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For the second day in a row, a major Chicago newspaper has thrown its support behind food trucks. The Chicago Tribune exclaimed that “food truck operators should be viewed as creative entrepreneurs, not criminals. It’s time the Chicago City Council recognized that.” While good for business, it’s also important for civic pride: “Just as when Chicago overturned its ban on foie gras, Chicago aldermen need to repair our foodie credibility. Street cuisine is an essential piece of any food town, be it waffles in Portland or pork-rib soup in Singapore.” As for the restaurants that are complaining, “we’re all for survival of the tastiest — no one is keeping those restaurants from launching their own trucks.” [Trib]
