Some strange (and stupid) news out of Chicago: the mayor has shut down Meigs Field, a really cool small lakefront airport. Apparently there are many aircraft (small aviation only) still there, which are now stranded with no way to even depart and move to more distant pastures.
The mayor cites security concerns. I don't know if the aircraft that can land at Meigs pose any serious threat. While we're all shaking and looking at the sky in fear, someone will come in with a box truck and explosives. Why not shut down the freeway system and roads that come so close to those big downtown buildings, Mayor?
I know security is a serious concern - but consider the fact that DCA stays open with many more targets, proximity to LOTS of closed airspace, and many decently-sized jets landing there. Taking down this neat little airfield smells arbitrary and, well, silly.