Chicago's Iconic Signature Room Restaurant Closing After 30 Years Due to Pandemic Hardships

The Signature Room in Chicago is closing abruptly after 30 years due to failure to renegotiate its lease.
A memo to employees called the news "extremely difficult" and cited economic hardship from COVID-19 closure.
The restaurant was known for fine dining and views from the 95th floor of 875 N. Michigan Ave.
A sign cited "severe economic hardship" and failure to recover from pandemic closure.
Online reservations were unavailable as of Thursday and calls were directed to a message system.

nbcchicago.com

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Iconic Chicago Restaurant With Panoramic Views Closes Suddenly After 30 Years

The iconic Signature Room at the 95th, a restaurant on the top floor of a skyscraper in Chicago, has permanently closed due to hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to the high vacancy rate along the Magnificent Mile.