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Abandoned car pulled from north branch of Chicago River
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
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According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
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