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Local businesses offer help to furloughed federal workers

A number of local businesses are rallying to the support of federal workers who are furloughed because of the current government shutdown. 

Last week, Flossmoor Station announced a free lunch and discounted craft beer special for  federal employees affected by the government shutdown.

In an email to the Chronicle, Emily Klehm, director of the South Suburban Humane Society, said that SSHS is offering pet food from its Pet Food Bank to any federal government employee…

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