Longtime West Loop restaurant Wishbone to close by end of month

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 4:50AM CT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The dining scene is about to change in Chicago's West Loop with a long-time favorite is closing.

Wishbone announced it will close its last remaining restaurant after 36 years in business.



The Southern-inspired eatery became a West Loop staple, attracting everyone from Oprah staffers to celebrities and politicians.

The restaurant plans to remain open through the end of August, but does not have an exact closing date.
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