Chicago Daily Observer

Driving down the Dan Ryan one recent day we passed a Wal-Mart semi headed south on its way out of Chicago. It easily could have exited the expressway at 83rd Street, turned right and proceeded several blocks past the new Lowe’s store and a Potbelly Sandwich Works in the Chatham Market to deliver goods to what by now should have been Wal-Mart’s second Chicago store. But the semi stuck to the Ryan. And the lot at 83rd and Stewart on Chicago’s South Side? It’s a vast expanse of vacant land, empty and forlorn.

In case you missed it, Todd Stroger says he’s not hearing from upset people regarding his latest tax increase proposal. If you’re not happy with his $890 million a year tax grab (or if you are happy with it), let him know. His phone number is 312–603-6400.

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