Windy City Chat http://www.windychat.com WindyChat - Discussion and News about Chicago, the Windy City, in Illinois. Politics, Events, News, Meetings, Editorials, Opinions, Classifieds, Concerts, Restaurants, and Attractions. en Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:37:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.windychat.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Windy City Chat http://www.windychat.com Time Out Chicago investor wants to cash out http://www.windychat.com/time-out-chicago-investor-wants-cash-36387.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:30:49 GMT December 3rd, 2008 03:50 PM - (Crain's) — A key Time Out Chicago investor wants to sell his part of a 50% holding in the weekly entertainment magazine.

The sale stems from a broader transaction involving Time Out New York.

Billionaire businessman William Louis-Dreyfus is part of a group of investors who own half of ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/time-out-chicago-investor-wants-cash-36387.html Dow closes up 173 after morning slide http://www.windychat.com/dow-closes-up-173-after-morning-36386.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:02:12 GMT December 3rd, 2008 11:29 AM - (AP) — Wall Street overcame an early slide and turned higher Wednesday as investors calmly absorbed the latest evidence... December 3rd, 2008 11:29 AM - (AP) — Wall Street overcame an early slide and turned higher Wednesday as investors calmly absorbed the latest evidence of a still-weakening economy.

The Dow Jones industrial average finished up 172.60 points, or 2 percent, to close at 8,591.69. was up 35 points to 8,454.22. That was a bounce ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/dow-closes-up-173-after-morning-36386.html Slammed by slowdown, Republic Windows shutting down http://www.windychat.com/slammed-slowdown-republic-windows-shutting-down-36385.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:02:12 GMT December 3rd, 2008 03:48 PM - (Crain's) - Republic Windows & Doors LLC is shutting down Friday, citing the housing market slump and an inability to secure financing to help it weather the economic downturn. More than 230 workers will lose their jobs.

The Chicago-based vinyl window manufacturer had “no choice but to shut ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/slammed-slowdown-republic-windows-shutting-down-36385.html United mechanics to be laid off in January http://www.windychat.com/united-mechanics-laid-off-january-36384.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:02:12 GMT December 3rd, 2008 04:13 PM - (Crain’s) — Nearly 700 United Airlines mechanics, including about 150 in Chicago, are going to lose their jobs in early... December 3rd, 2008 04:13 PM - (Crain’s) — Nearly 700 United Airlines mechanics, including about 150 in Chicago, are going to lose their jobs in early January.
The cutbacks are part of United’s plans to lay off 7,000 workers, or 13% of its work force, as it grounds 100 older Boeing 737s and reduces capacity, which will ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/united-mechanics-laid-off-january-36384.html City creating new contract category for small firms http://www.windychat.com/city-creating-new-contract-category-small-36383.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:02:12 GMT Chicago’s chief procurement officer said Wednesday he’s working to create “another category” of city contractors to...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -

Chicago’s chief procurement officer said Wednesday he’s working to create “another category” of city contractors to nurture and grow small businesses with gross revenues too high to qualify for minority certification, but too low to play with the big boys.


BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/city-creating-new-contract-category-small-36383.html Harris names new head of retail banking http://www.windychat.com/harris-names-new-head-retail-banking-36382.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:32:38 GMT December 3rd, 2008 03:59 PM - (Crain’s) — Harris N.A. has hired a Wachovia Corp. veteran to become its new head of retail banking. Christopher... December 3rd, 2008 03:59 PM - (Crain’s) — Harris N.A. has hired a Wachovia Corp. veteran to become its new head of retail banking.
Christopher McComish, 44, formerly executive vice-president and head of community banking for Wachovia, will become executive vice-president in charge of Harris’ 270 branches in the ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/harris-names-new-head-retail-banking-36382.html Time Out Chicago investor wants to cash out http://www.windychat.com/time-out-chicago-investor-wants-cash-36381.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:32:38 GMT December 3rd, 2008 03:50 PM - (Crain's) — An investor with a stake in half of Time Out Chicago wants to sell his holding in the weekly entertainment magazine.

The sale is part of a broader transaction involving Time Out New York.

Billionaire businessman William Louis-Dreyfus is part of a group of three who own half ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/time-out-chicago-investor-wants-cash-36381.html Slammed by slowdown, Republic Windows shutting down http://www.windychat.com/slammed-slowdown-republic-windows-shutting-down-36380.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:12:03 GMT December 3rd, 2008 03:48 PM - (Crain's) — Republic Windows & Doors Inc. is shutting down Friday, blaming the housing market slump and inability to secure financing to help it weather the economic downturn. More than 230 workers will lose their jobs.

The Chicago-based vinyl window manufacturer had “no choice but to shut ...




Click here to read article.. ]]> Windy City News http://www.windychat.com/slammed-slowdown-republic-windows-shutting-down-36380.html <![CDATA[Homeowner liable for roommate's dog]]> http://www.windychat.com/homeowner-liable-roommates-dog-36379.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:12:03 GMT MADISON, Wis. — A homeowner who allowed an acquaintance with two dogs to move in will be held legally responsible...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -


MADISON, Wis. — A homeowner who allowed an acquaintance with two dogs to move in will be held legally responsible for injuries caused by a dog bite.


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/homeowner-liable-roommates-dog-36379.html Hero trying to stop vandals gets beaten http://www.windychat.com/hero-trying-stop-vandals-gets-beaten-36378.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:12:03 GMT SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — According to Sheboygan police, a man who tried to stop two vandals wound up beaten and...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — According to Sheboygan police, a man who tried to stop two vandals wound up beaten and hospitalized in critical condition with a skull fracture.


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/hero-trying-stop-vandals-gets-beaten-36378.html Leaping silver carp show up in Wisconsin http://www.windychat.com/leaping-silver-carp-show-up-wisconsin-36377.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:12:03 GMT LA CROSSE, Wis. — The silver carp, one of the notorious leaping fish brought to the U.S. from China, has been...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -


LA CROSSE, Wis. — The silver carp, one of the notorious leaping fish brought to the U.S. from China, has been found in the Mississippi River near La Crosse in its first known appearance in Wisconsin or Minnesota waters.


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/leaping-silver-carp-show-up-wisconsin-36377.html Driver walks away from triple-fatal crash http://www.windychat.com/driver-walks-away-triple-fatal-crash-36376.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:30:57 GMT INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police say they are awaiting blood tests on the driver who walked away from a...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police say they are awaiting blood tests on the driver who walked away from a single-vehicle crash that killed his three passengers.


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/driver-walks-away-triple-fatal-crash-36376.html Man killed after jump from Purdue dorm http://www.windychat.com/man-killed-after-jump-purdue-dorm-36375.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:30:57 GMT WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A coroner says the man found dead behind a Purdue University residence hall for graduate...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A coroner says the man found dead behind a Purdue University residence hall for graduate students jumped from one of the upper floors.


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/man-killed-after-jump-purdue-dorm-36375.html Man died from cancer, not crash http://www.windychat.com/man-died-cancer-not-crash-36374.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:30:57 GMT ANDERSON, Ind. — A coroner says a prominent Anderson surgeon died while driving himself to a hospital for cancer...]]> December 3rd, 2008 05:00 AM -

ANDERSON, Ind. — A coroner says a prominent Anderson surgeon died while driving himself to a hospital for cancer treatment.


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Click here to read the article... ]]> Windy City News Chicago Sun-Times http://www.windychat.com/man-died-cancer-not-crash-36374.html $450,000 house selling for $150 in Valpo http://www.windychat.com/450-000-house-selling-150-valpo-36373.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:30:57 GMT VALPARAISO, Ind. — Looking for a good deal on a brand new $450,000 home in Valparaiso?

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VALPARAISO, Ind. — Looking for a good deal on a brand new $450,000 home in Valparaiso?


FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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