It would be wonderful for Chicago, but I don't know how we'd pay for it. I don't think Chicago can afford much more debt ? on this or anything else.

I'd been doing the Chicago theatre thing for years. The money was kinda good - thanks to a push by my old pal Capone, who, let's say, persuaded theatre owners to book me.

I am going to St. Petersburg, Florida, tomorrow. Let the worthy citizens of Chicago get their liquor the best they can. I'm sick of the job-it's a thankless one and full of grief. I've been spending the best years of my life as a public benefactor.

It's one of his first appearances in the Chicago area.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers would have strongly preferred a more open selection process for such an important interim appointment. Potential interim appointments to the Supreme Court should be subjected to public scrutiny and comment before the appointment is made, not after.

We're building this area between Milwaukee and Chicago as the best of both worlds. We're just excited to bring another high-profile event here.