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Super Bowl Sunday and restaurant week at the same time? Well @#*! you, New Year’s resolutions!

If you get a chance to take a break from stuffing your face this weekend, take some time to catch up on everything that happened with this week’s RedEye Rundown. We even included our very own guide to restaurant week below because we’re a horrible enabler when it comes to sticking to your new diet.

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No. 1: Breaking down Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch isn’t talking, so we’re talking about him. Just ahead of the Super Bowl, RedEye has launched a new video series with the folks at 120 Sportsand the snark level is at 11. You should check it out.

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No. 2: Nutty CTA ads

Noticed those oddly creepy CTA ads about squirrels recently? You have Chicago prankster Ben Larrison to thank. His successful Chicago Transit Project Kickstarter has finally come to fruition, and this is the story behind it.

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No. 3: ‘Ted’ is back

Noted foul-mouthed, racist bear Ted is back for more. Seth McFarlane’s sequel to the 2012 comedy looks to be just as offensive, if the sperm joke-heavy trailer is any indication, at least.

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No. 4: Millennials and the polls

Sure, Millennials were a huge factor in electing Barack Obama, but when it comes to local elections for aldermen and the mayor, not so much. Still, we’ve got the breakdown of how candidates will be targeting 18-24 year olds heading into the Feb. 24 election.

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No. 5: Eat all the things!

New Year’s resolutions, you’ve finally met your match. Restaurant Week has officially kicked off, and our guide has everything you need to know to gain weight again.

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