Politics isn’t child’s play, but new campaign finance rule hopes to make it more family friendly – Chicago Sun-Times*

"Politicians on and off the ballot have spent campaign cash over the years on legal fees — pre- and post-indictment — meals for staffers as well as season tickets for the Chicago Bulls, White Sox, Cubs and Notre Dame. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan was especially partial to the Fighting Irish. Campaign funds even once covered the funeral expenses of a former state legislator. So, why not child care?"