ChicagoPB
Likely openConfirmed
La Posada Bar
4059 W Armitage Ave · Chicago, IL 60639
Licensed and likely open by now.
Liquor license · Oct 21 · Liquor license issued · tavern
Inspection · Oct 8 · Opening inspection passed
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New bars & lounges · 8 spots
Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record
ChicagoCC
Likely openConfirmed
La Calaca Cantina/porkchop
1800-1802 W Pershing Rd · Chicago, IL 60609
Spotted 86 days before openingLicensed and likely open by now.
Liquor license · Oct 19 · Liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food
Business license · Jun 12 · Food license issued · restaurant
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ChicagoGT
Opening soonConfirmed
Gibsons Tavern
925 W Fulton Market · Chicago, IL 60607
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Inspection · Oct 15 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoPB
Permit filedConfirmed
Protein Bar
1 W Wacker Dr Arcade · Chicago, IL 60601
Plans and permits are on file for this bar.
Building permit · Sep 2 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $750,000
Building permit · Jun 9 · Remodel permit issued · existing restaurant · $1,200,000
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ChicagoSJ
Opening soonConfirmed
Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill
3109-3113 W Irving Park Rd · Chicago, IL 60618
The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.
Liquor license · Mar 12 · Liquor license added · beer, wine & liquor with food
Inspection · Nov 13 · Opening inspection passed with conditions
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ChicagoWM
Changing handsConfirmed
Wil's Martini Lounge
1478-1480 W Catalpa Ave 1 · Chicago, IL 60640
New owners are taking over this bar.
Liquor license · Dec 5 · Liquor license renewed · tavern
Inspection · Nov 20 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoWB
Just registeredFiled
Waves Beach Bar & Grill
9801 S Avenue G · Chicago, IL 60617
Just registered as a new bar.
Inspection · Aug 17 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
Inspection · Jun 23 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
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ChicagoNB
Just registeredFiled
News Bar
800 N Clark St · Chicago, IL 60610
Just registered as a new bar.
Inspection · Aug 3 · Opening inspection · not ready yet
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- Filedone official record
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