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Link: Cautious CEO optimism on economy, better than none at all! America’s CEOs: Jobs outlook better, but … CNNMoney 6:24 AM CDT, May 16, 2011 advertisementBusiness leaders believe the economy is getting better and many even said they are hiring more workers as a result. But chief executive officers remain nervous about many things, most

BRIDGET GAINER The Top Challenges Facing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel MAY 16 2011, 7:30 AM ET When Rahm Emanuel is inaugurated as Chicago’s mayor Monday, he will confront the toughest job in America: chief executive of a major city. His challenges are stark, though the biggest is missed by most. https:///www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/05/the-top-challenges-facing-chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuel/238911/   ILLINOIS MEDICAID   Hospitals:

Link: The latest in newspapers vs. digital & social media Chicago Tribune testing premium daily edition By: Lynne Marek May 12, 2011  (Crain’s) — The Chicago Tribune is contemplating a pricier, premium daily newspaper to target affluent, more-educated readers, some of whom have dropped the biggest daily paper in recent years. The unit of Tribune Co. is

Cubs down in dumps after failure of 4th, 5th starters BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com Last Modified: May 13, 2011 02:16AM It’s days like this when the Cubs must feel tempted to drop their heads into their hands and mutter, “What would Randy Wells do?’’ https:///www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/5344533-417/cubs-down-in-dumps-after-failure-of-4th-5th-starters.html The ‘kids’ pummel Cubs at Wrigley BY JOE STRAUSS jstrauss@post-dispatch.com >

Former Illinois Running Back Mikel Leshoure on “The Final Word” May 1. Show didn’t air because of the breaking news with death of Bin Laden.

Link: Mistakes happen, but what was the strategy and goal? Facebook admits it hired PR firm to smear Google.   On Tuesday, USA Today reported that two reps for PR firm Burson-Marsteller were attempting to plant negative stories about Google, claiming that its Social Circle feature violates privacy and FTC rules. Burson’s client was a mystery, although some suspected Apple

Chicago Cubs Cubs’ bats shine after rain BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com Last Modified: May 12, 2011 02:34AM During a nearly hourlong rain delay Wednesday night, fans at Wrigley Field huddled in the covered seating and concourse areas, barely noticeable until an occasional stroke of lightning flashed over the ballpark — at which point the ‘‘ooohs’’ and

Eight Job Interview Gaffes for the Record Bookhttps:///www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2011/ca20110224_244233.htm “Unforgettable” isn’t always a good thing for a job seeker, according to careers columnist and former HR executive Liz Ryan By Liz Ryan In my 25 years as a corporate human resources leader I saw my share of not-ready-for-prime-time job candidates. Here are eight of the most memorable

Chicago Cubs Cashner, Wells throwing to hitters this week By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com CHICAGO — Cubs pitchers Andrew Cashner and Randy Wells, both on the disabled list, threw two innings each of live batting practice on Monday in Mesa, Ariz., at the team’s extended spring training complex. https:///chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20110510&content_id=18881620&notebook_id=18882168&vkey=notebook_chc&c_id=chc   Champions they ain’t - your 2011 Chicago Cubs

Some of Team Culloton Strategies at the 2011 Naperville Chamber Bounce Back Gala

Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs fan’s series review By Joshua Huffman, Yahoo! Contributor Network May 9, 11:55 am EDT The Chicago Cubs’ home series with the Cincinnati Reds was similar to many of their series since the regular-season opener: they were an eighth or ninth-inning away from getting swept. The Cubs lost two

Chicago Cubs Cubs hitting, just not in the clutch May, 8, 2011 By Sahadev Sharma CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have been hitting the ball all season, but for some reason, when men get on base their bats have gone silent. The Cubs are hitting .268 (second best in the NL), but with men in scoring position

Link: Navistar gets ready to begin moving into its new Warrenville Road ho Navistar Inc. is in the home stretch. The manufacturer of diesel engines, trucks, buses and military vehicles is poised to occupy its new corporate space in Lisle, with the first wave of 200 people in the Navistar Defense division slated to fill

Looking for intern with mobile/app design experience for summer 2011, with the possibility of moving into a full-time position. The right candidate will be able to understand and create mobile design for iPhone, Android and iPad platforms.  Experience designing a wide variety of highly usable and striking interactive Web and mobile sites is a must.

Culloton Strategies, LLC., is a media communications strategy firm advising top business executives in sports, transportation, health care, aviation, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate development and politics. Culloton Strategies was formed by Dennis Culloton - one of the most experienced crisis managers and media strategists in practice today. He has counseled clients through major initiatives including