Extra, Extra

By Rachelle Bowden in News on Sep 14, 2006 1:41AM

• The FBI opened a new local branch. It's the largest stand-alone FBI field office in the country.
• Zipcar is expanding in Chicago. They've launched a fleet of 100 vehicles in 14 neighborhoods.
• More cold and more snow: The prediction for this winter from the Old Farmer's Almanac.
• Yesterday Dave Cowens left the Chicago Sky and joined the Detroit Pistons coaching staff.
• Get Out! Comics4Change is performing to benefit the New Orleans' Common Ground Collective on September 28 at The Mix. There's an open bar from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and the show begins at 9:00 p.m. Only $12 to get in!
• No, really: Get Out! Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan and his show LOOSE plays at the Mercury Theater from Sept. 28 - 30.
• Seriously, no excuses: Get Out! Consumatron.com is celebrating its 1 year anniversary on October 15 at Subterranean. Doors open at 8:00 p.m., festivities start at 8:30 p.m., the cover charge is $5.

"Metal Children at Play" by pantagrapher in Contribute.