The honeymoon continues
The Federal Building downtown is surrounded by Homeland Security; people who work there now must show photo id just to approach the doors. A DHS war wagon lurks in the plaza by the post office. The Trib details what Michelle is wearing today. Chicago is now DC West, for better or worse.

"And Chicago becomes The First City. Step aside, San Francisco. Shut up, New York. The Midwest is cool now. The mind reels. Have a good day." --Garrison Keillor
- posted by Diane @ 9:43 AM