The [Monday] Papers

"Ambiguous state law means the ability of inmates to vote varies widely between jails, disproportionately affecting poor blacks and Latinos awaiting trial," according to the Chicago Reporter.

"In Illinois, inmates awaiting trial have the right to vote, but the state law is vague and the ability to vote may depend on having a supportive jail administrator and election authority official who allow voter education drives behind bars. There is no way to track whether eligible inmates are being denied access to the vote."

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Budget Must-Read

Tom Kacich: Debunking myths in aftermath of state's new budget https://t.co/ZKKX5zpw4D

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 10, 2017

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This Is Your Brain On White Sox
"What's nice about this week is that the Sox don't play until Friday when the Mariners come to town for three games. We could use a break. Our overwrought anterior cingulate cortexes need a rest."

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This Is Your Brain On Cubs
"Surely it will be at least a little embarrassing for Theo if his team finishes behind the Cardinals."

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Chicagoetry: Blues For Allah
Lord of the Dead, Silence and Love.

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Swim Pretty
Aquatic Spectacles and the Performance of Race, Gender, and Nature.

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The Weekend In Chicago Rock
Is in pre-production, as is Last Week In Chicago Rock. Sorry!

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BeachBook
A sampling.

America's Chickenshit Club.

Related:

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One of the better Chris Christie at the beach memes.

Someone put him on a stool at the Beachwood! Better yet, a whole Chicago series!

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Amazon Still Promoting Phony Discounts.

Now with more Chicago!

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LiLo vs. Blago.

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TweetWood
A sampling.

It's funny how the U.S. media knows to use "oligarch" when describing wealthy Russians, but in the U.S. billionaires are just rich people.

— Dwayne David Paul (@DwayneDavidPaul) July 7, 2017

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'My mental illness doesn't make me an artist. It isn't sexy or romantic, nor does it make me authentic' https://t.co/1vJt2fVIAy

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 7, 2017

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Snortable Chocolate? Sounds odd. Should be just a matter of days before one of my colleagues proposes banning it. https://t.co/6J1g2Wv7Ir

— Brendan Reilly (@AldReilly) July 10, 2017

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The Beachwood Tronc Line: Close and a cigar.

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