The Chicago School (one day session)

Mitch Landrieu and Andy Kopplin are planning to visit Chicago this week which, we know, has been a hazardous journey for New Orleans mayors in the past so, you know, look out for ticket scalpers, Mr. Mayor.

Apparently he's there to take in a completely different type of sporting event anyway.

...the AP reports that on Sunday Landrieu will run in Chicago's Rock n' Roll Marathon.

The Mayor is an avid runner. He posted a 2:17 in the Mardi Gras Marathon. Chicago's Rock n' Roll Marathon is a charity event featuring live bands along the route. The event can best be compared to, well, NOLA's Rock n' Roll Marathon. (Apparently, they are both part of a national circuit.)

Oh and also they're going to pick up some governing tips from Rahm Emmanuel which should be fun.

Topping his Chicago agenda is a series of meetings Monday with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his top aides, including the police and fire chiefs, to discuss ways to improve public safety and essential city services, city spokesman Ryan Berni said.

We just hope that session doesn't take place in the post-marathon shower.

But perhaps they'll find some time between athletic events to learn something valuable about applying the Chicago way to city governance. Like, for example, how to sell your parking meters to Abu Dhabi.