grant to Assist With $600,000 Renovations

The beloved pizzeria will undergo major renovations in spring 2022.

Dimo’s Pizza Location Announced for Lincoln Avenue

The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce announced the brand’s plans to open a third restaurant.

Taco Sublime on Hunt for First Brick-and-Mortar

The owner of a pandemic-born food truck is raising money to open a storefront and introduce “a program for rehabilitation and societal reintegration through food service and culinary arts.”

From the Owners of Chicago Culinary Kitchen Comes Pink’s Shrimp & Oysters

This seafood restaurant will be a little bit steampunk.

CheSa’s Bistro & Bar to Open on W. Addison St

Chef Chesaree Rollins has filed a liquor license application for a new eatery.