Column: Suburban strip mall has everything you need for the weekend – Chicago Sun-Times

"I was looking at a microcosm of the new Illinois economy, the commercial sector, at least. Gambling, pot, booze and a place to pawn your wife’s jewelry or your kid’s bike if you run out of cash for the aforementioned. All government-sanctioned and promoted as economic development."
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nixit
6 years ago

After spending all your money at Justice Towne Square, might I suggest you seek penance at nearby Resurrection Mausoleum and awash yourself in its Catholic mid-century splendor as you cleanse your soul.

Governor of Alderaan
6 years ago

Jabba must be so proud of the future he and the democrats have created for Illinois. Maybe money from the Blank Check Amendment can be used to replace the eagle on Illinois’ flag with a crack whore playing a slot machine

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