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New in Chicago — June 2026

15 new openings · 12 notable events spotted on the Chicago map in June 2026.

🏪 New places that opened

  • Ulta Beauty’s six-year in-store partnership with Target ends this summer, and Target says those spots are being reimagined.

    3d ago

  • Buc-ee's is being asked whether it plans to expand to Illinois.

    3d ago

  • Casey's General Stores is planning 400 new locations and more food offerings over the coming years.

    6d ago

  • The world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe is in Downtown Chicago.

    7d ago

  • Bath & Body Works said some of its familiar products will soon be sold at Ulta Beauty stores.

    7d ago

  • Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora is now open in Aurora, replacing the old riverboat casino. The new casino and hotel is at the downtown Aurora site.

    7d ago

  • Shore Club is a lakeside venue at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, with a large patio for drinks and relaxing by the lake.

    8d ago

  • A New York bagel shop known from Seinfeld, Sex and the City, and The Office has opened its first Chicago location.

    8d ago

  • Wrigley Field has a new permanent monument marking the Cubs' 2016 World Series win. It sits at Wrigley Field in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.

    8d ago

  • Hollywood Casino Aurora is now open in its new downtown location in Aurora, replacing the old riverboat casino.

    8d ago

  • The original Dairy Queen on Route 66 in Joliet is getting restored, bringing attention back to the first DQ location in the world.

    9d ago

  • F1 Arcade is set to open in River North this August, with 61 racing simulators, a rooftop bar, and spaces for Grand Prix watch parties.

    9d ago

  • The vacant Grace’s Furniture Building could be turned into a gym with a ground-floor restaurant after developers got a $3 million city grant, and the place has been empty for 20 years.

    9d ago

  • The former Feed Restaurant space in Humboldt Park is on the market after Trevor Fleming pulled out of the lease for his planned Lords spot.

    9d ago

  • The new Hollywood Casino Aurora, with a hotel and spa, is set to open Wednesday after years of construction.

    9d ago

📅 Events that happened

  • 📅 Fireworks shows are expected across the Chicago area this holiday weekend, including Navy Pier and Naperville, as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  • 📅 A noisy electronic music fest in Lincoln Park has neighbors talking about a possible ward-wide ban.
  • 📅 The 46th annual Taste of Chicago runs July 8 to 12 at Grant Park in Chicago.
  • 📅 17 things to do outside in Chicago this July: blockclubchi.co/4wDefxF
  • 📅 A family-friendly Harry Potter-themed drone show is coming to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, featuring broomsticks, golden snitches, and other wizarding visuals.
  • 📅 The Village of Brookfield’s annual Fourth of July Parade will have a designated Quiet Zone for the first time, including the first block between Garfield and the rest of the route.
  • 📅 Rare Founding Fathers documents were on display Monday at Benedictine University in Lisle ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
  • 📅 Chicago has Fourth of July weekend events beyond fireworks, with sports-themed activities, festivals, and get-togethers on the calendar.
  • 📅 The 46th annual Taste of Chicago is set for Grant Park, and the city is posting street closures nearby ahead of the event.
  • 📅 A strawberry micromoon is set to rise over the Chicago area Monday evening.
  • 📅 A family-friendly Harry Potter-themed drone show is coming to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
  • 📅 Ed Sheeran and DJ Martin Garrix surprised a wedding in Chicago after their Saturday performances at Northerly Island.
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