The seemingly low-stakes question of whether Chicago restaurants should be free to let patrons bring their dogs has got folks surprisingly engaged.

Sparking the back-and-forth is a measure proposed by 43rd Ward Ald. Timothy Knudsen that would allow eateries to serve customers accompanied by man's best friend. City law currently bars dogs from restaurants other than at outdoor patios, and only then if the restaurant permits.

This has led to various absurdities. At Cody's Public House, a West Lakeview bar that prides itself on being Chicago's dog-friendliest tavern, no food can be served since dogs lounge lugubriously therein. That's crazy. Cody's should be able to serve a slice of........

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