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• Chicago Street Race: Milestone Week for NASCAR and Driver Bubba Wallace

  04-07-2023 16:00
  
  Bubba Wallace finished 31st in Sunday’s NASCAR Chicago Street race, a disappointing end to an otherwise good week. However, with all due respect to the inaugural race, Wallace’s participation in activities off the track last week played a crucial role in attracting new fans and viewers.
  “Bubba is an incredible ambassador for us,” said NASCAR’s Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell after Sunday’s race. “It started with Bubba’s Block Party. W
  
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• Stay Safe While Firing Up the Grill This Holiday Weekend

  04-07-2023 14:00
  
  The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM) is issuing a timely reminder to Illinois residents about the importance of adhering to safety protocols while using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the summer season. It is crucial to note that July ranks as the highest month for grill-related fires, closely followed by June, May, and August.
  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately 64% of households in the United States possess at least one outdo
  
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• J. Pharoah Doss: Obama bum-rushed Tim Scott over racism, but what signal did that send?

  04-07-2023 13:00
  
  During the 2000 Democratic primary, Illinois state senator Barack Obama challenged Congressman Bobby Rush. Rush was a former Black Panther who transitioned into a “racism-conscious” politician.
  In the predominantly Black congressional district, Obama discovered an unwritten rule: If a Black candidate wasn’t “racism-conscious,” that candidate wasn’t qualified.
  During the campaign, Obama portrayed himself as someone who could establish bridges with Whites in ord
  
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