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Palin executes her social media plan. For Weiner: Mistakes were made, pants were lost.

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

2011-06-02T16:53:30+00:00June 2, 2011|

Afternoon news- what's going on?

 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

2011-06-01T22:31:00+00:00June 1, 2011|

"And you get a Cubs ticket!" Tom Ricketts on Windy City Live

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

2011-06-01T20:25:57+00:00June 1, 2011|

Wednesday clips, 6-1

  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

2011-06-01T19:11:00+00:00June 1, 2011|

Tuesday afternoon clips, 5-31

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

2011-05-31T22:32:45+00:00May 31, 2011|

Tuesday clips 5-31

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

2011-05-31T17:29:29+00:00May 31, 2011|

New Mayor: Hands on approach to Springfield

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.

2011-05-27T17:45:01+00:00May 27, 2011|

Friday's Clips 5-27

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

2011-05-27T16:28:00+00:00May 27, 2011|
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