Illinois fried chicken fans were caught off guard this week as eight KFC locations across the state abruptly closed without warning.
The closures include restaurants in Peoria, Rockford, and surrounding areas. Former employees confirmed the sudden shutdowns, which left many loyal customers surprised and disappointed.
The affected locations include:
- 1106 Peoria St., Washington
- 8905 N. Allen Road, Peoria
- 5601 S. Washington St., Bartonville
- 927 W. Jackson St., Morton
- 3485 E. Court St., Pekin
- 1502 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford
- 3035 11th Street, Rockford
- 1586 West Lane Road, Machesney Park
For more details, check out the report shared by Yahoo News.
The closures were confirmed by Yum Brands, KFC’s parent company, but no specific reasons were provided.
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As this is a developing story, more information may emerge, including the possibility of additional closures. For now, many Illinoisans will have to find a new go-to spot for their fried chicken cravings.
