Dutch Bros will open a drive‑thru at the northwest corner of Meacham and Biesterfield as part of a new ice‑arena redevelopment. Officials say the shop and a Culver’s are slated to arrive later this year.

Hyderabad‑born Dumont Creamery & Cafe is headed to Naperville’s Block 59, marking the brand’s first Illinois location and a mid‑to‑late July target date. Franchisees say the dessert‑led cafe will pair scoops with coffee, shakes and bubble tea.

Pita Inn will open its first Chicago restaurant in Six Corners as part of a redevelopment that also brings Burlington and Wells Fargo to the former Sears Auto Center.

Pitch & Pour is moving into 1239 W Lake in Fulton Market, promising all‑day dining and late‑night live music with a menu from breakfast sandwiches to wagyu burgers.

After more than two years of repairs following a fire, a Lincoln Park bar is reopening this week and owners gave CBS News Chicago a sneak peek.

Ava’s Place plans to convert a Greenwood Court storefront into another gaming cafe after local officials cleared a liquor-license application. The owner has not set an opening date.

Segnatore, a Humboldt Park favorite known for house‑made pasta, will close on May 16, 2026 after five years. The Orbit Group announced the shutdown on social media.

Home bakers and microbakeries in Chicago are stretching sourdough beyond boules — think plant-based brioche doughnuts, charcoal loaves, bagels and a new Bucktown shop.

Kraft Heinz recalled about 367,812 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon after lab testing flagged possible Listeria contamination. Check UPCs, lot codes and use‑by dates and discard or return affected packs.

BG Hospitality's Fire + Wine is coming to Fox Haven Square in St. Charles with wood-fired pizzas, seasonal pastas and a four‑seasons room overlooking the plaza.

Weeks after the Chicago Department of Public Health suspended Penny's Noodle Shop's license for a rat infestation, the 35-year Lakeview institution failed a re-inspection — the rodent droppings were still there, and had now spread into the ventilation ducts.

Mojo Coffee is moving into the former Starbucks at 70 W. Madison, a move that highlights shifting ground-floor retail in the Loop. The lease was reported April 6.

October Café opened a second Northwest Side location in Gladstone Park, bringing its year‑round autumn menu, student deals and neighborhood pop‑ups to Elston Avenue.