So we’ve endured the unprecedented release of the “Jesus Phone” and now it’s Independence Day Eve. I entertained thoughts of staying in Peoria, relaxing and doing “not much” on my three-day weekend. But since I love torture, I’m now on a train bound for Chicago. In a few hours I’ll be thrust into the madness of Taste of Chicago, with their big fireworks show tonight.

Tell me how you’ll be spending the next few days.