Mayor Daley today ordered a “partial shutdown” of city government for three days this year and three more days in 2009 to help solve Chicago’s worst budget crisis in a generation.

This comes only a day or two after police found a body in a sewer in Uptown.

Kyle Orton led Chicago to what appeared to be the winning score, until three plays later, as Atlanta pulled out the 22-20 win at the last second on Sunday.

Chicago public transit users, on average, pay more to ride than residents of other cities, according to a watchdog group study. The CTA is considering a fare increase.

Autumn is India Pale Ale season and Dark Horse's "Crooked Tree" is a fine representation of the style.