Harpo Studio demolition begins, making way for McDonald's HQ

Monday, July 25, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Demolition has begun on Oprah Winfrey's former Harpo Studios in the city's West Loop neighborhood.

On Monday, wrecking crews could be seen beginning the teardown work at the studio.
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In June, McDonald's announced it would move its corporate headquarters from suburban Oak Brook to the site at 1045 W. Randolph St.
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