Max Armstrong shares that the Cubs aren't going to the World Series for a second time. The National Association of Wheat Growers is upset about talk about a switch to cash versus in-kind payments for food aid. And the Amazon HQ2 application deadline came and went on Thursday. And Max closes with news of a driver that seems to have little care for the rules.

Midwest Digest is a twice-daily audio feature produced by Max Armstrong, offering news and commentary from across the Midwest.

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