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Interior view of Il Duomo & The Hub, showcasing the elegant Italian restaurant dining area adjacent to the modern co-working space.
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New Italian Restaurant and Co-working Space Opens Downtown

Starting October 15th, a previously vacant 8,000 sq ft storefront at 123 Main Street will host Il Duomo & The Hub, a 120-seat upscale Italian eatery and a 50-desk co-working hub.

Marco Alvarez·September 18, 2026
Customers browsing a wide selection of vinyl records at High Voltage Records & Hi-Fi in Rogers Park, Chicago.
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High Voltage Records & Hi-Fi Opens Rogers Park Store April 25, 2026

In its first month, High Voltage Records & Hi-Fi, a new Rogers Park storefront, sold over 1,200 records, signaling a vibrant resurgence for physical music in the digital age.

Hannah Pierce·May 21, 2026
Exterior view of the new Forté Fitness wellness center with a rooftop yoga studio, showcasing its modern architecture and prime Main Street location.
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Forté Fitness Opens New Wellness Center, Raising Wellness Standards

Forté Fitness, opening next month, boasts a rooftop yoga studio, cryotherapy chambers, and a nutritionist on staff at its 25,000 sq ft Main Street facility, with membership starting at $150 per month.

Marco Alvarez·April 30, 2026
Exterior of Maryjane's Hideaway, a new Edgewater restaurant, illuminated at night with neon signs, showcasing its takeout and delivery focus.
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Maryjane's Hideaway Opens as New Edgewater Dining Hub

A familiar Edgewater restaurateur is transforming the former Providence at 5280 space into Maryjane's Hideaway, a new takeout and delivery spot operating late into the night.

Marco Alvarez·April 27, 2026
A close-up of a Crispy Cone, a unique rotisserie-cooked dough cone filled with soft-serve ice cream and various toppings, held in hand against a warm, inviting background.
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Crispy Cones Brings Unique Dough-Style Ice Cream to Pasco

Crispy Cones, an Eastern European-inspired soft-serve ice cream shop, has opened in Pasco, introducing unique rotisserie-cooked dough cones. Owners Glenn and Vallari Royer brought the 'Trdelnik' concept from Prague, fostering new community connections.

Marco Alvarez·April 3, 2026