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Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups. • Leaves continue to plague South Shore Line with gooey residue
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Monday, December 1, 2025

A year after Barnes & Noble opens in Wicker Park, nearby indie bookstore forced to close

Volumes Bookcafe, which has been open for a decade, immediately saw a “significant” drop in sales after Barnes & Noble moved into the century-old Noel State Bank building in October 2024.

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Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

Union Pacific’s plan could mean less congestion and pollution, but neighborhoods near tracks could experience more commuting delays and noise.

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Leaves continue to plague South Shore Line with gooey residue

Gooey leaves on the rails have caused the South Shore Line’s on-time performance to plummet in November.

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‘Out of money in no time’

When Chicago hospitals seek guardians for patients with assets, a law firm and a private care management organization get nearly all the business.

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Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on a widely used commercial aircraft.

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Almost 20 years after he was first shorn, Andrew grad Tom Serratore is helping lead St. Baldrick’s charge

Andrew grad Tom Serratore was named to the board of directors of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises funds for cancer research.

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Christkindlmarket vendors ‘hopeful’ for resolution over new Daley Center capacity limit

City officials have put a 1,553-visitor limit on the Christkindlmarket, affecting vendors and putting the nearly 30-year-long event at risk.

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In search of Black Friday deals, shoppers hit Chicago streets despite chilly temperatures, inflation worries

Despite concerns about inflation, shoppers turned out en masse for a day of shopping that, for some, is just as much about finding good deals as it is holiday traditions in downtown Chicago.

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