The recession has prompted people low on cash to do all kinds of wacky things - such as roaming the streets with “Hire me” signs - but the latest craze? Selling your body parts to make ends meet, says a CBS 2 report. For example, Chicagoans - and others across the nation - are increasingly selling their hair using sites such as TheHairTrader.com. Sellers looking to make a quick buck on their locks can rake in anywhere from $150 to $2,500. more ›

Sen. Roland Burris has had his hands full lately - working on the stimulus package and lobbying for Illinois funds - but according to an interview with WBEZ, the recently sworn-in senator has something else on his mind too: paying off debts. In an interview with Burris on Friday, WBEZ’s Richard Steele asked the junior senator from Illinois if he had decided to run in the 2010 election, noting that according to the Federal Election Commission, Burris signed a statement of candidacy on Jan. 2. “No that means I am in debt,” Burris responded. “I have legal bills, to the tune of $400,000.” more ›