Chicago's Hard Rock is closing

Chicago's Hard Rock Café to close for good after 39 years
CHICAGO (CBS) -- An era is coming to an end in River North, as the Chicago outpost of the Hard Rock Café is soon to close after 39 years in business.
Chicago's Hard Rock is closing in March
Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe in River North is closing permanently on March 29. Why it matters: Hard Rock Cafe was once considered the pinnacle of cool and opened in Chicago in 1986, helping to make River North a hot spot for nightlife in the city.
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Hard Rock Cafe in River North to close after nearly 40 years
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Hard Rock Cafe in River North is closing after nearly 40 years. The restaurant has been a popular attraction for tourists visiting downtown Chicago with its iconic guitar sign. The location at 63 W. Ontario St. is set to permanently close March 29.
The iconic Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Chicago will permanently close later this year
After 39 years of operation at 63 W. Ontario Street in River North, Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe will officially shut down on March 29 of this year, according to NBC Chicago. The news was first shared by a fan account on Facebook last week, confirmed today by NBC Chicago.
Hard Rock Cafe in River North, one of the chain's oldest, is closing
The Hard Rock Cafe in River North is closing its doors after nearly 40 years. The iconic rock-and-roll memorabilia restaurant said in a statement its last day of service will be March 29. Chicago was the chain's eighth location when it opened in 1986 and is the fourth oldest still open today.
CBS Chicago Vault: Chicago Hard Rock Cafe opens in 1986
A grand opening party was held for the Hard Rock Cafe at 63 W. Ontario St. in 1986, as that area of River North was transformed from little more than a row of gas stations to an entertainment district.
Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe to Close Doors After 37 Years in River North
Chicago's iconic Hard Rock Cafe in River North is closing on March 29 after nearly 40 years, with Hard Rock International offering support to employees.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago closing after nearly four decades
The Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is closing after nearly four decades. The theme restaurant at 63 West Ontario Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood celebrated all things rock-n-roll. It announced it would be closing at the end of March after 39 years.
Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe in River North to close for good
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Hard Rock Cafe will close in River North
The Hard Rock Cafe will close its River North location March 29 after nearly four decades in business, the company confirmed.
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