Also happening today, a Chicago City Council has approved a so-called clean government ordinance; the head of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemens Association says there is only a 50-50 chance that horse racing will happen at Arlington Park next year; police have recovered a treasured item during a break-in in an Elmhurst home last week; someone stole a Salvation Army red kettle - the stand and all from downtown yesterday afternoon; and much more.