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An ordinance that would ban bottles, sippy cups and other baby products containing the chemical BPA moved forward Monday, as aldermen took the first step toward enacting the country's first municipal ban on products containing BPA.
The legendary game show star traded gentle comedic barbs with aldermen and evoked applause from audience members in the packed chamber as he made a special plea for legislation requiring most dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered.
City officials appear to have reached an agreement on a ordinance requiring retailers to recycle plastic bags. The measure is scheduled for a committee hearing today.