MINISO Coming To 5004 N. Broadway

Something we had heard as rumor is now confirmed, as the Uptown Chamber of Commerce announces MINISO is coming to Broadway & Argyle at 5004 N. Broadway.  Although the official "grand opening" will be on Saturday, February 8, thanks to a helpful reader, we know it's actually open right now!  

MINISO Interior

From the Chamber:

"Join MINISO for their ribbon-cutting at 11:00am! Special discount offer of 20% off to the first 50 customers, as well as 10% off for the entire grand opening weekend. MINISO is a global retail brand known for its toys, plushies, collectible blind box toys, stationery, beauty essentials, home goods, fragrances, electronics, and snacks.

The brand's collaborations with iconic names like Sanrio, Disney, Minions, Harry Potter, Chiikawa, Care Bears, Peanuts, Barbie, We Bare Bears, and Pixar, and many more contribute to its widespread appeal. With over 250 stores across the United States and 6,000 locations globally, MINISO delivers a shopping experience that appeals to all demographics."

If you haven't been to a MINISO, expect a store filled with themed items, some well known and other less known. Lots of collectibles and also 'practical' themed items, like headphones, bags, and clothing.

The Uptown MINISO will be Chicago's second store, joining an existing store in Chinatown. The new location replaces a spa equipment wholesaler.

We are excited!

'The Mukase' Makes The Move To Sheridan & Sunnyside

The new location of The Mukase at 4501 N. Sheridan

As we get ready to bid adieu to the "Happy Wash" building at Wilson and Dover, another business has moved in anticipation of the wrecking ball so a 5 story residential building can be constructed.

The Mukase has been serving authentic African cuisine in Sheridan Park since 2017 and will bring their Ghanaian and West African flavors to a new location at 4501 N. Sheridan, in the recently completed "Portrait Uptown" building. [Ed. note: love the peanut butter soup!] The new location of The Mukase will join current tenant Vandross Hair Design.

We spotted upgraded signage outside of the future location so an opening date is not far off. 

Keep an eye on The Mukase Facebook page for an exact opening date! 

The former Mukase location at 1363 W. Wilson, soon to be demolished. (Google)

Sevaride Saves the Darlington*

 *we think.

NBC's Chicago Fire is back filming in Uptown this week and next, and a set crew is busy outfitting the former Darlington Hotel (now apartments) with "broken" windows as part of whatever segment they are going to film. 

Our female editors are hoping for lots of shots of Kelly Sevaride in action, so please don't disappoint us NBC!

Although we got word of workers hanging around the intersection of Racine and Leland last weekend, the green signs say prep work will be ongoing from the 22nd (yesterday) through Monday January 27th, with no parking zones enforced on both Racine and Leland. 

For gawkers (maybe us), no word on filming but we presume it will be this weekend or early next week.

2025 CAPS Beat Meetings Announced

Mark your calendars for the 2025 CAPS Beat Meetings in the 19th district!

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