Good morning.

There's a rumor the sun will make an appearance sometime today.

Until it does, the opinion pages have plenty to keep you occupied. The Tribune Editorial Board offers some thoughts on the recently departed George Wendt, who meant so much more to this town than simply his status as the Chicago native who created the indelible character of Norm on the TV series "Cheers." Check out Scott Stantis' cartoon paying tribute (see below). It's a classic.

The editorial board also says the news that the Chicago Bears are likely at long last to decamp from Chicago for Arlington Heights isn't the end of the world for the city.

Willie Wilson, a regular contributor, leads with the Trump administration's agreement to accept a Qatari jet, which will serve as the next Air Force One, in a piece railing on corruption seemingly present at every level of government and in both parties.

Elsewhere, we have a piece from the former head of Philadelphia's transit agency using that city's experience as a cautionary tale for Chicago-area transit agencies facing an impending large-scale funding shortfall. And a former arts editor for The Washington Post, who now lives in Illinois, has penned a piece on the many senior citizens who've donned their sensible shoes to protest the current administration.

Readers clearly have Mayor Brandon Johnson on their minds, and we've published a bunch of letters expressing those varying views.

Have a great Thursday, and we'll be back tomorrow.

— Steve Daniels, editorial board member

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