Woman Bites Bus Driver / Wiener's Circle Vandal / 10,000 Maniacs

An angry man tossed a brick through the window at The Weiner's Circle — and it wasn't because Poochie, Chicago's favorite foul-mouth hot-dog hawker, had cussed him out.

The irate customer, who was caught in the act on video, apparently took offense when he found out the Lincoln Park hot dog joint abides by the city's no-mask, no service policy.

Wiener's Circle Door Smashed By Brick-Wielding, Anti-Mask Customer Turned Vandal

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