Extra, Extra
By Marcus Gilmer in News on Mar 4, 2009 12:15AM
- Police have arrested Marni Yang in connection with the 2007 murder of Rhoni Reuter who, at the time, was pregnant with the child of former Bears star Shaun Gayle.
- It seems Rahm Emanuel has several earmarks, worth $8.5 million, in a bill that's before the U.S. Senate this week.
- The City of Chicago has signed on its 11th PR firm, bringing the grand total of money being spent on PR to $55 million.
- Bizarre headline of the day: "Tiger's Head Found On Suburban Roadway."
- Having already laid off 60 associates and 89 staff members, local law firm McDermott Will & Emery has decided to end its free coffee available in the firm's lobby. [via Above the Law]
- The New Yorker, who examined Rahm recently, takes a look at Burnham's Chicago Plan, which turns 100 this year.