Like the proverbial elephant on the living room sofa, an issue is ignored. Talking about corporate welfare. Taxpayers are paying the multi-million dollar cost of moving tracks belonging to Union Pacific. UP should return the favor. Pay the cost of a new arena, I mean, "entertainment center!."

ANY PLANS FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE TO INCLUDE A JEWISH DELI?

Bill is on the right track. One business closing is opportunity for another opening. And closing of a chain is an opportunity for local business that helps the local economy. Like Starbuck's closing in Oak Park being replaced by a local business serving a better product. And what should replace Hard Rock? A Jewish Deli, of course. Lot of talk about "world class city" Ever hear of a wcc without a Jewish Deli downtown? What would Manhattan be without the Carnegi; Los Angeles without Cantor's? You want music? How about Klemser?

Who was the consultant on Kamilos' proposal, Rube Goldberg?

the mayor claims now to be taking a more "collaborative approach" on the council. Though it has come a year late, it's welcome none the less. But is it for real? How does joining councilmember Waters in pointing the finger of blame at colleagues promote the "collaborative approach?"