Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer
April 22, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
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“What we had was certain Health Department inspectors walking into taverns that don’t have a retail food license, citing the fact that these taverns had garnishes for their drinks— like limes and lemons and orange slices — and therefore calling that food and suggesting then that dogs shouldn’t be allowed,” Ald. Brendan Reilly said.
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One olive or two, that is the question. Let’s have the Silly Council discuss goose pate’ again. Serious issues all over the place and the over paid, corrupt, alderslime are worried about bar fruit.
Another thought provoking question from an idiot. He looks like someone who prefers sweet drinks overflowing with garbage. Removes a giant stalk of rhubarb with a grand flourish! “ Hi I’m Brendan”
Hundreds killed in the streets and this is what City Council is wasting their time on. Its no wonder Chicago is circling the bowl.