Of all the dives in and around Chicago, Diner Grill (1635 W. Irving Park Road) has long been one of the city’s favorites (thanks in no small part for its 24/7, always-there-when-you-need-it, status). The Chicago Tribune reported today that Diner Grill is getting close to finally reopening; it just needs to pass additional inspections.

Diner Grill was taken out by a fire in December, 2016 and it’s been closed ever since. It first opened in 1937, long (long) before the surrounding neighborhood became a higher-priced real estate area.

For old customers (and potential new fans), the promise of taking on a Slinger (two burger patties, two sunnyside up eggs, cheese, hash browns, onions, chili and a side of toast) just became very real.