Mansiongate -- the Denouement

People of Elmhurst, kiss your grass goodbye tonight, Monday August 22 2005. Say hello to the cultural campus, formerly Wilder Park.

1. The strings are in plain view. Can you guess the puppetmaster's name? The puppet master rarely takes the stage. The starring puppet is now caught in his strings while the puppetmaster keeps a safe distance.

2. The 4th ward aldermanic replacement was not originally planned but the result is the same. Better in some aspects.

3. Follow the money. The trail is sometimes in plain view and sometimes hidden. Watch for more special money deals and freebies at taxpayer expense. Way to keep the puppets dancing.

4. Some caught in the undertow (or in legal circles, the "conspiracy") will seek a way out if they can find one.