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It’s time once again to dive in to another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week:

No Democrat was listed on the March 19 primary ballot as a candidate in the 15th Congressional District, although Kevin Gaither of Charleston ran a last-minute write-in campaign.

Monday afternoon’s deadline came and went without any candidates filing to run against Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, Auditor George Danos or Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath.

Filing petitions in Champaign County on the first day were three incumbent countywide office holders, county Auditor George Danos, Circuit Clerk Susan McGrath and State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, all Democrats.

In June, the General Assembly passed a bill allowing bars and restaurants to sell cocktails for takeout, and the Chicago City Council soon followed with its own measure. It was an effort to help these establishments survive - but also a gesture of respect for the freedom of citizens. This month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker followed that up by signing legislation authorizing delivery of wine and spirits by services such as DoorDash and Grubhub. And guess what? It worked out just fine for bars and restaurants and their customers, without causing drunken bacchanals in the streets. Most people handle alco...