Month: March 2014

  • Horse-Drawn Carriages Could Soon Become a Thing of the Past in Chicago

    Horse-Drawn Carriages Could Soon Become a Thing of the Past in Chicago

    “Once around the park, please!” A phrase that has been repeated in everything from classic films to blogs might be on its way out. Alderman Edward Burke of Chicago’s 14th Ward wants to stop renewing licenses for the 25 horse-drawn carriages in the city. He considers the carriages unsafe, unsanitary, and cruel to the horses.…