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Columbus Day, Oct. 11, is a federal holiday. The following public services are affected:
– Schools: Public schools in Chicago and many suburbs will be closed.
– Government offices: All federal and state offices, and most Cook County and city offices, will be closed. There may be exceptions in some counties. Check with local officials.
– Postal service: No mail delivery.
– Courts: Federal, state and circuit courts will not conduct business.
– Banks, S&Ls: Most will close.
– Financial markets: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade will both be open for regular trading.
– Parking: Chicago meters must be fed.
– Transit: CTA, Metra and Pace will run on normal weekday schedules.
