City shuts down on Christmas Eve to save cash!
CHICAGO, Illinois - December 21, 2009 - The City of Chicago will be shutting down early for the Christmas holiday, as part of Mayor Richard Daley's plan to save money for the cash-strapped city.
City Hall, public libraries, health clinics and most other city offices will be closed on Christmas Eve; those city workers are being forced to take the day off without pay.
Police and Fire Department operations are not affected and will remain fully staffed. Any other worker needed to provide for the public's safety will also be on the job.
As part of the 2009 budget, three reduced-service days were planned for 2009: August 17, the Friday after Thanksgiving; and Christmas Eve.
The city expects to save $8.3 million.
City Hall, public libraries, health clinics and most other city offices will be closed on Christmas Eve; those city workers are being forced to take the day off without pay.
Police and Fire Department operations are not affected and will remain fully staffed. Any other worker needed to provide for the public's safety will also be on the job.
As part of the 2009 budget, three reduced-service days were planned for 2009: August 17, the Friday after Thanksgiving; and Christmas Eve.
The city expects to save $8.3 million.
