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End of an era as Chicago Union Stock Yards close after 10 years
Chicago's historic stock yards die quietly at 106, ending a boom that once supported 40,000 jobs and drew a diverse immigrant workforce. At closure, about 150 workers remain, and nearby industries fade as transportation costs rise and taxes soar. The yards left a lasting cultural imprint on Canaryville and neighboring communities, with cattle and hog volumes shifting to newer markets nearby. A new facility five miles southwest will open to handle about 4,400 cattle daily, with hogs deferred to next year.
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