Below are our daily picks from the Illinois blogosphere and media at large:

A Kink In The Campaign
This week's Reader cover story examines the unorthodox primary race in Illinois' 40th District.

Life Support
At Huffington Post Chicago, Shawn Healy digs into a new study on civic engagement in Illinois.

What Happens Before 2014?
Curious which provisions in the Senate health care bill will take effect immediately if it's passed? Ezra Klein has you covered.

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