"North Branch Fried Chicken, one of Chicago’s top spots for crispy fried birds, will permanently close on Friday, July 28 at 5481 N. Northwest Highway after three years, according to Block Club Chicago. Though they overcame significant challenges in opening a restaurant during the early stages of the pandemic, spouses and co-owners Yvonne Aparicio and John Badal tell reporters that a number of factors contributed to the closure: utility costs, the absence of a liquor license (a significant moneymaker for restaurateurs), and the couples’ desire to start a family in the near future." - Ashok Selvam
