Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken & Korean Food Restaurant is coming soon to Green Street in Champaign, IL. The international chain will serve Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, bulgogi, and other Korean dishes. No opening date has been announced yet.
Jimmy’s Authentic Chicago Style Food
Chicago-style street food restaurant specializing in Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage, Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, jerk chicken, gyros, burgers, and wings. Open 10am-4am daily with drive-thru only after 10pm. Renovations complete, awaiting final inspection before finishing hiring and opening. Owner Adel Thabet has prior Chicago-style restaurant experience from Mr. J’s on Kishwaukee Street.
Prasino Cafe
Prasino Cafe, a Mediterranean and Greek-inspired restaurant known for salads, bowls, and wraps, has signed a lease for approximately 2,800 sq ft of river-level retail space at the base of Trump International Hotel & Tower. Owner Ted Maglaris cited proximity to river boat tourists and outdoor seating potential as key draws. The restaurant is expected […]
Roanoke Hospitality Restaurant & Bar
Prime Group subsidiary Roanoke Hospitality will operate an all-day lobby bar plus a restaurant and bar with outdoor seating on the 25th floor of the historic Jewelers Building. Rooftop dining under cupolas also planned. Construction begins fall 2026, with restaurant and bar concepts scheduled to open in 2027. Part of a $25 million renovation of […]
Top-Floor Restaurant (State Farm Building)
A Rockford developer, Urban Equity Properties, is converting the historic State Farm headquarters building on Washington Street in downtown Bloomington, IL into lofts, a top-floor restaurant, and a ground-floor food court/retail. The restaurant name is not yet specified. First phase of construction, which includes the top-floor restaurant, is expected to wrap up summer 2027. Building […]
Twisted Eggroll
Black-woman-owned takeout-only restaurant specializing in sweet and savory egg rolls (buffalo chicken, apple cheesecake, jerk chicken soul egg rolls). Will occupy a 6,500 sq ft building undergoing a gut rehab estimated at $1.5M. Features smart food lockers for pickup. City Council approved rezoning ordinance. Owner securing city permits to begin renovation. 6-8 month buildout expected […]
Osteria Gilberto
New Italian osteria concept planned for Lincoln Park neighborhood at the corner of Webster and Magnolia. Owner Sergio Barbone (also owner of Bakehouse Chicago bakeries) submitted a liquor license application and is aiming for a July 2026 opening. Restaurant is currently under construction. Menu details and social media pages forthcoming closer to opening.
Heritage Hospitality Group Firehouse Concept
Developers Ryan Cummings and Michael Salvatore are planning a food-and-beverage hospitality concept in the former Engine Co. #102 firehouse. Plans include a café, bar, or similar concept on the ground floor with event/co-working space on the second level. The city-owned property is set to be purchased for ~$350,000. No exact opening timeline announced; financing still […]
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House, a gastropub chain owned by Bottleneck Management, is taking over the former City Social space at 120 N LaSalle Street in Chicago’s Loop. The 6,206 sq ft space will seat 285 inside and 36 outside. Menu includes Nashville hot chicken nachos, smash burgers, and over 90 beers on tap. Planned hours […]
Lolo Y Lola
New concept from Bonhomme Group (Spain and Chicago-based restaurant group) planned for 2576-2580 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park neighborhood. Space will include an outdoor patio. Liquor license application filed. No menu or opening date released yet. Concept may be Spanish or Latin American based on the name.