Though the definition of the term “disorderly conduct” can be nebulous, the charge is usually reserved for people misusing fireworks, crowbar-wielding motorists, property damage and threatening children. Officials in suburban Elmhurst however, might like the charge to stick to miscreants who show their sarcastic displeasure with a roll of their eyes. more ›

From today's Tribune: Alderman Tom "Sticky Buns" Tunney, citing opposition from the restaurant industry (of which he's a member as owner of Ann Sather's) intends to force a vote on repealing the ridiculous-but-upheld-in-court foie gras ban. "We think we have the votes to (repeal) it," Tunney told the Trib. more ›