Clarke's closed for good -- not just for painting -- alderman's office says

Chicago, IL - As Lakeview enters its third month without world-famous Clarke's burgers and late-night breakfast binges, one must ask: How long can a couple layers of paint take?

Since April, Clarke's Diner, 930 W. Belmont Ave., has been shuttered, with papered-up windows and a sign declaring it "closed for painting."

While the phone line for the 24-hour diner has been disconnected, employees at two other Clarke's locations have promised the Belmont Avenue diner will reopen after renovations.

As one suspicious

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