Extra, Extra
By Marcus Gilmer in News on Oct 20, 2008 11:00PM
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- Cook County's foreclosure court is expected to pass 42,000 cases by year's end. It's so busy that four more judges will be added, bringing the total to 14.
- Joseph Anthony Luizzi, a Chicago trader, committed suicide last week after losing millions in the stock market roller coaster.
- Gov. Blagojevich dragging his feet on a state budget issue? No way!
- Area communists deny that Sen. Obama is a socialist as the McCain campaign has alleged. No word yet from Illinois' Maverickist Party and their views on Sen. McCain.
- Congrats to Linda Smerge of Cicero's Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, who was named 2008-2009 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
- Happy Birthday to South Elgin resident Laverne Johnson, who turned 103-years-old this weekend. End Willard Scott imitation.
- Don't worry, election watchdogs. Princess the Goldfish will not be voting this year. Though Princess never endorsed a candidate, rumor had it she was going to endorse Nader before her untimely death.