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Each month, ChicagoNow holds a contest to select the best blog posts throughout ChicagoNow.

Out of more than 1,000 posts published during the month of May, here are the 20 judged to be the best.

Becoming SuperMommy: For All the Mothers Kissing Their Children Goodbye

Bon Bini Ya’ll: My So-Called Immune System (IgG and me)

Cheating Death: Are my possessions holding me hostage to the past?

cinnamon twists: Game of Thrones Finale Rewrite: the Dragon Pit Council Scene

Cut Out Kid: “Excuse Me! Do You Need A Bag? For Your Dog Poop?”

Getting More From Les: Bill, Ted, and Dr. Who Visit the Anti-Vaxers

Getting Real: Chicago Affordable Housing Requirements Make Homes Less Affordable

Go Do Good!: “PAY IT FORWARD,” – more than just talk!

Issues in Black and White: Honoring my ‘Second Mother’ – Aunt Audrea

I’ve Got The Hippy Shakes: It’s another Mother’s Day without my mom

JUST SAYIN: Vice Control/No Control/Marijuana/Sports Betting/Hookers Unhooked?

Medium Rare: In praise of the innocent prank

Mom, I Think I’m Poignant!: You hired Rahm? Have you lost your minds, Atlantic magazine and ABC News?

Mysteries of Life: What I learned from my impromptu Facebook Diet

Opinionated Woman: AJ is gone. We must do better by his little brother Parker

Purple Reigns: I Treated My Autistic Son For A Much Needed Pedicure

The White Rhino: Guiding Principles the Chicago Public Schools Curriculum Equity Initiative should adopt

Uncommon Sense: Yes, it is “Happy” Memorial Day

Very Terry: I lost my beloved mother twelve years ago. Thankfully, I still have Mrs. McGarey

White Sox and Stuff: The Blackjack Method of Golf