Report: Brother of ousted Ill. governor says he’s ‘not a criminal,’ calls charges unfairCHICAGO — The brother of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he isn’t a criminal and the federal wire fraud charges against him are unfair. Maker of boats and pool tables floats offer to buy back up to $75 in senior secured notesLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Brunswick Corp. has launched a tender offer to buy back up to $75 million of its debt. Sun-Times is closing suburban Chicago printing press, meeting with union on efforts to sellCHICAGO — The Chicago Sun-Times’ parent company is closing a suburban printing plant, which is expected to cost 70 jobs. Agriculture futures trade mixed on the Chicago BOT; beef and pork prices mostly higherCHICAGO — Agriculture futures traded mixed midday Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade. More looking, less buying at annual farm equipment show as farmers grow cautious about futureDECATUR, Ill. — Danny Bradshaw climbed out of the cab of a New Holland tractor Wednesday morning impressed but already certain he wouldn’t spend the more than $200,000 all that horsepower and high-gloss blue paint would cost. Sales of ag equipment remain steady, but drops coming in farmer income could drag them downDECATUR, Ill. — More farmers are looking than buying this week at the annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. Winfrey to tape show in downtown Chicago closing parts of Michigan Ave.; show open to publicCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey is bringing her show to the streets of downtown Chicago next week. 4 cities bidding for 2016 Olympics, including Chicago, await IOC evaluation reportLONDON — Heading into the final month of the race, the four cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games are awaiting a key International Olympic Committee report assessing their technical bids. What’s it really like spending the night in a hostel? Dispatches from 4 citiesAbout three years ago, Jim Williams, author of “Hostel Handbook” — www.hostelhandbook.com — noticed that new hostels were starting to open around the U.S., but “almost exclusively in destination cities — NYC, LA, Miami etc.,” he said. “Hostels are following the trend of becoming urban.” Ex-Ill. governor explains himself in book, says he and Emanuel discussed seat ‘placeholder’CHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress. Agriculture futures drop on Chicago BOT, beef and pork prices slide on Merc ExcahngeCHICAGO — Agriculture futures moved lower Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Deere board approves plan to open new manufacturing, parts center in RussiaDeere & Co., the world’s largest agricultural-equipment maker, said Monday its board of directors has approved a plan to invest $125 million to establish a new manufacturing and parts center in Russia. Family fortune helped fuel Sen. Kennedy’s successful winning streak and forge liberal agendaBOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy’s family fortune not only fueled his brothers’ presidential campaigns and his eight terms in the U.S. Senate, it also helped drive the family’s liberal legacy and forge Kennedy’s lifelong crusade for universal health care. Wheat, corn, soybeans futures gain on Chicago BOT; Beef prices drop, pork prices gainCHICAGO — Agriculture futures were mostly higher in early trading Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Lynching victim Emmett Till’s glass-topped casket, icon of civil rights-era, to SmithsonianCHICAGO — The glass-topped casket that displayed lynching victim Emmett Till’s disfigured body to the world and became a rallying point for the civil rights movement is headed to the Smithsonian Institution, Till’s family announced Friday. Police shoot, kill man who threatened elderly bystander with knife in Chicago theater districtCHICAGO — Police have shot and killed a knife-wielding man who threatened an elderly bystander in Chicago’s downtown theater district. With Kennedy’s death, debate heightens over Senate succession processWASHINGTON — With the death of Edward M. Kennedy, seven seats in the Senate have been opened since the last election or soon will be, the most in any one year in six decades. Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospitalATLANTA — Swine flu was four times more likely to send blacks and Hispanics to the hospital than whites, according to a study in Chicago that offers one of the first looks at how the virus has affected different racial groups. Quinn names 2 new University of Illinois trustees, doesn’t challenge 2 others who won’t resignCHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday that he won’t fire the two University of Illinois trustees who refused to resign amid an admissions scandal, and he started to rebuild the board with new appointees. Deere declares quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share, payable Nov. 2MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co., the world’s largest maker of farm equipment, declared a quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share, the company said Wednesday. From budget to university scandal, Illinois governor gaining reputation as indecisiveSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — First, Gov. Pat Quinn demanded that the University of Illinois board of trustees resign over an admissions scandal. Then he gave them time to think it over. Then he set a deadline. Then he pushed back the deadline. AAR receives $40 million contract from BAE Systems to build more mobile shelters for ArmyWOOD DALE, Ill. — Aviation product supplier AAR Corp. said Tuesday it received a $40 million contract from BAE Systems Inc. to make additional mobile shelters for Army vehicles. Wheat, corn futures gain on Chicago BOT, soybeans drop; Beef and pork prices trade mixedCHICAGO — Agriculture futures traded mixed midday Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat, corn, soybeans futures gain on Chicago BOT; Beef and pork prices mostly dropCHICAGO — Agriculture futures rose Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Robinson caps Fire’s 3-goal rally for 3-2 win over Rapids, gets red card celebratingBRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Dasan Robinson scored in second-half injury time to cap the Chicago Fire’s three-goal rally in 18 minutes for a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids. Pitt, Tarantino’s ‘Basterds’ earns glorious $37.6 million, adds $27.5M overseasLOS ANGELES — The war effort by Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt has paid off as their history lesson “Inglourious Basterds” claimed victory at the box office with a $37.6 million debut. Fake Fritos, Hallmark cards part of trail of crumbs as authorities target Mexican drug cartelsWASHINGTON — Federal agents hunting leaders of a multibillion-dollar Mexican drug cartel began their case with crumbs: a fake container of corn chips and a threat scrawled on a Hallmark greeting card. Greeting card threats, fake Fritos: trail of crumbs leads to Mexican drug cartelsWASHINGTON — Federal agents hunting leaders of a multibillion-dollar Mexican drug cartel began their case with crumbs: a fake container of corn chips and a threat scrawled on a Hallmark greeting card. Mother sues Chicago Cubs for death of son after wall collapsed during 2007 stormCHICAGO — Attorneys have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs on behalf of the mother of a 21-year-old man who died after a wall near the team’s stadium collapsed on him during a storm in 2007 . CF Industries extends tender offer for Terra Industries shares until end of AugustDEERFIELD, Ill. — Fertilizer company CF Industries Holdings Inc. on Friday extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Terra Industries Inc. common shares until Aug. 31. |
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