Thursday, September 22, 2011

Execution despite protests / Kayak close calls / Union boss's pensions

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Ga. executes Troy Davis despite worldwide protests
Ga. executes Troy Davis despite protests

Strapped to a gurney in Georgia's death chamber, Troy Davis lifted his head and declared one last time that he did not kill police officer Mark MacPhail. Just a few feet away behind a glass window, MacPhail's son and brother watched in silence.

Foreclosure process caught in state bottleneck Foreclosure process caught in state bottleneck

More than three years into the housing crisis, the foreclosure process isn't speeding up. It's slowing down.
Martz: It's my fault, so let's move on Martz: It's my fault, so let's move on

The message has been delivered to Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Run it or else.

Union bosses love taxpayers' wallets Kass: Union bosses love taxpayers' wallets

What if lawmakers passed a bill that allowed two dozen hand-picked political insiders to fan out across the state and walk up to you and demand your cash?
The wrong help for the unemployed The wrong help for the unemployed

One provision in the American Jobs Act may have a positive impact on hiring. Just not in America.
Big guys on Chicago River get nervous as kayaks proliferate Kayaks on Chicago River make big boat nervous

Commercial boaters concerned about paddlers in Loop. "Like riding a moped on the Stevenson," one says.
One-day rehiring nets former Chicago labor leader a $158,000 city pension One-day rehiring nets ex-labor leader a $158,000 city pension

For ex-labor leader Dennis Gannon, the keys to securing a public pension were one day on the city payroll and some help from the Daley administration.
Cubs manager doomed from start Rogers: Cubs manager Mike Quade doomed from start

With soft lineup and shaky pitching there was nothing Quade could do.

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