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Just Take It Easy, Man - Day Of The Dude News Mar 06, 2018

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In the spirit of the Day of the Dude, the 20th anniversary of the release of "The Big Lebowski," we present you with the 8 a.m. news which features developments on the president's Tweets, a former Trump campaign aide melting down over a subpoena from the Mueller team, and anti-Nazi protests at Michigan State ... what say you, Dude?

The Dude:
It's like what Lenin said... you look for the person who will benefit, and, uh, uh...

Donny:
I am the walrus.

The Dude:
You know what I'm trying to say...

Early Voting Expands In IL!!! Mar 05, 2018

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Voting for the March 20th Illinois primary expands to more locations today through March 19, and we all know how civic participation is AWESOME. You can go to the Illinois Elections Board for more information.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.

Pew Redefines Millennials and Post-Millennials Mar 02, 2018

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We formally welcome the late 30-somethings to the Gen X club as the Pew Research firm puts the birth year cutoff between Millennials and the as-yet unnamed post-Millennials at 1996. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

It's A Small, Small World Mar 01, 2018

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Lots of news today, but first we learn that it is THURSDAY not Friday and that Lin met Mary's mom's neighbor.

Plus Governor Rauner gets a bill to more strictly regulate Illinois gun dealers and Russia's Vladimir Putin is showing off new nuclear weapons that can strike Florida without interception. It's a small world, after all.

Dick's Sporting Goods Limits Weapons Sales Feb 28, 2018

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Dick's CEO says they'll stop selling assault-style rifles and high capacity magazines, and stop selling any guns to people under 21: “When we saw what happened in Parkland, we were so disturbed and upset. We love these kids and their rallying cry, 'enough is enough.'" The shooter at Stoneman Douglas High School bought at least one gun at a Dick's store.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Macy's Sells Top Floors Of State Street Store Feb 27, 2018

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The currently little-used floors 8 through 14 of the big department store formerly known as Marshall Field's will be turned into office space by a Toronto firm. Macy's keeps the Walnut Room and gets $30 million. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and balmy weather forecast.

Eat Veggies, Be Happy! Feb 26, 2018

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New research indicates fresh produce, whole grains, and less red meat may help people avoid depression as they age. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and cheerful weather forecast.

How To Interview A Rock Star Feb 23, 2018

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Marty Lennartz has spoken with the likes of Keith Richards, Arcade Fire, Wilco, Florence & The Machine, Patti Smith, Jack White, and many more. His resume of interviews reads like the rock & roll hall of fame induction list.

We pick his mind and get his philosophies when it comes to interviewing. We also touch on his career highlights, favorite interviews, strange experiences, and what happens when an interview starts heading south.

Pothole Patrol! Feb 23, 2018

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We find a final XRT listener to go to spring training with us, Lin calls me a wacko, and I go ahead with the rest of the news because WTH it's Friday and you as an American citizen have the right to know what is going on.

Kids Walk Out Feb 22, 2018

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High school students in the US and around the Chicago suburbs are staging demonstrations for stronger gun laws in the wake of last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school. President Trump is talking about arming specially-trained teachers, raising the age limit for buying weapons, and banning bump stocks.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, and weather forecast.

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