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Hipster Ex-Alderman Danny Solis Prefers Analog Wiretapping

“You just don’t get that warm sound on digital that you do with vinyl or cassette tapes,” said the former alderperson of the 25th ward. “For this evidence I really wanted to go old school--no studio, just me, a 1988 Sony TC-200, and a lot of words speaker Madigan can’t take back.”

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PoliticsMachine StaffJune 18, 2021Tommy Spears
Rooftop Bars Still Asking Patrons to Cover Their Faces if They are Considered a 7 or Below

“Our system is quite simple. Our doorman has a chart that they can hold up to the patrons’ faces to determine where they land on the hotness scale. We are committed to our high standards for people that want to take 76 pictures in front of our ‘Rosé All Day’ sign,” said Smith, pouring half a bottle of vodka into a fish bowl.

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LocalMachine StaffJune 15, 2021Jeremy Drazner
"It's Okay, I'm Vaccinated," Says Man after Puking on Friend's Lap

"I was only vaccinated just recently. Not that I thought it was made of fetuses or anything, I was just waiting for the right incentive, and man did Krispy Kreme deliver," said Carl, after drinking four bottles of water.

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LocalMachine StaffJune 11, 2021tanya kornilovich
Blackhawks Logo Somehow More Offensive with Rainbow Background
Machine StaffJune 9, 2021
Illinois Passes Ethics Reform To Digitally Replace Corrupt Officials With Tig Notaro
News In PhotosMachine StaffJune 8, 2021aaron mcdavis
We Combined our Horoscope, Crypto Update, and Weather Report Because Nobody Else Wanted to Deal with Them

LEO:

You need to be number one; that’s probably why you had your senior picture turned into an NFT. With Mercury entering the third house at about one pm today, it’s best not to watch the value too closely. Trust me, you don’t want to see it.

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LocalMachine StaffJune 4, 2021Tommy Spears
Local Lord Complains No One Wants to Serf Anymore

“Due to the COVID-19 plague, many fiefdoms were forced to furlough their villeins, or even execute them en masse. However, some are now struggling to find enough workers bound to the land to reopen the feudal economy.”

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LocalMachine StaffJune 1, 2021Patrick Reilly
Report: Tim Tebow Turned Down Offer from Bears after Refusing to Convert to Nihilism
News In PhotosMachine StaffMay 31, 2021jon tomasic
Marjorie Taylor Greene Arrives at Trump Hotel to Film ‘How to Properly Wear Your Tinfoil Hat’ PSA

“The hats only work if you wear them properly. A lot of people don’t get this. Somehow, they think a tinfoil visor will protect them. No! It needs to cover your whole head. That’s the only way they’ll keep Alexandria (Ocasio Cortez) from manipulating your thoughts.”

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PoliticsMachine StaffMay 26, 2021Robert Rule
Sad! Tourist Dad Waits All Day for Gust of Wind that Never Comes

“After repeatedly saying ‘Da Bears’ to his 12 year-old daughter who hadn’t seen any SNL pre-2014, Ted was sure he had struck gold. The anticipation of wowing his family was too much to bare and he might have overshot his grand finale, leaning heavily on this ultimate ‘windy city’ zing.”

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LocalMachine StaffMay 21, 2021Mick Cohen-Carroll
Meditating Lakeview Man Appalled to Hear Inner Voice Shouting Racial Slurs

“It was like someone woke up my inner child and gave them lead solo in a racist opera.”

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LocalMachine StaffMay 18, 2021aaron mcdavis
Mothers Announce Plan to Go and Buy you a Little Treat from Newly Opened Farmers Market
LocalMachine StaffMay 17, 2021tanya kornilovich
Local Man Answers Unknown Phone Number
Local Man Answers Unknown Phone Number

“We've been trying to reach you concerning your vehicle's extended warranty.”

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LocalMachine StaffMay 14, 2021
Banksy Far Too Principled to Charge More Than $35.99 for Chicago Art Exhibition
Machine StaffMay 12, 2021
North Side Aldermen Support Movement to Include Dog Moms on Mother’s Day
News In PhotosMachine StaffMay 10, 2021aaron mcdavis
In Divorce Settlement, Melinda Gates to Receive Half of Bill’s Girlfriends
Machine StaffMay 7, 2021
Suburban Dad Attempting to Replace Family with Members of 2021 Bears’ Rookie Class

“As a lifelong Bears fan, the father of two said that this past draft was the first time since 1985 that he has felt complete inner fulfillment.”

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SportsMachine StaffMay 5, 2021Jeremy Drazner
Wealthy Leprechaun Taunts Struggling City With Rainbow-Emitting Gold Coins
News In PhotosMachine StaffMay 3, 2021aaron mcdavis
CPD, City Officials on High Alert for Reveal of Bears’ First Draft Pick

“Riot police are on standby in case Bears trade 4 picks to land Mac Jones.” 

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News In PhotosMachine StaffApril 29, 2021jon tomasic
Biden Infrastructure Plan to Rebrand 'L' Lines With New, Hipper Colors

‘We’ve also accepted a few color sponsorships, so we can use some of this money on, um, other stuff. Definitely not police,” the Mayor’s office said. Examples of these sponsored lines include “Ford’s Velocity Blue Line” and “Delicious Florida Orange Line”.

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LocalMachine StaffApril 29, 2021Ari Loundy
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