Extra, Extra
By Rachelle Bowden in News on Apr 26, 2006 1:19AM
- Chicago Police Officer Alphonsus O'Connor is one of eight national finalists in an America's Most Wanted "All Star" contest to find people who show up first at a crime scene. Vote here to maker sure he wins, it's as easy as clicking the button by his photo.
- On Monday, Blago handed out $10 million in state grants to encourage stem-cell research. He said he'll look for ways to continue funding even if lawmakers refuse to support it.
- Chicago-based Orbitz and CheapTickets may be sold off by their parent company, Cendant.
- Spring allergies? Sick of drugging yourself up on Claritin? Try acupuncture. Or dietary modifications. Or how about exercise or a nasal septum flush. There are alternatives to the drugs. Us? We'll probably try them in addition because our allergies are that bad.
- Inner City Light is a program that teaches inner city kids about photography.
- Wondering what Carol Moseley Braun has been up to lately? She's now the head of a firm that makes organic foods. Talk about a departure.
Goldie via e.q.