Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Beauty From Within Spa
Health & Wellness
Scalp reset, anyone? Beauty From Within Spa in Schaumburg specializes in customized facials, head spa sessions, holistic scalp treatments, and Jet Plasma Rejuvenation, all personalized by founder Noelle Fredrick to tackle dryness, buildup, dandruff, or thinning.
Fresh cuts, zero ego: Inv8 Hair Barbershop Schaumburg treats every appointment like a strategy session, tailoring fades, longer layered styles, beard shaping, eyebrow threading, and men’s braids to your hair type and goals.
Arepa night, solved: When you want something cozy and satisfying without fuss, Top Arepa Venezuelan Food nails it with hot corn cakes packed with savory fillings that actually hit the spot.
Justin Vaiciunas, co-owner and chef of LIA Tavern, will introduce Tini Bar beneath the River North restaurant in 2026, a 30-seat cocktail lounge inspired by midcentury house parties.