Gale Street Inn, a Jefferson Park neighborhood staple in operation since 1963, announced that it is permanently closed. The restaurant is widely known for its signature baby back ribs.

The Gale Street Inn, a legendary restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, has abruptly closed its doors, apparently for good.The Gale Street Inn first opened its doors in 1960. Late Wednesday night they posted a video of the inside of the restaurant with the text "It's been a heck of a run Chicago,

I’m tired, it’s hard,” owner George Karzas said after suddenly shutting down the Northwest Side restaurant that's been around since 1963. He said staffing was a big factor.