The Mincing Rascals 1.24.24: Natural gas ban, New Hampshire primary, Sox to ‘The 78’

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. Today, the Rascals debate the proposed ordinance in Chicago that would ban natural gas in newly constructed homes and […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. Today, the Rascals debate the proposed ordinance in Chicago that would ban natural gas in newly constructed homes and buildings. Is this a good idea for the city? Another proposal the city of Chicago is floating is a “Plow the Sidewalks” pilot program. Should the city be responsible for clearing sidewalks after a big snow? The Chicago Rat Hole has become a viral sensation and tourist destination. But has the Rat madness gone too far? Former President Trump won the New Hampshire primary. Is this the end for Nikki Haley? And I know it’s only January, but who do the Rascals think will win between the likely rematch between President Biden and Donald Trump? Mayor Johnson’s administration has picked Feb. 1 as the new date to begin evicting migrants from city shelters under an imposed 60-day limit to stays. Eric points out that the average high temperature in Chicago on February 1st is 32 degrees. Will this eviction deadline be pushed back? And finally, the Rascals discuss the possibility the White Sox move from Bridgeport to the new development, ‘The 78.’ Do the Rascals like the idea leaving Guaranteed Rate?

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