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Longtime North Side Produce Market Goes Out Of Business Without Warning

After more than 50 years, Stanley’s produce market on Chicago’s north side abruptly closed its doors this week. The business said it had been losing money for years. WBEZ’s Michael Puente reports.

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After more than 50 years, Stanley’s produce market on Chicago’s north side abruptly closed its doors this week. The business said it had been losing money for years. WBEZ’s Michael Puente reports.

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