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Cold enough for ya, buddy?

Sorry. We should know better than to say that. We’ve heard the line from enough jerks in the office elevator. But if the deep freeze has you in a state of cryostasis, we’re here for you. Thaw out with this week’s RedEye Rundown.

>> No. 1: Next stop, shrinkageCTA

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If you’re riding the CTA this weekend and are wearing pants, you missed the memo. Sunday marks the annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by Improv Everywhere. If you’re a prude, avoid the Red Line.

>> No. 2: Chilly relief?Cold

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Speaking of not wearing pants in the freezing cold, Sunday might be the first time Chicago gets some relief from the tear-producing, bone-chilling, nose hair-freezing cold. Here’s the complete forecast through next week.

>> No. 3: Bears Pace themselvesPace

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Pictured: One of the faces all Chicago Bears fans could be yelling at if the team doesn’t get its collective shit together in 2015. Ryan Pace has been named the team’s new general manager. OH in the office: “He’s kind of handsome.” Real tall drink of water, that guy.

>> No. 4: Health insurance bluesInsurance

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Good news: Health insurance prices haven’t soared under the Affordable Care Act. Bad news: It hasn’t provided much relief to American workers, either, according to a recent study. Read up.

>> No. 5: Amtrack catches flakAmtrack

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Amtrak riders on their way to New York and Boston were delayed a bit this week. And by a bit, we mean the riders were stranded at Union Station for 14 hours. At least there’s a bar there?

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