Harold’s Chicken, a South Side staple for generations, is feeling the heat as one of its major franchise groups just filed for bankruptcy. Fans in Homewood, South Holland, and Olympia Fields are left wondering if their favorite fried chicken spot will survive, with the South Holland location already closed and others hanging by a thread. Even with fried chicken sales booming nationwide, smaller local chains like Harold’s are struggling to keep up with big-name competitors and rising costs. For many in Chicago’s south suburbs, this hits close to home—reminding us how quickly beloved neighborhood spots can disappear. #News #ChicagoEats #HaroldsChicken