The Olympic Committee will announce their decision of the 2016 host city this Friday, October 2.  With considerable public opposition regarding the cost of the games,  Mayor Daley is offering 5 innovative, money-making strategies to fund the 2016 Olympics. 1. Richard & Little Richard.   Inspired by the recent film “Julie & Julia,” the mayor will create a daily [...]

As October approaches, Chicago retailers are in a frenzy to promote the coming holiday season before it’s too late.  No, not that holiday. Before most children know what costume they will sport for Halloween, department stores are competing to attract Christmas holiday shoppers earlier than ever before.   After a failed attempt to secure federal stimulus funds [...]