The swarm of controversy in one Evanston neighborhood over a teenager’s plan to install a beehive in his backyard has attracted the attention of Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass who — a week before aldermen are scheduled to vote on the issue — calls the neighbors who would ban bees “beecists.”

Leave a comment

The goal of our comment policy is to make the comments section a vibrant yet civil space. Treat each other with respect — even the people you disagree with. Whenever possible, provide links to credible documentary evidence to back up your factual claims.