The suits, filed by the Zell-controlled company EGI-TRB LLC, makes clear that Zell still believes the buyout was legitimate, but hedges his bets should a federal bankruptcy judge rule the buyout as fraudulent.
Definition of Irony: Sam Zell Sues Former Tribune Shareholders for Money Owed
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- A Cook County judge today made an evidence ruling in favor of Chicago Police Officer John Ardelean, who was involved in a 2007 Thanksgiving Day accident that killed two men.
- A judge has okay'd the sale of Burr Oak Cemetery.
- A volunteer firefighter in Indiana has been charged with arson.
Satisfy Your Late Night Hunger with Free Food from Rick Bayless
If you are out any night this weekend in the Gold Coast be on the lookout for the Ketel One Canteen for some free late night vittles and a ride home. The vodka brand food mobile is serving complimentary gourmet food from Top Chef Master Rick Bayless including pork tinga tacos, roast poblano and potato tacos, and black bean/chorizo tortas. It sounds like music to our bellies especially after a night of holiday drinking. To sweeten the deal even more, Ketel One will offer complimentary rides home on a first-come-first-served basis in high-end vehicles.
Bank Of America: D'oh!
Oooooh, Bank of America, you silly so-and-sos. The gigantic financial institution, which recently purchased LaSalle Bank and thus increased its presence in our fine city, just ran this ad in Crain's: Whoops. That's an old photo--note the Sun-Times building, which was demolished in 2004. Somebody call the irony police. Beyond the fact that this is an out-of-date image, the picture doesn't even seem that Chicago-y to us, and the ad is super boring. Back to...

