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* Headline of the week: Iraqi with ties to Rezko escapes Baghdad jail

* Much more here

* 245 to vie for council, but 1 race in spotlight - Beavers, Jackson families facing off in 7th Ward battle - Daley to help Beavers

* Kass: Questions over bar license put on ice

* Calabrese Jr. wore wire, mob boss warned

* Daley has a beef with calorie counts - Mocks proposal for menu details at restaurants

* Sneed: Is a shakeup at McCormick Place just around the corner? Is Gov. Blagojevich poised to make some changes?

* CTA vows track repairs - Morning rush to be on time after `L’ derailment

* Artworks stand alone as cameras lose perch

* Kadner: Odelson a sure winner in Jackson vs. Beavers

* Lincoln campaign banner back on display at Old State Capitol

* Cook clout watcher says she has ‘lot of work to do’ on county hiring

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 9:29 am

Phil Kadner reports on Burt Odelson, one of the most talented legal pitbulls in politics on how his influence has benefitted two opposing candidates and John Kass makes a secretary’s ring a metaphor for corruption in a yet to be fabricated smear on some elected official - he swung and he missed on old Burt Natarus; now, that is sloooowww pitch softball. Kadner or Kass - news or nonsense?

Comment by Pat Hickey Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 10:08 am
Word is Brian McPartlin of the Illinois Tollway is being considered for a top spot at McCormick Place.

Comment by State of the State Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 12:41 pm
“Iraqi with ties to Rezko escapes Baghdad jail”
Wonder how all this going to shakeout for Corruptovich and his company of liars?
Haven’t heard much from the Feds lately, must be quite a intricate web these thugs have wove.
Sure hope Fitz hasn’t lost his nerve….
I can see the headlines now “Illinois Government Supports Terrorism”.

Comment by Rio Serious Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 12:54 pm
Hey?
If Governor Blagojevich is at the root of this Rezko fiasco along with all the other illegal dealings, could he be tried for treason?

Comment by U.S. Citizen Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 1:00 pm
Gee - Friend of Rezko, in jail, rescued by men in black SUVs? Where is the Guv’s security staff?

Comment by Cat Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 1:19 pm
Calabrese could come back and bite a lot of politicians. Lots. Dems and Repubs.

Comment by Rocco Wednesday, Dec 20, 06 @ 5:18 pm

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