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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SEARCH TOP HEADLINES Wednesday, December 23, 2009 · Video: Charities rally in recession · Winter storm cancels Midway flights · New Apple Inc. store on Clybourn being offered for sale · Kehe Food buys Tree of Life from Wessanen for $190M · LifeSource buys empty Rosemont office building for $16.5M · Ex-Blagojevich fundraiser, Dunkin' Donut franchisee faces $28 million in foreclosure cases · Health care REIT Ventas adds $50M to credit facility · CF Industries' hostile suitor Agrium secures FTC approval for proposed deal · 10 things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Election stampede begins right after the holidays: Greg Hinz · City treasurer offers some tips on small-biz loan programs: Enterprise City · Winners and . . . winners: Biz of Sports · SPINvitational draws world's best in pingpong to Chicago: Taking Names   As of 2:30 p.m. Dow Jones 10,460.77 -4.16 -0.04% NASDAQ 2,267.14 +14.47 +0.64% Crain's Index 87.72 +0.600 +0.689% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Crain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Sure to pique your interest every business day, Crain's expert bloggers expound on government, small business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, golf and the business of sports. Click here to read what Greg Hinz, Shia Kapos, Ed Sherman and other Crain's reporters are saying today. And talk back, they'd love to hear from you. OTHER HEADLINES · BlackBerry Internet service disrupted again New York Times · Census: Illinois remains 5th largest state but may lose 1 representative Daily Herald · Chicago Bulls were 129 games under .500 for the decade Vocalo.org · Pompei restaurant closes in Oak Park Wednesday Journal Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today — Dec. 23 Despite the recession, more charities are reporting an increase in donations and a surge in volunteers.Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Entrepreneurs in Action - Lesson Learned SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies   LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Republicans are stepping up efforts to convince more House Democrats to switch parties and are focusing on Rep. Chris Carney (D-Penn.), who has been asked by Sen. John McCain about making such a move, a top GOP official tells POLITICO.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Christmas travel rush begins | VIDEO With messy winter weather approaching, many people are trying to get out early Wednesday. 2 charged in HS soccer player's murder Two people have been charged in the fatal shooting of an East Aurora High School star soccer player. Water main break floods house A water main break Wednesday morning flooded a basement and threatens to ruin Christmas for two young children on the South Side. Irish parade to be replaced with festival The South Side Irish Parade will be replaced by a 10-day, family-focused celebration that ends with a cultural festival in 2010. Report: Jennifer Hudson pregnant again? It's a good thing Jennifer Hudson loves kids because just four months after the birth of her first child, Star magazine is reporting she's pregnant again. MORE STORIES Strange News Mom calls 911 over son's video game habit Police stop generous 5th-grader with $10K Zoo sells $20,884 in reindeer dropping ornaments Dancer pays $4K to stay in 'Christmas Story' house Police say drunken teen yanked off Santa's beard Consumer Salmonella found in hazelnuts How safe is your child's booster seat? FDA accuses Nestle of misleading labels Money-saving prepaid plans Web site facilitates holiday gift-giving | VIDEO Healthbeat Do you lie to your doc? Birth control shot may harm bone health Study: Acupuncture relieves eczema MOST POPULAR Oak Brook college student located Report: Jennifer Hudson pregnant again? 2 charged in HS soccer player's murder Web site facilitates holiday gift-giving Baby beluga born on Sunday dies All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 34°F 32°F Breezy with periods of snow, sleet, and freezing rain Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas 7:30 PM The Middle 8:00 PM Modern Family 8:30 PM The Middle 9:00 PM Cougar Town 9:30 PM Cougar Town Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Balloon boy father sentenced to jail The man who carried out the balloon boy hoax has been sentenced to jail for the stunt. PHOTOS: Hot Air Balloon Hoax Man gets Christmas wish -- a heart transplant A local man has gotten his one Christmas wish -- a new heart -- with the help of a hospital's Christmas tradition. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Michael Jordan sues two Chicago grocery stores - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Michael Jordan sues two Chicago grocery stores - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Michael Jordan sues grocery stores

Quick Fact: Fox News advances falsehood that health bill will "bankrupt" country | Media Matters for America

Quick Fact: Fox News advances falsehood that health bill will "bankrupt" country | Media Matters for America

Quick Fact: Fox News advances falsehood that health bill will "bankrupt" country

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The White House now expects January’s crowded congressional calendar to force health-reform talks into February, past President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. But top aides tell POLITICO that the president will go ahead with plans for what they call “a very hard pivot” to focusing on jobs next month, once the contours of a final health bill are set.

The Buzz Log - A Very Obama Christmas - Yahoo! Buzz

The Buzz Log - A Very Obama Christmas - Yahoo! Buzz

The Obama family faces yet another first this holiday season: their first Christmas in the White House. The people want to know what they'll do and where they'll be. One-day searches on Yahoo! show that lookups on "obama christmas" grew 100% in the last day. Queries on "obama christmas card" and "obama christmas eve" were also popular. Here, a rundown of what to expect from the first family.

News Corp.'s race problem | Media Matters for America

News Corp.'s race problem | Media Matters for America

Glenn Beck's comment that President Obama is a "racist" with a "deep-seated hatred for white people or the white culture" justifiably garnered a great deal of attention, but that remark was by no means an isolated incident at News Corp., owner of Fox News. Indeed, Beck's comments are indicative of a corporate culture in which racially charged commentary is frequent, goes all the way to the top, and is too often tolerated.

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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SEARCH TOP HEADLINES Tuesday, December 22, 2009 · Video: Big Mac attacked · Chicago-area home sales jump 72% in November · Wyndham O'Hare hotel to close · New Century Bank's Pantazelos staying put, after all · Chicago area jobless rate creeps down to 10.3% · Kraft moves $40 million Lunchables ad biz to McGarryBowen from DraftFCB · Boeing buys control of 787 assembly plant in South Carolina · Most city offices closed Thursday under cost-cutting plan · Blackhawks legend Mikita victim of identity theft; MB Financial reimburses $100K losses · FDA hits ADM-owned Canadian canola plant with restrictions · In brief: Inland refinances | Gurnee Waterpark | Elmhurst warehouse  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Eved founder talks about managing fast growth; Obama, community bankers eye small-biz lending; big banks to give small loans a 2nd look: Enterprise City · Giannoulias settles Bright Start suit; Dump Daley? Web site ponders new names for mayor: Greg Hinz · Grandkids — and grandparents — may benefit from estate-tax lapse: Taking Names · Hawks cash in with alternate jerseys: Biz of Sports   Final Markets Dow Jones 10,464.93 +50.79 +0.49% NASDAQ 2,252.67 +15.01 +0.67% Crain's Index 87.11 +0.770 +0.892% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Crain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Sure to pique your interest every business day, Crain's expert bloggers expound on government, small business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, golf and the business of sports. Click here to read what Greg Hinz, Shia Kapos, Ed Sherman and other Crain's reporters are saying today. And talk back, they'd love to hear from you. OTHER HEADLINES · Third-quarter growth weaker than first thought New York Times · U.K. clears Ticketmaster, Live Nation deal MarketWatch · Did hackers steal millions from Citigroup? Journal says yes, bank says no ABC News · Burris rhymes his healthcare message ABC7 Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today — Dec. 22 How will McDonald's answer rivals' new TV ads , and how much will that response cut into its marketing budget next year?Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Entrepreneurs in Action - Lesson Learned SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies   LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Police: Off-duty cop had .263 BAC | VIDEO Bond was set at $750,000 for a Lockport police officer charged in a fatal DUI crash on the Stevenson Expressway. Mom killed, son critically hurt in hit-and-run Chicago police are questioning a driver in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Chicago soldier killed in Afghanistan | VIDEO Sergeant Albert Ware, 27, was killed Friday by an improvised explosive device. He was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. Identity of Chicago Blackhawks legend stolen Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita says he's been the victim of identity theft. Michael Jordan sues two grocery stores Former Bulls star Michael Jordan has filed lawsuits against Jewel and Dominick's claiming they unlawfully used his identity in their advertisements. MORE STORIES Strange News Mom calls 911 over son's video game habit Dancer pays $4K to stay in 'Christmas Story' house Police say drunken teen yanked off Santa's beard Siblings reunite after 47 years No fish story: Teen catches 80-pound catfish Consumer How safe is your child's booster seat? Money-saving prepaid plans Web site facilitates holiday gift-giving | VIDEO Gov't imposes 3-hour limit on tarmac strandings UPS expects busiest shipping day Healthbeat Health officials say no milk, cookies for Santa Study: Green tea may raise spirits Researchers: Skin cancer a year-round cancer MOST POPULAR Police search for missing Oak Brook college student Mom killed, son critically hurt in hit-and-run Police: Off-duty cop had .263 BAC Off-duty cop charged in fatal Stevenson crash Suburban water park goes under All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 34°F 30°F A little snow at times Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM America's Funniest Home Videos 8:00 PM Scrubs 8:30 PM Better Off Ted 9:00 PM Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Burris rhymes his healthcare message Illinois Senator Roland Burris used a holiday rhyme to describe his view of the Senate debate Tuesday morning. Video: Burris' full rhyming Senate address FBI posts Michael Jackson files to Web site The FBI has released files on Michael Jackson- including the investigation into child molestation allegations and threats made against the pop star-- months after his death. PHOTOS: Jackson through the years SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Democrats and Republicans have agreed to take the vote on final passage of Senate health reform legislation at 8 a.m. Christmas Eve, far earlier in the day Thursday than originally expected, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. ) announced.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Rep. Parker Griffith, a freshman Democrat from Alabama, will announce this afternoon that he’s switching parties to become a Republican

fund-boss-made-7-billion-in-the-panic: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

fund-boss-made-7-billion-in-the-panic: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Billions in profits made during the panic

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

First, a memo from Democratic pollster Mark Mellman to Senate Dems, pushing Democrats to focus on the plan's details and educate voters on its content. His thesis: "Voters support the content of health care reform, while opposing the 'content-less' plan identified with Congress."

Second, the Senate's list of measure that take effect early like, say, before the 2010 elections. Many of them are regulations making it harder for insurers to deny coverage to, among others, kids with pre-existing conditions.

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

Senators today are closer to passing a health care bill. Democrats cleared the second of three procedural hurdles...

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SEARCH TOP HEADLINES Monday, December 21, 2009 · Video: Chicago Spire twists in the wind · McDonald's rivals launch barrage of ads attacking quality, price · Retail sales in Chicago kept sliding in Q3: study · Sheraton hotel in Arlington Heights to close · Walgreen 1Q profit up 20% on rise in prescriptions, flu shots · Michigan takes carp gripe to Supreme Court, aims to shut shipping locks · Chicago-area industrial real estate seen stabilizing in 2010 · AMA backs Senate healthcare reform bill · Advisory Research being sold to Piper Jaffray for $218M · TreeHouse buys private-label health food maker for $660M · Navistar rival BAE wants Army to reconsider truck purchase · FreightCar America CEO resigns, replaced by former marketing executive   CRAIN'S BLOGS · Northwestern will be well represented in Tampa; bowl gifts include watches, gift cards: Biz of Sports · New solar vehicle may be street legal, but will it sell? Dill Pickle food co-op launches in Logan Square, and more: Enterprise City · GOP 'searches' for candidate against Mike Madigan; Thomson deal looks done: Greg Hinz · Winnetka artisan working with White House; dark side of a cookie exchange: Taking Names   Final Markets Dow Jones 10,414.14 +85.25 +0.83% NASDAQ 2,237.66 +25.97 +1.17% Crain's Index 86.34 +0.860 +1.006% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Celebrate This Holiday Season with Christmas Seals® Support the American Lung Association's Christmas Seals® and continue the fight against lung cancer, childhood asthma, secondhand smoke, air pollution and influenza. Visit ChristmasSeals.org OTHER HEADLINES · Federal government limits tarmac waits for passengers to 3 hours New York Times · GM names Microsoft finance chief as CFO Reuters · Fans seek funds for anti-Lovie billboard NBC5 Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today — Dec. 21 Lisa Leiter and Senior Reporter Eddie Baeb discuss the prospects for the stalled Chicago Spire since a deal with some local labor union investment funds fell apart.Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Entrepreneurs in Action - Lesson Learned SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies   LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, December 21, 2009 Three-car Stevenson crash kills 1 | VIDEO A suburban police officer is suspected of causing a fatal crash on I-55 at Cicero Sunday night that killed a Chinatown man. Police: Ax-wielding man fatally shot | VIDEO Police in northwest suburban Des Plaines shot and killed a man after he allegedly came after them with an ax. Report: Boy gets foot stuck in Metra door A 4-year-old boy riding a Metra train from Union Station to Worth got stuck when the train's doors closed on his foot over the weekend. Officials tout parking meter improvements | VIDEO Officials in charge of the new parking meters in Chicago say they've made improvements to the system. Lawsuit contends Ill. inmates get too much soy A recent menu from the Danville Correctional Center shows inmates have been served soy-blend hot dogs, soy-spiked sloppy joes and several other soy-enhanced dishes. MORE STORIES Strange News Ohio man drops $72 on a taco No fish story: Teen catches 80-pound catfish Teen will need legal permission to date girls Ill. library receives vinyl record 47 years late Ariz. teacher on leave for taking choir to Hooters Consumer Shoppers pack stores with five days until Christmas Baby car seat carriers recalled Kindle e-reader to include Blackberry app soon GM to end Saab brand after talks with buyer fail British Airways wins court order barring strike Healthbeat New tool lets doctors 'spy' on cancer New CDC estimate: 1 in 110 children has autism | VIDEO Healthbeat Report: CPR | VIDEO MOST POPULAR Three-car Stevenson crash kills 1 Police: Ax-wielding man fatally shot Six wounded in Englewood shooting Report: Boy gets foot stuck in Metra door Search on for missing Chicago teen girl All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 30°F 24°F Mostly cloudy Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! 8:00 PM Find My Family 9:00 PM Castle 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Elgin soldier healing at home A Chicago area soldier is healing at his parents' home this holiday season after being shot at Ft. Hood in Texas. Cookie baking tips from Ginny Bean Cookie baking is a great way for families to come together and share in a time-honored holiday tradition. Ginny's Basic Cookie Dough ABC7 Recipes Holiday Tips AP Interactive: 31 Holiday Cookie Recipes SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Health Care bill faces key Senate test vote - Yahoo! News

Health Care bill faces key Senate test vote - Yahoo! News

Senate Democrats confidently advanced heath care legislation Sunday toward a make-or-break test vote in a push for Christmas-week passage. Republicans vowed to resist what they appeared unable to stop.

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The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New Orleans Saints 24-17, ending the Saints' hopes for an undefeated NFL season.