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1. Weekly pasta special at Reno
($5, Wednesday nights only), 2607 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square
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2. Two tripa tacos at La Chaparrita
($3.70), 2500 S. Whipple St., Little Village
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3. Cheeseburger and fries at Redhot Ranch
($3.88), 3057 N. Ashland Ave., Lake View
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4. Beef kebabs at Ghareeb Nawaz
($4.99), 2032 W. Devon Ave., West Ridge
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5. Personal pan pizza and soda at Pequod’s Pizza
($4.95, lunch only), 2207 N. Clybourn Ave., Lincoln Park