Month: August 2025

  • Part Of DuSable Lake Shore Could Move Underground If City Extends Grant Park To Lakefront

    Part Of DuSable Lake Shore Could Move Underground If City Extends Grant Park To Lakefront

    The bold Park District plan would expand the plaza around Buckingham Fountain to the lakefront — with DuSable Lake Shore Drive tunneled underneath the new public space. Critics say it’s a “pipe dream.” by Mack Liederman July 31, 2025 DOWNTOWN — A long-awaited improvement plan for Grant Park calls for the famed park to be extended…

  • 3 More Restaurants, Bars Open In South Loop

    3 More Restaurants, Bars Open In South Loop

    Vitalogy bar opened last month on the Dearborn Street corridor, while the much-anticipated Southern Chicago and a Pure Green outpost join South Michigan Avenue. by Jamie Nesbitt Golden   July 2, 2025 SOUTH LOOP — Three new restaurants in the South Loop are offering everything from craft cocktails to oatmeal bowls. Here’s where to go and what…