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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on • What’s open, what’s closed on Veterans Day
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Monday, November 10, 2025

Scrappy entrepreneurs are setting up cafes, coffee bars and stores in the Loop. ‘A recovery has started.’

More than 30 restaurants, coffee bars and stores will have opened by the end of the year, according to the Chicago Loop Alliance.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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What’s open, what’s closed on Veterans Day

Many Veterans Day celebrations have been cancelled due to the government shutdown.

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What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown

A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday. Here’s a look at the deal as it’s moving through Congress.

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Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen

President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP food aid program frozen.

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Some states have received food aid while others still await their November SNAP payments. Here’s when to expect yours.

People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown.

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Chicago’s winter parking ban goes into effect Dec 1. Here’s what to know — snow or no snow.

Chicago’s winter overnight parking ban begins at 3 a.m. Dec. 1. This means parking is prohibited on 107 miles of streets from 3 to 7 a.m. — regardless of snow — until April 1, 2026.

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Homewood and East Hazel Crest leaders want Pace buses to drive up to Wind Creek casino entrance

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld and East Hazel Crest President Thomas Brown want Pace buses to stop at Wind Creek casino entrance.

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