'Rahm-an Holiday'

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeThe hard-working staff of "TUOL" is Chicago-bound. Checking up on the non-Daley Mayor, eating ribs and embracing the wondrous architecture and summer excitement of one of the nation's premier cities are on the agenda.

Readers, if anything earth-shattering or of great interest occurs involving the news media or if the courts grapple with an exciting media law case during this blog's hiatus, take notes and we'll discuss it when "TUOL" re-opens for business on August 17.  Until then, try not to get hacked by any foreign tabloids.