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Despite His Opposition to Freedom of Speech, Chicago Alderman will Allow Restaurant to Locate in his Ward

Chicago Tribune 19 September 2012 3 Comments

A Chicago alderman who made national headlines during the summer for opposing a Chick-fil-A in his increasingly trendy Northwest Side ward has reversed course, saying he will let the fast-food chain open a store in Logan Square.

 

 

Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno, 1st, said the restaurant has agreed to include a statement of respect for all sexual orientations in an internal document and promised that its not-for-profit arm would not contribute money to groups that oppose gay marriage.

 

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3 Comments »

  • Pat Hickey said:

    That Proco Joe is some kind of guy!

  • Steve Bartin said:

    Alderman Moreno really has 1st Ward values! Fred Roti probably would have handled things a different way.

  • Michael R said:

    “… and promised that its not-for-profit arm would not contribute money to groups that oppose gay marriage.”

    What? Did Chik Fil A cave in here? Now what, should I also be boycotting Chik Fil A?

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