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Hooters in River North closes after 35 years

Headline from WGN Chicago

CHICAGO — After 35 years, Hooters in River North has closed. The location, which opened in 1991, was located at 660 N. Wells St. The company cited increasing development and neighborhood changes that "have transformed the area.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Hooters closes once-popular Chicago location after 35-years (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A once-popular Hooters restaurant in River North is shutting its doors after 35 years. The sports bar and restaurant chain, at 660 N. Wells Street, opened in 1991, a spokesperson said, with a loyal customer base over the past three decades.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Hooters in River North closes after 35 years (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    CHICAGO — After 35 years, Hooters in River North has closed. The location, which opened in 1991, was located at 660 N. Wells St. The company cited increasing development and neighborhood changes that "have transformed the area.

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