River North's Ed Debevic's to close, new location sought

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A favorite of tourists and Chicagoans alike is closing its doors.

Ed Debevic's 50s-styled diner in River North has been a popular restaurant for more than 30 years.

There is a plan is to tear the building down around the end of the year and put up a residential tower on the prime piece of property at Wells and Erie.

The restaurant said they have been looking for a new location for their restaurant and want to reopen next year.