The great city of Chicago prepares to greet an influx of anti-trade protesters.

Eager not to have a repeat of Daddy Daley’s 1968 fiasco, Da Mare has threatened to sue any individuals or groups who cause damage to city or private property. Here’s the kicker, though: “City officials also announced that parking will be banned from 6 a.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Saturday in two large areas: from Wacker Drive to Congress Parkway between Michigan Avenue and Canal Street; and from the Chicago River to Oak Street, from Lake Michigan to Clark Street.”

That seems a bit over the top. That’s a huge expanse of territory downtown, inconveniencing everyone just because of the possibility of unrest. I dunno about that.