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The Controversial Tradition Of Chicago 'Dibs'

CBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas learned that just in the past week, the city has fielded hundreds of complaints about "dibs."

CHICAGO (CBS) — There are few things that can spark as fierce an argument in this city as those topics, but the age-old practice of dibs may be one of them. To dibs or not to dibs…

“It took me about half an hour to dig out the spot,” said Chicago resident Angela Espenald. “This is a garbage can. That’s a laundry basket. For years I’ve been against dibs very vocally.”

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