Near North
Local news from Near North, Chicago, IL
- From Office Cubicles to City Sanctuaries: River North's 111 Point Is About to Welcome Its First Residents
Near North neighbors, a major milestone is just weeks away — and it signals a bold new chapter for River North's skyline. The long-awaited 1
- River North Is Getting a 26,000-Square-Foot Private Social Club — And It Could Open by September
Near North neighbors, the neighborhood's remarkable transformation keeps rolling — and the latest development might be its most ambitious ye
- Sip, Dine, and Celebrate: Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club, Petite Edith, and the Taste of River North Are All Reasons to Love Near North Right Now
Near North neighbors, your neighborhood's extraordinary run of exciting new openings shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Tucked benea
- Full Throttle: F1 Arcade Is Bringing Racing Simulators and a Brand-New Entertainment Era to River North This Summer
Near North neighbors, buckle up — your neighborhood is about to get one of the most thrilling new entertainment destinations in the entire c
- River North Is on Fire: Gingie's Live-Flame Kitchen and Akiro's Nikkei Hand Rolls Put the Neighborhood Back on Every Foodie's Map
Near North neighbors, your dining scene just leveled up — twice. Two standout newcomers have landed in River North this spring, and together
- River North's Green Future Takes Shape: 310 W. Huron Locks In $44M and a Pocket Park for the Neighborhood
Near North neighbors, here's a springtime story that's equal parts bricks-and-mortar and breathing room. The mixed-use development rising at
- River North Gets a Stunning New Riverfront Dining Destination — and a Summer Fitness Festival to Boot
Near North neighbors, spring has arrived with a splash — and your neighborhood's dining and wellness calendars are about to get a whole lot
- Near North Is Building Up: New Construction Permits and Rising Towers Signal a Neighborhood on the Move
Near North's skyline is getting a little taller — and its housing future a lot brighter. Two active residential projects are turning heads t
- River North Is Exporting Its Best: Mercadito Eyes Lincoln Park Expansion While a New Speakeasy Brews on the Horizon
River North's culinary and nightlife scene is so strong right now, it's literally spreading to other neighborhoods — and that's something wo
- Zarella Is Coming to River North: Boka's New Pizzeria and Tavern Promises to Be the Neighborhood's Next Great Gathering Spot
Near North pizza lovers, get ready to mark your calendars. Boka Restaurant Group — the celebrated Chicago hospitality powerhouse — is set to
- River North Real Estate Is Red Hot: Waterton Snaps Up Flair Tower for $85M in Near North's Latest Big Deal
River North's residential real estate market is sending a loud signal to the rest of Chicago — and the city is listening. Chicago-based mult
- Engines Revving in River North: F1 Arcade Is Bringing 70 Racing Simulators — and a Rooftop — to Grand & State
Near North thrill-seekers, prepare to put the pedal to the metal. F1 Arcade, the world's first official Formula 1 hospitality concept, is se
- River North Just Landed Chicago's First Nikkei Hand Roll Bar — and It's Already Turning Heads
Near North food lovers, there's a bold new reason to head to Wells Street. Akiro, the acclaimed Madrid-born Nikkei hand roll bar, has offici
- The Hand & The Eye: Near North Is About to Become Home to the World's Largest Magic Venue
Near North residents, something truly spellbinding is coming to the Magnificent Mile. The Hand & The Eye, a jaw-dropping immersive magic exp
- Boka Restaurant Group's 'Gingie' Is About to Sweeten River North's Already Sizzling Food Scene
Near North food lovers, mark your calendars: one of Chicago's most celebrated hospitality groups is putting down new roots in River North —
- River North's 310 W. Huron Street Project Lands $44M in Financing, Replacing Parking Lot with 149 New Homes
Near North residents have fresh reason to celebrate neighborhood growth this week, as a major new mixed-use development just cleared a criti
- High-Tech Shuffleboard Venue 'Electric Shuffle' Energizes Near North Social Scene
Near North residents have a new entertainment destination to explore as Electric Shuffle has officially opened its doors at 488 N. LaSalle D
- DineAmic Hospitality to Launch Riverfront Mediterranean Restaurant in Near North This Summer
Near North residents and workers will soon enjoy a new culinary destination as DineAmic Hospitality prepares to open a Mediterranean-inspire
- 28-Story Residential Tower Proposed for Near North, Adding 340 New Homes to Growing Neighborhood
Near North residents may soon welcome an exciting new addition to their skyline as developers have proposed a 28-story residential tower at
- Michelin-Starred Team's Petite Edith Brings Coastal Flavors to Near North's Restaurant Scene
Near North residents have a new culinary destination as Michelin-starred chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife Katrina Bravo recently opened Peti
- Michelin-Starred Team Opens 'Petite Edith' Bistro in River North This February
Near North residents have an exciting new culinary destination as acclaimed restaurateurs Katrina Bravo and Jenner Tomaska prepare to welcom
- Western Exhibitions Gallery Launches 'Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces' in River North This January
Near North residents have an exciting new cultural experience to look forward to this January as Western Exhibitions Gallery prepares to lau
- Tung & Cheek Hospitality Group to Bring Upscale Dive Bar to Near North in January
Near North residents will soon welcome an exciting new addition to the neighborhood's thriving bar scene as Tung & Cheek Hospitality Group p
- Historic River North Building Begins Transformation into Modern Residential Hub
Near North residents will soon witness the revival of a historic building as interior demolition has begun on the residential conversion of
- Award-Winning Bartender to Open 'Bar Bambi' in West Town This January
Near North residents will soon have a stylish new cocktail destination as acclaimed bartender Katie Renshaw prepares to open Bar Bambi at 17
- T.J. Maxx to Anchor Near North Retail Revival with New Lincoln Park Store
Near North residents will soon have a new shopping destination as T.J. Maxx has signed a 10-year lease for a 26,000-square-foot space at 939
- New Restaurant 'Gingie' Set to Elevate Near North's Dining Scene This January
Near North residents will soon welcome an exciting new addition to the neighborhood's vibrant dining landscape as Chef Brian Lockwood prepar
- The Salt Shed's New Three Top Lounge Elevates River North's Entertainment Scene
Near North residents have a stylish new vantage point to enjoy Chicago's skyline with the recent unveiling of the Three Top Lounge at The Sa
- Renovated Castaways Beach Club Transforms Near North's Lakefront Experience
Near North residents are set to enjoy an enhanced lakefront experience as the newly renovated Castaways Beach Club (formerly Castaways Bar &
- JPMorgan Chase Plans Flagship Branch on Magnificent Mile, Boosting Near North Retail Scene
Near North residents will soon welcome a prestigious new retail addition to the neighborhood as JPMorgan Chase prepares to open a flagship l