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  • Why a Chicago Heights veteran backs Bailey's promise on tolls and gas.

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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Darren Bailey talks tolls, gas tax at DeKalb diesel dyno competition (shawlocal.com) — A Chicago Heights Navy veteran drove to DeKalb to question Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey about rising diesel costs, tolls, and gas taxes, and left strongly supporting him. Bailey pledged to use executive orders to temporarily cut gas taxes and reduce tolls if elected, arguing Illinois drivers deserve better roads and financial relief.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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