Politics Local Impact of Government Shutdown WTTW News | September 30, 2013, 12:24 pm With the government hours away from a possible shutdown, we take a look at the impact on Chicago. Paris Schutz has the details. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Tonight: Impending Government Shutdown Analysis White House letter: Planning for Agency Operations during a Potential Lapse in Appropriations Chicago Tribune article on Government shutdown: Senate Democrats prepare to counter House GOP as deadline nears USA Today: 66 questions and answers about the government shutdown USA Today: 5 things to know today about the government shutdown CNN article on Government shutdown: Get up to speed in 20 questions Contact your legislators Tags Government Shutdown Local Impact Paris Schutz Related Stories Why Robert Reich Wants to Save Capitalism Who Wins and Who Loses in a Government Shutdown? Discussing the Role of Townships Stabilizing Iraq IL Lawmakers React to Debt Deal Debt Ceiling Raised, Government Back To Work Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.