Chicago's Wishbone restaurant to close after decades in the West Loop

The Brief Wishbone will close at the end of the month after decades serving breakfast, lunch and Southern comfort food in Chicago. Since announcing the closure, longtime customers have packed the restaurant for one last meal and to share memories. Wishbone restaurant to close for goodThe backstory:When Wishbone first opened in West Town, Nickson said the restaurant struggled to sell grits. Now located on Jefferson Street near Lake Street, Nickson said rising operating costs have made it increasingly difficult to stay in business. Nickson said the experience has felt like attending his own funeral as customers stop by to share memories of Wishbone.