You might have to be at least 21 to buy tobacco in Chicago soon. On Wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced an ordinance raising the minimum age from 18 to 21. The measure includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
Mayor Emanuel is also introducing an ordinance to keep taps on people renting out spaces on Airbnb. The ordinance would require units that are rented out fewer than 90 nights per year to be registered for free online. The city would track these units and respond to complaints about them.
Attackers struck in the middle of the day Thursday, in the middle of a busy shopping area in Jakarta. At least two people were killed and 19 wounded. Former FBI Special Agent and Congressman Mike Rogers joined John with reaction to the attack in Jakarta, and the captured US Navy crew in Iran. (Listen here)
Chicago comedian and writer Andy Boyles gave up drinking two years ago and his life has never been the same. He wrote a column about what he’s learned from the experience that has gone viral online. He joined John to talk about what his life has been like without any adult beverages. (Listen here)
Someone has started a Facebook group asking people to help push Trump Tower into the Chicago River. So far about 7,000 people have signed up for the event, which would be on January 29th.
It looks like the war between the Ricketts family and the Wrigleyville rooftop owners may officially be over. The Cubs just bought three more of the rooftop clubs around Wrigley Field. That means they own 10 of the 16 rooftops.
Ted Cruz has picked up the coveted Duck Dynasty endorsement. He has a new video on his website with Phil Robertson explaining why he is the logical choice for POTUS.
Plus, sales of the shirt El Chapo was wearing when he was photographed with Sean Penn are skyrocketing.
