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The pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Fox River on the northern edge of downtown Aurora will be closed until late fall, the city announced Wednesday. The bridge is being closed because ...

Peak Properties has taken on its newest management assignment: River North Park Apartments. Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, this luxury apartment community represents ...

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The Hard Rock Cafe will close its River North location March 29 after ... layoffs to begin at the end of March. The company said Chicago employees who were laid off can apply to other positions ...

The Hard Rock Cafe in River North is closing its doors after nearly 40 years. The iconic rock-and-roll memorabilia restaurant said in a statement its last day of service will be March 29.