Open for just a few months, Cookie Bar is carving a unique niche for itself. These are not your average cookies. They are made without trans-fats and high fructose corn syrup. They even have less sugar than the norm. What the folks at Cookie Bar cut in things that are bad for you, they more than make up for with adventurous flavors and great presentation. They even cater to vegans and allergy sufferers with a special selection of treats that are dairy or gluten free, so that everyone can indulge. more ›

The embattled Block 37 project moves onward, in spite of recently losing its first and largest client, David Barton Gym. In fact, developer Joseph Freed & Associates LLC has announced the signing of a new tenant: Anthropologie. The store will be two levels and consist of 12,000 square feet with a street-level entrance. The chain already has six other Chicago stores and "caters to women ages 25 to 40 with a quirky mix of casual apparel, accessories, home décor and shoes." more ›