According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a mask adorning one of the iconic lion statues near the Michigan Avenue entrance to the Art Institute disappeared about 24 hours after it was applied.
Good news for the lion, though. By Friday afternoon, it got a new mask like the one the other lion nearby is wearing. But to make it tougher for thieves to steal them, the new mask and the one on the other lion are are now held on with cables that are a lot tougher to cut.
Having to lock down a cute accessory that was designed for the public to enjoy. Frustrating. Shouldn't have to be. But we see it everywhere -- from trash barrels to park benches to newspaper dispensers.
"You shall not steal". Right there in the 10 Commandments, folks.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt