Uptown Update
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Green Mill Has New Owners

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Via a lovely article from Rick Kogan in the Chicago Tribune (paywalled), we learn that longtime Green Mill owner Dave Jemilo has sold the Gr...
Friday, June 5, 2026

"Hops & Grapes" Now Open at 1027 W. Argyle

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"Hops & Grapes" at 1027 W. Argyle We told you in February 2025 that Foremost Liquors was leaving their longtime 1040 W. Argyl...
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Chicago Paws District Doggie Daycare Opening Soon on Broadway

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Ready to take Rover or Fido to training, daycare, and/or boarding right in the heart of Uptown?  Chicago Paws District will soon be opening ...
Monday, June 1, 2026

Garuda Opens Today, Bringing Indonesian Food to Uptown and Chicago

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Since we first heard a new restaurant was coming, we have been watching activity at 1046 W. Argyle, the former Gusto's space, with inter...
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Holiday Club May Have A New Home

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Some developments in Lakeview relevant to Uptown.  Courtesy Facebook / Alexander Raffaele While Holiday Club strips the last elements off of...
Thursday, May 21, 2026

It's Happening!

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Trader Joe's usually plays things close to the vest, so in the absence of an official announcement, we've had to rely on sources to ...
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Monday, May 11, 2026

Major Changes to Clark - Demo of 4740 N. Clark Incoming, Residential Building(s) to Follow

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Aerial view of the 4740 N. Clark property ( @aproperties ) For many years now, the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (a.ka. "C4...
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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Wilson Yard Target Getting a $15M+ Refresh

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The remodel is now underway in sections (UU) After opening in July 2010 , the Wilson Yard Target has served Uptown well. The store was read...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Halal Food from NYC is 'Halalicious'

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  Ever since " Firebird Piri Piri " closed, we have been wondering what's going on behind the paper in the restaurant space in...
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Might Be Nice to Save this Lovely Old Building

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According to a demo permit applied for yesterday, the lovely early 1900s-era greystone at 4841 N. Kenmore is about to be demolished with no ...
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Monday, April 20, 2026

4551 N. Dover Granted Zoning Variance, Construction Ahead

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4553 N. Dover with 4551 visible on right (Axios Architects) For most development in Chicago, red tape makes building a building difficult an...
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

NBA Superstar Makes Second Big Uptown Purchase

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4501 N. Sheridan Greek NBA superstar and Milwaukee Buck Giannis Antetokounmpo likes Uptown. He likes Uptown a lot.  How do we know? He (thro...
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Cake 4 Kids Event At Haymarket Books On April 12

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