Gibsons Tavern to Open in Fulton Market
The Gibsons Restaurant Group's new tavern opens Nov. 17 at 925 W. Fulton St., with its private event space expected about eight months later.
Chicago Dining Out News
Wisevoter follows dining out in Chicago, from splashy new openings and high-profile closures to chain expansions and the industry shifts that move through one of the Midwest's most active restaurant markets. Cook County and the city's distinct neighborhoods frame the coverage.
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October 31, 2026
Illinois Masonic Medical Center Reopens Hospital KitchenThe hospital cafeteria resumed operations after inspectors cleared a cockroach infestation following a license suspension.
October 28, 2026
Ja' Grill to Close Hyde Park Restaurant on MondayThe longstanding Jamaican eatery will end its 19-year run in Chicago after a final day of service this coming week.
October 28, 2026
Siete Azul to Open in Logan Square Late OctoberOwner Luis Zendejas is launching a new coastal Mexican restaurant in the former Chicago Diner space.
October 26, 2026
Chef Adair Canacasco Opens Pop-up at Trotter's SpaceThe Alinea Group is hosting a Mexican tasting menu residency at the historic site of Charlie Trotter's restaurant.
October 21, 2026
Hooters Closes River North Restaurant in ChicagoThe Wells Street location shuts its doors after serving the neighborhood for 35 years.
October 16, 2026
Robert Maleski to Open Jake's Place in North CenterThe new restaurant will replace the former Armand's Pizzeria site at 4159 N. Western Ave. this December.
October 14, 2026
Mary Proietti Opened Potluc Restaurant in AustinThe new Chicago eatery celebrates global cuisines and unity following a grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.
October 14, 2026
Siete Azul to Open in Logan Square This OctoberThe new Mexican seafood restaurant will occupy the former site of The Chicago Diner on Milwaukee Avenue.
October 10, 2026
Chicago Restaurant Costs Rose Amid Diesel Price SurgeHigher fuel prices have forced local restaurants to manage increased supply costs as dining habits shift.
October 10, 2026
CheSa's Bistro Will Celebrate Fourth AnniversaryThe Avondale gluten-free restaurant plans a major expansion following four years of business.
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Reporting runs across opening announcements, closure news, expansion plans, dining trends and the industry conditions that determine where restaurants take root and where they struggle. Coverage moves through Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Logan Square and The Loop, and the Cook County and city agencies that license, inspect and regulate food service businesses. The Windy City's restaurant culture spans a wide range of price points and cuisines, meaning that opening and closing stories here reflect neighborhood economics as much as individual restaurant decisions. Rent pressures and staffing costs generate the most persistent structural coverage, threading through both individual restaurant stories and broader market reporting across the year.