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Cubs get a double bounce After coming back from 8 runs down, need 2nd rally in 9th  By Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune reporter 11:15 p.m. CDT, July 7, 2011 https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0708-cubs-nationals-chicago—20110708,0,7623795.story WASHINGTON — There’s no good explanation for the way the Cubs have been playing this season, just as there was no good explanation for what

Quinn signs bill giving county boards more oversight authority By Robert Sanchez https:///www.dailyherald.com/article/20110706/news/707069800/ Calling it “a good step forward” toward ethics, honesty and openness in local government, Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday signed legislation giving suburban county boards more financial supervision over the agencies they appoint.   County Government Gains Greater Oversight of Independent Agencies Gov.

We’ll take what we can get! Babies, a good economic sign. https:///www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pregnancy-20110705,0,7711562.story

Chicago sports teams winners in community https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-0705-around-town—20110705,0,4325288.column Around Town Fred Mitchell July 5, 2011  Invariably, sports franchise owners are judged by the number of championship trophies they collect.But they can use their positions make a real difference in the communities they represent. To that extent, the White Sox, Cubs, Bulls, Bears and Blackhawks organizations have

A Conversation with Tom Ricketts By John Arguello, Thursday at 10:27 pm https:///www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2011/06/30/a-conversation-with-tom-ricketts/ Today I attended the Citi Cubs Kids program at the Inter-American Magnet School in Chicago.  Cubs owner and chairman Tom Ricketts was also there and was gracious enough to give me a few minutes of his time.  What transpired turned out to be

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Wood unveils foundation to help children By Alex Ruppenthal / MLB.com | 06/30/11 1:31 PM ET https:///mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110630&content_id=21210548&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb CHICAGO — Kerry Wood has visions for a high school baseball stadium on Chicago’s North Side and other projects as part of the Wood Family Foundation, which Wood and his wife, Sarah, launched Thursday. The foundation will benefit children’s charities throughout the Chicagoland area.

Wood has no regrets rejoining Cubs Launching Wood Family Foundation to help Chicagoland kids David Haugh In the Wake of the News 7:01 p.m. CDT, June 29, 2011 https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0630-haugh-cubs-chicago—20110629,0,891995.column Now we understand a little better why Kerry Wood turned down at least $10 million more from two other teams for another season of bad baseball with

DuPage 2011 budget largely on course By Susan Frick Carlman scarlman@stmedianetwork.com June 29, 2011 2:38PM https:///napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/6239058-418/dupage-2011-budget-largely-on-course.html Prudent policies pay off, DuPage County officials say as they review the current spending year halfway to the next budget. Fred Backfield, chief financial officer, this week provided the County Board with a mid-year update on the activity in the

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Navistar Names Jim Spangler Chief Communications Officer Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Industry Veteran will Lead Navistar’s Internal and External Communications Globally https:///www.marketwatch.com/story/navistar-names-jim-spangler-chief-communications-officer-2011-06-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp WARRENVILLE, Ill., Jun 29, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Navistar, Inc. today announced that Jim Spangler has been named Chief Communications Officer and will lead the company’s Corporate Communications globally. “We are proud to

Phase Two of Metra Platform Improvement Project Scheduled to Begin June 30 https:///www.dailyherald.com/article/20110628/submitted/110629512/ By City of Naperville Northwest Portion of the Platform will Reopen with Completion of Phase One On Thursday, June 30, 2011, work on Phase One of the Metra Platform Improvement Project is scheduled to be substantially completed (pending weather and unforeseen construction

Metra Appointment Down to Four Finalists https:///www.kcchronicle.com/2011/06/27/metra-appointment-down-to-4-finalists/aqpvds0/ By BRENDA SCHORY - bschory@kcchronicle.com  GENEVA – The 41 Metra Board hopefuls have been whittled down to four finalists, according to a task force charged with putting forth a new appointee.The finalists are Michael McCoy, a former county board chairman; Philip Bus, the county’s former development director; Sue

Caterpillar, Navistar name Christman president of NC2 Global https:///www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20110627/NEWS05/110629870/caterpillar-navistar-name-christman-president-of-nc2-global   By: Kate MacArthur June 27, 2011  (Crain’s) — The global trucking joint venture between Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar Inc. has a new president. Lisle-based NC2 Global LLC named Phil Christman to the top post, effective immediately, the company says in a press release. He most

Children’s Memorial Hospital Wins $20,000 Executive Challenge Grant from CIGNA Foundation https:///www.marketwatch.com/story/childrens-memorial-hospital-wins-20000-executive-challenge-grant-from-cigna-foundation-2011-06-24?reflink=MW_news_stmp CHICAGO, Jun 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — —Four additional charities each awarded $5,000 grants —All support CIGNA’s mission of improving health, well-being and sense of security CIGNA has announced that Children’s Memorial Hospital will receive a $20,000 CIGNA Foundation grant as the winner

Link: The proposed helipad for the CMH’s new Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital will be safe and will save lives.

Debate over heliport safety at new children’s hospital https:///abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8209981 June 23, 2011 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A hearing is under way about a new safety study for a proposed medical heliport at the new Children’s Memorial Hospital being built in Chicago’s Streeterville community. Some residents are opposed to the heliport because they believe it is too

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DuPage County Board seeks resident input https:///www.mysuburbanlife.com/elmhurst/newsnow/x536842300/DuPage-County-Board-seeks-resident-input By Staff reports- Elmhurst Press   Posted Jun 23, 2011  Elmhurst, IL — As the DuPage County Board begins to develop to the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, residents have been asked to contribute by expressing which services matter most and are of highest priority in their community.  According

Keep county pensions in perspective https:///www.dailyherald.com/article/20110621/discuss/706219779/ Few issues today generate more taxpayer anger than generous pension and employment benefits for public officials. As readers ponder Daily Herald reporter Jake Griffin’s recent article on DuPage County Board member pensions, please keep in mind that the examples he used were from a former pension plan that is

Cubs lead way as MLB draws biggest weekend crowds since 2008 https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-cubs-lead-way-as-mlb-draws-biggest-weekend-crowds-since-2008-20110620,0,4954729.story 4:16 p.m. CDT, June 20, 2011 Major League Baseball has drawn its biggest weekend crowds in three years, boosted by sellouts at Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and the Coliseum.  Nearly 1.65 million fans saw games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That made for the

A Hallowed and Imperfect Ballpark https:///www.nytimes.com/2011/06/20/sports/baseball/yankees-return-to-hallowed-imperfect-wrigley-field.html By TYLER KEPNER Published: June 19, 2011  Bleacher tickets for premium games at Wrigley Field cost $72, which seems like a lot before you pass through the gates on Sheffield Avenue, under the right-field stands. Just inside on Saturday, like a shark behind glass at an aquarium, was Alex

Laura Ricketts and the Cubs step up to promote tolerance.

How Do You Want the DuPage County Board to Spend Your Money? https:///elmhurst.patch.com/articles/how-do-you-want-the-dupage-county-board-to-spend-your-money June 18, 2011  As the budget process for 2012 gets under way, you can make your opinion known by filling out the survey, found in the link below. The DuPage County Board is getting ready to prepare its 2012 budget, and officials