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Link: Sorry old Chaps, we’re unfriending FB. Reports: ‘Facebook fatigue’ has users closing accounts *Update* According to the Daily Mail, Facebook users are getting bored with social networking and closing their accounts. In the United Kingdom, 100,000 Britons deactivated their Facebook accounts in May, the British newspaper reports.

Cubs rally to win 5-4 in 10   . Get clutch hits late to snatch victory from Brewers  https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0615-cubs-brewers-chicago—20110614,0,7764081.story By Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune reporter 12:04 a.m. CDT, June 15, 2011  Tony Campana isn’t exactly shy about his blazing speed. So when the Cubs rookie was told manager Mike Quade said he’s one of the

Manpower survey shows increase of jobs in Naperville area https:///napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/5889045-418/manpower-survey-shows-increase-of-jobs-in-naperville-area.html     By David Sharos For The Sun June 14, 2011 11:04AM  Greg Bedalov, President of Choose DuPage, keeps pretty close tabs on the employment situation here in DuPage County. When he learned that a Midwest-based employment urvey found that jobs are expected to grow in the

Cubs GM Hendry understands the frustration https:///www.dailyherald.com/article/20110613/sports/706139729/ By Bruce Miles For a guy allegedly on the hottest of hot seats in Chicago, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was acting like one pretty cool cat Monday.       Hendry: Owners are willing to spend GM denies rumors that Ricketts family finances stand in way of

Cubs announce block party schedule https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-cubs-announce-block-party-schedule-20110613,0,5190915.story  By Paul Sullivan Tribune reporter 11:34 a.m. CDT, June 13, 2011 After trying to get Sheffield Avenue shut down for a few summer street fests, the Cubs decided to hold the fest on their own property. The team announced Monday the first-ever Wrigleyville Block Party, to be held this Friday-Sunday during the New

Team Culloton 2011 v. Pediatric cancer.  It all starts this weekend.   https:///www.active.com/donate/teambear2011/Culloton11

Support Team Culloton as we race all summer to race against the scourge of pediatric cancer.  It all starts with the Batavia Tri this Sunday https:///www.active.com/donate/teambear2011/Culloton11

CME Group eyes Illinois exit; Emanuel confident it will stay https:///www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cme-group-threatens-to-leave-illinois-over-taxes-20110608,0,4140752.story By Kathy Bergen and John Byrne Tribune reporters 3:46 p.m. CDT, June 9, 2011 The company that owns Chicago’s two leading futures exchanges is weighing whether to move some operations from Illinois, citing the state’s corporate tax rate increase.“We’re investigating what would be in

Catch the 4G fever.  I can’t keep up! Illinois’ own MMI intros the Photon https:///www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20110609/NEWS08/110609812/motorola-mobility-to-debut-first-4g-phone-today

Rail safety enforcement in Elgin Thursday https:///couriernews.suntimes.com/news/5852821-418/rail-safety-enforcement-in-elgin-thursday.html ELGIN — The railroad crossing on Kimball Street here will be among numerous crossings in the United States and 44 other countries where authorities today will be emphasizing both driver and pedestrian safety.   Illinois Tax Firesale A case study in high corporate rates and special favors. https:///online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304474804576370102955207570.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Cubs Game Day: Dempster snaps 8-game skid https:///www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0609-cubs-reds-chicago—20110608,0,4670099.story By Phil Rogers, Tribune reporter 2:46 p.m. CDT, June 8, 2011 CINCINNATI —Ryan Dempster’s start Wednesday was in question up to game time, for unknown reasons. But he seemed to get stronger inning by inning in leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Reds

Motorola Mobility Foundation Launches Empowerment Grants Program New grant initiative helps non-profits empower their communities with technology  https:///www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/motorola-mobility-foundation-launches-empowerment-grants-program-123272053.html LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Motorola Mobility Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), announced today the launch of the Empowerment Grants program, an opportunity for non-profit organizations to apply for

Social Media changing the face of Public Relations Campaigning   Toronto - Who would have thought that a few carefully chosen words sent out to the masses would change the face of public relations? Social media has impacted that world and is continuing to grow. Social Media: One More Land Mine for Politicians With the push

WHAT TO DO WITH BIG Z? LET HIM PITCH ESPN - Jon Greenberg, Gene Wojciechowski - ‎2 hours ago‎ Carlos Zambrano shouldn’t be canonized for criticizing his team and blaming his fellow Carlos, but he shouldn’t be shipped out of town either. He shouldn’t be suspended or traded (good luck with that, by the way, he makes

Link: The ticking is the pension bomb we fail to defuse

Free rides for most seniors to end Sept. 1 June 1, 2011 …free-rides permits on the CTA , Metra and Pace will be deactivated. As…said. The free rides cost the CTA, Metra and Pace $38 million to $116 million…at CTA fare-card vending machines. Metra riders must display their cards to Metra…  No time for Cubs

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

Link: 2012 CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW COMMEMORATIVE POSTER CONTEST

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