Link: Palin executes her social media plan. For Weiner: Mistakes were made, pants were lost. For Politicians, Social Media Holds Promise and Peril By MICHAEL D. SHEAR If Sarah Palin is betting on the political promise of social media, Anthony Weiner is demonstrating its peril. Both politicians — the former Republican governor of Alaska and the Democratic representative from New
Cubs Game Day: Ricketts not worried about Cubs June 1, 2011 - The Chicago Cubs end their homestand Wednesday with the…with the media before Wednesday’s game, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts was asked what…of injuries. We’ll be fine.” The Cubs got off to a good start Wednesday with… https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0602-cubs-astros-chicago—20110601,0,4281482.story Now it’s Quinn’s move on casino
Link: "And you get a Cubs ticket!" Tom Ricketts on Windy City Live Cubs Day at Windy City Live hits overdrive when Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts announces to Ryan and Val that the whole audience is going to the Cubs game this afternoon! The audience will ride to the game in a beautiful Chicago Trolley
Des Plaines continues fight against gambling expansion TribLocal - Jennifer Delgado - 21 hours ago Des Plaines leaders are lobbying hard downstate against a casino expansion bill they believe would threaten the soon-t0-open Rivers Casino, saying the measure has not been thought out and will … https:///triblocal.com/des-plaines/2011/05/31/des-plaines-continues-fight-against-gambling-expansion/ Des Plaines Mayor, Lobbyists Mount Full Court Press To Defeat Gaming Expansion
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CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL Children’s Hospital helipad deemed safe for approach, landing 9:50 a.m. CDT, May 31, 2011 https:///www.chicagobreakingbusiness.com/business/chibrkbus-childrens-hospital-helipad-deemed-safe-for-approach-and-landing-20110531,0,634130.story A proposed helipad for the new Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood should be safe enough “to perform approach and landing maneuvers,” an independent analysis conducted for the Illinois Department of Transportation says. CASINO Chicago casino
CUBS/RICKETTS/WRIGLEY FIELD Cubs’ ‘Camp Colvin’ a concept that’s proving its worth https:///www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/3991788-419/cubs-camp-colvin-a-concept-thats-proving-its-worth.html Tyler Colvin may not be thrilled with the name of the Cubs’ camp — but he can’t dispute the results. MESA, Ariz. — No matter what Tyler Colvin does for the Cubs this season or beyond, he already has made a lasting mark
Link: New Mayor: Hands on approach to Springfield Emanuel Taking Active Role in Legislative Session As Mayor Rahm Emanuel spent his second week in office on City Hall’s fifth floor, his influence was being felt 200 miles away in Springfield, where lawmakers were considering his legislative agenda, including casino, schools and pension proposals.
CUBS/RICKETTS/WRIGLEY FIELD Cubs acquire Lopez from Braves May 26, 2011 …pitcher Rodrigo Lopez will become the Cubs ’ latest reclamation project after…setbacks at the Triple-A level.” The Cubs sent Class A Daytona left-hander Ryan Buchter to the Braves. The Cubs previously signed veterans Doug Davis… Big Z sends Cubs to 9-3 win over Mets
Link: Dems see a 2012 boost from Medicare debate. True, but show why Washington can’t solve big issues anymore After Kathy Hochul, campaigning on the issue, wins a congressional seat in a reliably Republican district in New York, Democrats hope the GOP’s midterm momentum is finally over.