Crain's Daily News 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 Friday, May 28, 2010 · Video: Stanley Cup spillover · Bill offering tax credits to boost biotech startups clears Illinois Legislature · Tribune Co. fails again to get Bankruptcy Court OK to begin plan vote · Housewares show re-ups after McPier overhaul becomes law · Illinois lawmakers adjourn, leaving behind $13B budget hole · Real estate briefs: 180 N. LaSalle | Block 37 | John Buck Co. · 40 Under 40: Nominations are open for class of 2010 · 10 Things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Chicago Community Trust's trading card gimmick falls flat: Taking Names · How entrepreneur used social media to grow his brand; Small-biz employment inches up in May; A contest for women only; Beyond the Pedway visits Grasshopper: Enterprise City · Brady asks for probe of Quinn's Teamster cash; In need of two Republicans; Gays in military: Greg Hinz · Winners and winners: Big moment arrives for Blackhawks; Hawks-Flyers huge for the NHL: Biz of Sports  At 1:30 p.m. Dow Jones 10,131.79 -127.20 -1.24% NASDAQ 2,250.60 -27.08 -1.19% Crain's Index 90.83 -1.060 -1.154% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Cutting Edge Digital Marketing Is Just a Click Away. And it's no longer reserved for the big brands. Because today, there is opportunity in every click, connection & conversation. Oneupweb is here to help you harness it without breaking the bank. See what's new at Oneupweb. OTHER HEADLINES · Gulf oil flow stemmed, but could resume New York Times · U.S. consumer spending stagnant in April New York Times · Demi Moore sells memoir for $2 million Crain's New York Business Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Society — WTTW gala Dan Schmidt and Renee Crown welcomed guests to the Harris Theater for a preview of "DuSable to Obama" and a Chaka Khan performance at the fundraiser for WTTW. Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Chicago Business Today — May 28 · 4th annual CANstruction design competition · 40 Under 40 -- Call for Nominations 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 Friday, May 28, 2010 Funeral held for Chicago officer | VIDEO Hundreds of people packed a South Side church to say goodbye to Officer Thomas Wortham IV, who was shot and killed during a robbery attempt last week. Obamas home for Memorial Day weekend | VIDEO While Pres. Barack Obama travels to Louisiana to look at the damage from the massive oil spill there, the first family remains in Chicago Friday. Neighbors: Tattoo parlor tigers were well treated Gary tattoo parlor owner Roy Cooper disputes an inspector's claim that his four tigers-- that were seized by federal agents-- were underweight and lethargic. Fox murder suspect already behind bars | VIDEO A convicted sex offender who is serving time for another case has been charged in the 2004 murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox. Metra names law firm as interim inspector general Chicago's suburban commuter train agency has appointed a law firm headed by former Chicago Police Supt. Terry Hillard to run a new inspector general's office to investigate its operations. Alleged victim testifies in torture trial | VIDEO A second alleged victim of police torture took the witness stand Thursday in the trial of former Chicago police lieutenant Jon Burge, who is charged with perjury and obstruction of justice. MORE STORIES Strange News 3rd-grader wins Google's doodle contest Nigeria: President Goodluck's wife wins motorcycle LeBron leaving Ohio -- not the Cavalier, the jaguar Sweet! Mainers make 'rocket car' with Mentos, soda Alaska police stop bank robbery suspect on bike Consumer Ford's Mercury line could bite the dust Internet addresses running out Nissan Leaf sells out in pre-order phase Facebook simplifying privacy controls Best sunscreens reviewed Healthbeat Survey: Women struggle with breast cancer costs Criminal charges possible in children's medicine recall Aging determined by genetics, lifestyle | VIDEO Strong link between tanning beds, melanoma Allergies could lead to depression MOST POPULAR Funeral held for Chicago officer Calif. man arrested for threatening Daley Fox murder suspect already behind bars Report: 4 tigers removed from tattoo parlor Obamas in Chicago Memorial Day weekend All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 78°F 56°F Mostly sunny and pleasant Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Wife Swap 8:00 PM 20/20 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope I-Team Reports: Four Nights in Chicago During the month of May, the ABC7 I-Team undertook a unique look at a festering problem in Chicago: an escalation in homicides. Using data from the Chicago Police Dept. for 2010, the I-Team identified neighborhoods that had the highest numbers of murders and put together a story strategy that would go beyond statistics. I-Team Report: One Night in Chicago I-Team Report: One Night in 'The Wild 100s' I-Team Report: West Side Stories I-Team Report: Generations Help name Shedd's beluga whale You can help give Shedd's baby beluga its name! Vote for your favorite name for the chance to win the Beluga Experience at Shedd Aquarium. Dive in at Shedd Aquarium's oceanarium Meet Shedd's baby beluga! What's in a name? Shedd's picks for the baby beluga PHOTOS: Send ABC7 your Shedd photos! 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

Crain's Daily News 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 Thursday, May 27, 2010 · Video: Reinventing school lunch · McPier overhaul is law as lawmakers reject Quinn's veto · Hotel exec blasts Quinn for McPier bill veto · Corn Products seen close to game-changing, billion-dollar deal · U.S. House accord preserves Illinois' $19M stake in highways · Former NBA star Antoine Walker files for bankruptcy · CBOE prices IPO at $27 to $29 a share · Residential real estate: Move to Gold Coast | Lincoln Park listing | Brokerage move · Movado stops clock on Chicago shops · Chicago unemployment up again in April · 10 Things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Quinn campaign cash, Madigan allies fueled McPier fight; Plus: More income tax disclosures and Joe Berrios' strange move: Greg Hinz · Crain's video: TickIt's high-speed trading formula; An alternative voice for small biz; Score video: Buddying up with your banker: Enterprise City · Hawks broadcaster Lloyd Pettit, the best there ever was; Documentary tells of sports photographer's quest in Cambodia: Biz of Sports · A year after drama, Obama, Tchen, Duncan get honorary degrees: Taking Names  Final Markets Dow Jones 10,258.99 +284.54 +2.85% NASDAQ 2,277.68 +81.80 +3.73% Crain's Index 91.89 +3.440 +3.889% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Cutting Edge Digital Marketing Is Just a Click Away. And it's no longer reserved for the big brands. Because today, there is opportunity in every click, connection & conversation. Oneupweb is here to help you harness it without breaking the bank. See what's new at Oneupweb. OTHER HEADLINES · Gulf of Mexico oil spill worst in U.S. history CNN · Registered sex offender Scott Eby charged in 2004 killing of 3-year-old Riley Fox Chicago Sun-Times · Geithner sees consensus on finance reform New York Times · We're running out of internet addresses CNN Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today — May 27 The discussion over what schools serve for lunch has been heating up amid first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to combat childhood obesity. Meet a pair of local entrepreneurs who are trying to tap into the trend to improve kids' diets.Read More · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · Society — WTTW gala · 4th annual CANstruction design competition · 40 Under 40 -- Call for Nominations SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies   LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

ABC7 eNews

>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Thursday, May 27, 2010 New charges to be filed in girl's 2004 murder The Will County State's Attorney's Office will announce charges in connection with 2004 murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox Thursday afternoon. Murder suspect's car found in Fargo, ND | VIDEO Eric Gilford, 31, is wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his estranged wife, who was five months pregnant. Obamas coming home to Chicago today | VIDEO President Barack Obama and his family will spend the Memorial Day weekend at their Hyde Park home. Mt. Prospect native wins 'American Idol' | VIDEO Lee DeWyze, a paint store clerk who overcame his shyness to impress "American Idol" judges and viewers with his spirit and soulful voice, triumphed Wednesday over bluesy musician Crystal Bowersox in the contest's ninth season. Fire report sends plane back to airport A report of a fire on board a plane bound for Chicago forced an emergency landing Thursday. Student accused of teacher sex abuse A student is charged with sexually abusing a female teacher at a south suburban high school. MORE STORIES Strange News Frogs close major Greek highway Hebrew University sues GM for People's Einstein ad Adventurer leaves NY career to walk across US Loud muffler helps WA man retrieve stolen truck Alaskan police puzzled by 26 headless chickens Consumer Best sunscreens reviewed Nissan Leaf sells out in pre-order phase Facebook simplifying privacy controls Walmart to sell iPhone for less than $100 Holiday Inn to test smart phone as room keys Healthbeat Strong link between tanning beds, melanoma Study: Stent as good as surgery in stroke prevention FDA warns of bone fracture with heartburn drugs Teen invents video game diet Investigators find heavy metals in herbal supplements MOST POPULAR Police: Elderly man fatally shoots intruder Police search for suspect in Villa Park fatal stabbing Missing 11-year-old girl found Woman shot and killed on Far South Side Mt. Prospect native wins 'American Idol' All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 79°F 54°F A shower in spots late this morning; otherwise, breezy with times of clouds and sun Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM FlashForward 8:00 PM Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque Tribute 9:00 PM Grey's Anatomy 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope I-Team Report: Generations How are generations of Gresham residents coping in the city's neighborhood with the highest number of murders so far this year? I-Team Report: West Side Stories I-Team Report: One Night in 'The Wild 100s' I-Team Report: One Night in Chicago Help name Shedd's beluga whale You can help give Shedd's baby beluga its name! Vote for your favorite name for the chance to win the Beluga Experience at Shedd Aquarium. Dive in at Shedd Aquarium's oceanarium Meet Shedd's baby beluga! What's in a name? Shedd's picks for the baby beluga PHOTOS: Send ABC7 your Shedd photos! 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

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Wash Times falsely claims "Kagan's foreign law trumps" constitutional law A Washington Times editorial relies on false claims and distortions to claim that Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan believes foreign law "trumps" American law and the U.S. Constitution. Read More Legal experts reject Fox's allegation that Sestak was "bribed" Fox News has seized on false allegations that the White House "bribed" Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) with an administration job in exchange for staying out of a Senate race and claimed it would amount to an "illegal" and possibly "an impeachable offense." In fact, legal experts have rejected the claims that such offers are a bribe or illegal. Read More John Stossel's continued advocacy for a right to discriminate Fox's John Stossel has repeatedly called for the repeal of part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, saying that "private businesses ought to get to discriminate" and that free-market forces will resolve racial discrimination. Read More Beck falsely claims Obama will not "honor our troops" on Memorial Day Glenn Beck falsely claimed that President Obama "has decided not to honor our troops on Memorial Day." In fact, Obama will speak at a Memorial Day service at a dedicated Veterans Affairs cemetery in Illinois; Obama is not the first president to commemorate the holiday somewhere other than Arlington National Cemetery. Read More Stossel digs deeper in attempt to defend his attack on Civil Rights Act John Stossel continues to defend his argument that the sections of the Civil Rights Act outlawing discrimination by private businesses should be repealed, arguing that discrimination by businesses would have disappeared if not for Jim Crow laws. In fact, long after the repeal of Jim Crow, the Department of Justice continues to file discrimination cases against private businesses. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

CORE-Illinois ACTION ALLERT!

CORE-ILLINOIS MAY 21, 2010 Quick Links CORE-ILLINOIS.ORG FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR   Join Our Mailing List Dear Fred,     Springfield:  The Democrat majority in the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a budget bill in the House, the Senate is expected to vote on the bill today or early tomorrow and send it onto Governor Quinn for his signature. At this point it appears that the political budget designed to be the least painful for Democrat legislators running for election this fall.  Republicans continues to be excluded from the process, but be highly critical of the outcome, saying it will only push Illinois problems into next year.     Christopher Wills of the Associated Press filed this article regarding the budget as it stands tonight.    At this point it appears that higher education will be cut by about 5%, the Department of Children and Family Services will be cut by about 25%.  The budget allows the Governor to continue to cut/decrease funding at his discretion.   As Illinois Partners for Human Services put it:   "Under this budget no human service organization will know about contracts to take affect July 1 for several more weeks, thereby dumping the costs of a quick shut down on the community, clients and staff The Governor will be able to cut budgets at any time There is no solution to late payments; they are simply kicked further down the road  There is no comprehensive solution to inadequate human services funding. This is not an acceptable budget!"   However, as of this writing the Senate has not passed the bill, the hang up appears to be the borrowing authority to pay the 4 billion for pension payments.  There is a group of Democrat legislators who are apposed, and without Republican assistance the Democrat majority can not pass the bill.  Doug Finke of the State Journal Register posted this article at 7:30pm this evening (5/26).   Sincerely,     John Reese Bill Johnson CORE-Illinois COREILLINOIS@AOL.COM   CORE-Illinois     401 Sangamon Ave. Springfield, Illinois 62702 CORE-Illinois  1-217-544-1251       Email Marketing by CORE-Illinois | 401 Sangamon Ave. | Springfield | IL | 62702