Chicago's newest traffic debacle
Summary
Brian and Kenzie discuss the opening of the I-490 Western O'Hare Bypass, mocking its billion-dollar budget overrun and delayed schedule. They also cover the rising cost of Halloween candy, noting a significant drop in sales due to inflation, and share their plans for the holiday, including Kenzie's elaborate haunted vending machine costume.
Topics discussed
Show intro and big story of the day
I-490 O'Hare West Bypass opening details
Reaction to $1B over budget and 2-year delay
Skepticism on job creation claims
Cassandra Rouse speech and Kenya Moore comparison
Local business impact: Tacos Puebla
Unforeseen construction complications
Benny Show promotional segment
Chicago traffic stats and commute times
Replaying Kenya Moore audio comparison
Halloween weather forecast and past blizzard
Halloween candy sales decline and costs
Kenzie's son's haunted vending machine costume
Shift to non-chocolate and salty snacks
Pretzels, chips, and Mexican hot chocolate
Benny Show promotional segment
Candy inflation and shrinking portion sizes
Costco deals and college student trick-or-treaters
Show outro and sports talk promo
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