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Chicago is still the economic capital of the Midwest, but in an era of fierce interstate competition, prestige alone can’t carry the day.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2026 Even if your partner, friends or family members aren’t big sports fans, the surrounding elements can carry the day for them.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2026 But their defensive intensity and streaky shooting carried the day.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
9 July 2026