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Man City reveal record losses (AFP)
MANCHESTER (AFP) – Manchester City’s spending spree on players and salaries have led to record losses of 121.3 million pounds (191.9 million dollars), the club’s annual report revealed on Friday. Although City’s turnover increased by 40 percent to 125 million pounds, this has been swamped by salary costs of 133.3 million, a 50 million rise on a year ago.
Chicago Considers Moving Into Biofuels Industry
The City of Chicago is considering moving into the alternative motor fuel industry. City aldermen met with representatives from biofuels makers today. Alderman John Pope represents the 10th ward in the far southeast side of the city. He wonders if his part of town could become home to new “grassoline” refineries. POPE: As a former steel mill kind of capital of Chicago we’ve got all those kind of amenities that are very attractive to this type of use.
49ers fire offensive coordinator Raye (AP)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Jimmy Raye has been fired as offensive coordinator by the San Francisco 49ers.
Prosecutors call 2006 Utah library blast revenge
SALT LAKE CITY – An Illinois man on trial in the bombing of a downtown Salt Lake City library was seeking revenge for the arrest of his son on a driving under the influence charge, federal prospectors claimed Thursday. Thomas Zajac, 57, faces a six-count indictment for the Sept.
Alderman Reilly Not Announcing a Run for Mayor
42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly says to run a city like Chicago, you have to be a good manager . REILLY: I think the most important skill a chief executive has to bring to this office is being able to put the right capable managers onto the right seats on that bus.
Giuliani: Brady’s Planned Cuts Right On
By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News BLOOMINGTON — The high profile help continues for Bill Brady. Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani raised $100 a plate for Brady in Bloomington and the two had an evening event in Chicago.
i3 America Gets Approval From City of Quincy, IL For Innovative Fiber-to-the-Home Pilot Project
Marks First US Installation by this Fiber Optic Infrastructure Solution Provider; Pilot Demonstrates Low-Cost, Minimally Disruptive Deployment of Ultra High-Speed Connectivity LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — i3 America, the US division of i3 Group, announced today that the City of Quincy, Illinois has approved a pilot project to demonstrate the Company’s internationally patented technologies and methodologies.
Daley announces further consolidations of city departments
Mayor Richard M. Daley today announced further consolidations of City departments, a step aimed at streamlining government, avoiding duplication of functions, reducing costs and better supporting residents with high-quality services….
City to propose ordinance to protect renters impacted by condominium conversions, inform condo buyers about building conditions
Proposal Follows Recommendations of Mayor’s Condominium Conversion Task Force Mayor Richard M. Daley said today he will introduce an ordinance at the September 8 City Council Meeting aimed at ensuring…
Michelle Obama hosts first White House dance event
WASHINGTON – The stately White House East Room, home to many a bill signing and ceremonial gathering, becomes a stage Tuesday for pirouettes, jetes, gravity-defying leaps and maybe even some bumps and grinds as Michelle Obama inaugurates a new dance series. Dancers of all types — ballet, modern, hip hop and Broadway — take over the room, first for an afternoon workshop, during which students from around the country will have the chance to work with some of the biggest names in dance.