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Melissa Elsmo
Kettlestrings nears opening day
Neighborhood tavern aims to capitalize on a strong sense of community Read more
Feb 17, 2020
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Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Geppetto's bids Oak Park addio
After years of serving pizza in Oak Park, Geppetto's has permanently closed Read more
Feb 16, 2020
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Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Fair Share grocery closing after 44 years
Roosevelt Road grocery closing doors Feb. 24 Read more
Feb 16, 2020
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Bridging the boulevard, one bite at a time
Forty Acres founder wants Oak Park, River Forest to help bring grocery to Austin Read more
Feb 11, 2020
ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer
Brookfield chef debuts pop-up restaurant next month
New Orleans-style menu, drinks on tap at Sebastian's on March 9 Read more
Feb 11, 2020
RBL
Xelva Mayan Kitchen shutters after lease snafu
Business rookies learn about due diligence the hard way Read more
Feb 11, 2020
Alex Rogals, Staff Photographer
The latest twists and turns of a local cookie shop
Twisted Cookie's treats to be offered in Chicago's Thompson Center Read more
Feb 11, 2020
Via RBL
Brookfield to get its first brew pub
Brixie's to convert to new concept later this summer Read more
Feb 4, 2020
ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer
Al's Grill hailed for dementia-friendly service
Oak Park recognizes restaurant for helping those living with dementia Read more
Feb 4, 2020
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Pete's Market holds public meeting for Madison St. plan
Initial site plans unveiled to attendees Read more
Jan 30, 2020
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Alcohol sales OK'd for Brookfield outdoor concerts
Trained staff and volunteers will allow rec department to net the revenue Read more
Jan 29, 2020
Maia Maxham
Pizza, camping and app design
Junior Park Board comes up with ideas of their own Read more
Jan 29, 2020
ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer
Kid chefs cook for the community
Montessori school hosts second ‘Seed Café’ Read more
Jan 28, 2020
Alex Rogals
East Garfield Park roastery gives public early glimpse
The establishment, set to open by summer, hosted open house on Jan. 9 Read more
Jan 22, 2020
Alexis Ellers
Where the liquor still flows
Historical Society hosts Prohibition party Read more
Jan 22, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
Check out Currito
New green and grain focused chain set to open on Lake Street in Oak Park Read more
Jan 17, 2020
Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Czech stalwart gives way to pancake house in Riverside
Little Bohemia closes after 30+ years downtown Read more
Jan 15, 2020
Alex Rogals
Mystery buyer poised to purchase Obsessed Kitchen
UPDATED: As owners step back Kettlestrings Kitchen and Tap headed for Oak Park Ave. space Read more
Jan 8, 2020
Alex Rogals
After 16 years, R Place closes
Adjacent business owner buys bar, pot dispensary an option Read more
Jan 8, 2020
Stacey Sheridan
Kalamata Kitchen opens in Oak Park
Oak Park newcomer serves authentic Greek cuisine Read more
Jan 6, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
El Faro #2 open for business in Riverside
Martha and Pablo Zavala bring a bit of Mexico Read more
Dec 29, 2019
ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer
Breakfast at George’s: a sweet tradition for OPRF students
On late arrival Wednesdays, OPRF high schoolers flock to George’s Restaurant Read more
Dec 19, 2019
