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Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) drops “Auto Show” in favor of “Grand Theft Auto Show” at McCormick Place to boost attendance. From the desk of Lori: With the full support of the major automotive manufacturers, Kim Foxx and Rock Star Games (maker of the video game, Grand Theft Auto), I am thrilled to announce the 2022 Chicago Grand Theft Auto Show at McCormick Place. LoJack is underwriting the event.

For over a year scientists have been refuting the Chicago Tribune’s assertions that emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO), from a medical equipment plant, Sterigenics in Willowbrook, presented a danger to the public.  Last October, Sterigenics, overwhelmed by public pressure, closed the Willowbrook operation for good. . . . Much of the medical equipment needed in the fight against the coronavirus can only be sterilized with EtO, and that equipment is in dangerously short supply.

Does anyone know if the DC Metro system is experiencing a higher-than-normal degree of security? Family members of mine are visiting the Capitol, mostly traveling by Metro, and they've seen a noticeable number of both armed and (what appears to be) plainclothes security. They've mentioned their observations to a couple of locals, both of whom said the number of armed personnel seems unusual. We're not locals, so we don't have any standard to go by - does anyone in the area know if security has been stepped up, and why?