Chicago Business News
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Market Woes
The Dow plunged more than 300 points today, just about a week after hitting a record high of 14,000. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ also fell sharply. Personal finance columnist Terry Savage joins us to talk about the market lows and highs.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is accused of going back on his word. Cook County prosecutors say they were promised raises similar to the ones given Cook County public defenders. Now prosecutors are planning more protests like the one earlier this month at the County Board. President Todd Stroger and Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine are here tonight.
Chicago Reader Sold
The new owner of the Chicago Reader comes from south of the Mason-Dixon line. Rich Samuels tells us about his plans for one of the nation's most respected alternative weeklies.
Subprime Lending
You've heard of subprime mortgages? How about subprime auto loans? We'll have the story of one consumer who feels ripped off after she bought a car.
- StopAutoFraud.com
- Illinois Attorney General "Truth in Financing" Brochure
- Kelly Blue Book (used car price guide)
- Consumer Federation of America
- Federal Trade Commission auto buying and financing tips
Labyrinths
Over the last decade and a half, the labyrinth movement has been quietly gaining in momentum and interest. Labyrinths date back thousands of years and, for many, are symbolic of one's physical and spiritual journey on earth. Eddie Arruza reports on some of the labyrinths in the Chicago area and the powerful experience that labyrinth walkers say they experience from them.
Chicago Breweries
A glass of cold beer goes well with these hot Chicago summers. Chicago beer historian Bob Skilnik shares his picks for the best breweries in and around Chicago.
- Goose Island, 3535 North Clark Street, 773-832-9040; 1800 North Clybourn, 312-915-0071
- Rock Bottom, 1 W. Grand Avenue, 312-755-9339
- Piece, 1927 W. North Avenue, 773-772-4422
- Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL, 708-957-BREW
- Emmett's Tavern and Brewing, 128 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL, 847-428-4500
- Two Brothers Brewery
- Three Floyds Brewery and Pub, 9570 Indiana Parkway, Munster, IN 46321, 219-922-4425
