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It’s the last week of 2014, and if you and I are anything alike, you just got used to writing that on checks.
Before you toast to the new year, take a spin through our most popular stories last week — one of which you’re REALLY going to want to read if you plan on drinking anything on Wednesday night.
Here’s “What Clicked.”
Chicago Tribune
Everyone always jokes about it, but we did the math, and holing up in your apartment and not coming out for four months wouldn’t be cheap. In fact, when you see the grand total, you might just want to go outside.
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Alright, we’ll admit it. We got drunk. Like, really drunk, and reviewed three products that are hangover “cures.” You might want to check them out before NYE — one of them “worked better than it should have.”
>> No. 3: Manspreading debated
Chicago Tribune
It’s a touchy subject, but “manspreading,” or dudes who take up room with their sprawled out legs on trains and buses, is up for debate. Why? New York is doing something about it, and Chicago looks to be following suit.
>> No. 4: Holiday train problems
Chicago Tribune
The CTA’s holiday train was yanked from service last week after door problems, and if Twitter was any indication, it totally ruined Christmas.
>> No. 5: Chicago’s best bartender
RedEye
Do you have that special someone in your life that pours you stiff drinks? If so, they deserve a tip, or even better, a nomination for RedEye’s 2015 Best Bartender. Go ahead, show them some love.
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