This is big, Mac

The charitable spirit that underlies civic action like this should be recognized and applauded. This is really a big deal in my book, and McDonald's deserves a lot of credit for it.

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's today announced it is the 2006 recipient of the Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. Charles J. O'Laughlin Memorial Award. McDonald's was recognized with this award for providing professional legal services and advocacy to low income, elderly and disabled Cook County residents and public service organizations in the Chicago-land area in need of legal counsel or representation. The award was presented during the Clinic's 22nd Annual Awards dinner at the Hilton hotel in downtown Chicago earlier this month.

Nice going, McDonald's. I may even stop in and buy a burger for the first time in many years. Here's the rest of the story.