Chicago’s restaurants could be going to the dogs.

In these times, there are plenty of heavy matters to ponder, but I must weigh in on this one.

I love restaurants. I also love dogs, especially when they belong to someone else. If Ald. Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, has his way, man’s best friend could be the guest at the dining table next to you.

Doggone.

Last week, Knudsen introduced an ordinance that would permit restaurants to opt into allowing dogs inside their establishments. Currently, except for service animals, they are banned from indoor spaces at restaurants.

Restaurants that choose to admit pets would be allowed to serve only water to the animals and must keep them away from where food is prepared, and plates, utensils and surfaces. The dogs have to be on leashes, and their owners

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