eleblog

“Alderman Mary Ann Smith is pushing for a city ordinance that would ban cruelty towards elephants. She came up with the idea last year after three elephants died at the Lincoln Park Zoo, but now it’s an issue again because the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is planning its November run at the United Center.” - Chicagoist

Tags: Circus, Legislation, Lincoln, Lincoln Park Zoo, Mary Ann Smith, Ringling Bros., United Center, Zoo