Extra, Extra
By Marcus Gilmer in News on Feb 3, 2009 11:30PM
Photo by khakiraki
- Mayor Daley is still pissed about the teen cop: "What bothers me is I’d hate to see it at Halloween if everybody walks in - a 12- or 14-year-old walks into a police station on Halloween, they'll be handed a desk. They'll give them a car. They'll give them a badge That's a real concern that we have."
- Maybe MayDay's on edge about his upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, where he'll visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi in an effort to further Chicago's stance as a global city.
- The Expired Meter takes an interesting look at how budget cuts for the city, including shutting some offices, are making it more difficult to contest and settle parking and red light camera tickets.
- Police have released the sketch of a suspect in connection with several attacks at Metra electric line stations.
- Tony Rezko was quietly relocated from "the hole" to what we can only assume are more posh digs as he seems to be cooperating with federal investigators in their case against former governor Rod Blagojevich.
- Midwest indie rockers The Hold Steady are releasing a DVD/live album package that features a live recording of their Halloween 2007 show at the Metro. Must. Have. NOW.
- See You In My Nightmares: "Camp Lei Nude Obama Unicorn Hawaiian Volcano Art Lacey." [via BoingBoing]
- "We'll deliver your dildo in one hour or less!"