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After nearly 40 years downtown, one of Chicago’s longtime tourist destinations, Hard Rock Cafe, is closing permanently in March, marking the end of an era for one of the chain’s oldest locations.

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.

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Pour one out for the once-bustling Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Chicago. Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe, located at 63 W. Ontario St in River North, will soon close its doors for good, according to a ...