 | | Wednesday, Dec.14, 2011 • chicagotribune.com business newsletter |  |
CLOSING BELL
DJIA 11,823.48 -131.46 | NSDQ 2,539.31 -39.96 | S&P 1,211.82 -13.91
Stocks fall for a third day, hitting their lowest level in two weeks, as widespread risk aversion sank commodity prices, drove the euro to its lowest in a year and pushed Italian bond yields to a record high: MORE>>
TOP BUSINESS NEWS
Five years of homes sales data to be revised lower in "meaningful" way next week, National Association of Realtors warns: MORE>>
 After nearly 60 years in Chicago, Playboy Magazine is moving its staff to Los Angeles: MORE>>
The Ricketts family buys the McDonald's property across from Wrigley Field: MORE>>
Non-profit group gives Illinois a "D" in its ability to extract high-quality jobs for its tax incentives: MORE>>
Executive puts Metropolitan Tower penthouse on market: MORE>>
• WGN's new morning host Brandmeier sells Malibu home: MORE>>
Every Monday an online blockbuster for retailers this season: MORE>>
• Top items Chicago shoppers are researching this week: MORE>>
Bankruptcy filing reveals American Airlines owns $30 million town house in London's most exclusive neighborhood: MORE>>
Low-carb diet craze, high import tariffs leave Norwegians without butter for Christmas baking (Washington Post): MORE>>
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 TALKING BUSINESS
"Nobody wants them," Vice President Joe Biden said about the U.S.' latest, failed attempt at encouraging Americans to use $1 coins. The Mint is ending production of the presidential series: MORE>>
IN OTHER NEWS
Parents and union representatives upset over planned school closures shut down Chicago Public Schools board meeting: MORE>>
 Two Tinley Park men ticketed for using fire hydrant to fill backyard ice rink: MORE>>
Chicago's City Council approves $3.9 million to settle police misconduct suits: MORE>>
President Barack Obama welcomed home some of the last U.S. troops from Iraq, declaring an end to the war there: MORE>>
• Gingrich polling worse against Obama than Romney: MORE>>
Time magazine named "The Protester" its person of the year, pointing to the Arab Spring and Occupy movements: MORE>>
• Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Hike fines on G8 protesters: MORE>>
U.S. government shutdown looms, again, amid partisan wrangling over taxes and spending: MORE>>
Woman crushed in freak elevator accident in New York: MORE>>
Syrian troops swept into the city of Hama to break a three-day strike by opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, killing 10: MORE>>
Euro drops below $1.30, fueling fear over EU debt crisis: MORE>>
Teen smoking lowest in decades, except for the marijuana: MORE>>
LATEST CHICAGO AND NATIONAL NEWS >>
IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
Three properties in Chicago were listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, Blair Kamin reports in Cityscapes: MORE>>
SPORTS FIX
Carlos Zambrano climbing mountains and running on beach to prepare for Cubs comeback: MORE>>
• Epstein interested in Red Sox catcher, pitcher for Cubs: MORE>>
Richard Hamilton clears waivers and is ready to sign $10 million contract with the Bulls: MORE>>
LATEST SPORTS NEWS >>
OFF THE CLOCK
 "The Biggest Loser" winner sheds 220 pounds: MORE>>
• Two years after show, Wheaton couple continue to inspire: MORE>>
• Charles Barkley slims down with Weight Watchers: MORE>>
"The Help" tops lists of Screen Actors Guild nominations: MORE>>
Katie Couric breaks up with 17-years-younger boyfriend after five-year relationship: MORE>>
Hulk Hogan denies wife's allegations he had a homosexual relationship and abused her: MORE>>
Nick Nolte explains that infamous "mug shot" photo: MORE>>
HEADED OUT?
Traffic | See current information on area highways, buses, trains and planes on our commuting page: MORE>>
 Weather | Heavy rains through tonight. High of 56 in late evening. See our weather page with radar and Tom Skilling's seven-day forecast: MORE>>
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