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Letters to the editor: Jan. 24, 2012
Grateful to hospital
Dear Editor,
I was in the hospital the week of Jan. 9, and the staff was wonderful. Dr. Bartee and Dr. Noe were great during my colon surgery. I was also in the hospital twice last year, and the staff was also wonderful. The only...Tags: The Weather Channel (tv network), Hospitals and Clinics, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Lions to present Despards' Grand Illusion Magic Show
Suspense and surprise — you simply won’t believe your eyes!
The Grand Illusion Magic Show is coming to town.
It will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday at Clark Middle School, and is sponsored by the Winchester Lions Club.
With spellbinding...Tags: St. Louis, Harry Houdini, Kentucky
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Comedians perform Thursday at Danville's Mallards Restaurant
“Star Search” finalist Mike Malone (www.malonecomedy.com) will headline a comedy show Thursday at Mallard’s Restaurant. The show starts at 8 p.m.; doors open at 6:45 p.m.With his rubber face, energy, sarcasm andwildly imaginative views...Tags: Education, U.S. Marine Corps, Lifestyle and Leisure, Television, Relay for Life
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Jimmy de Castro named president, GM of WGN radio
Tribune reporterVeteran Chicago radio executive Jimmy de Castro has been named president and general manager of WGN-AM 720, Tribune Co. announced Thursday. The move puts one of Chicago's most charismatic and successful broadcast managers in charge of the legacy radio...Tags: Larry Wert, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Chicago Tribune, Television Industry, Entertainment
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Hawks make national footprint
The Blackhawks are as close to a national team as any in the NHL. Look no further than NBC. The network is riding the Hawks hard during the playoffs. The reason is simple: Ratings. The Hawks' local numbers from the nation's No. 3 market are having a...
Tags: Television, U.S. Open (tennis), Chicago Bulls, Television Industry, Chicago Cubs
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Reader Q&A: Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
I have been a Cubs fan since 1948, so I have seen some poor baseball. However, it is time to release Marmol for the Cubs' good and also for his own good. Bill A., Newburgh, Ind. I don’t really see that happening, at least not until they exhaust...
Tags: Tropicana Field, Kansas City Royals, Nate Schierholtz, Fort Hood (military base), Dave Sappelt
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Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
Paul, I’m sure this question is right up there with the towel drill back in the day but why does it seem like being competitive now and winning in a few years down the line have to mutually exclusive with the current regime? It costs a few million...
Tags: Renovation, Arodys Vizcaino, Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Paul Maholm
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Cubs may part ways with WGN-TV after 2014 season, ending half-century relationship
MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs games have been broadcast on WGN-TV since 1948, a relationship that has been beneficial to both under three sets of ownership. The hiring of Harry Caray and the move to become a superstation status spread the gospel of Cubs baseball...
Tags: Media Industry, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Wrigley Field, Harry Caray, Tribune Company
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Keep Cubs on WGN
I have read Paul Sullivan's article concerning the Cubs considering leaving WGN, (“Cubs may part ways with WGN-TV after 2014 season, ending half-century relationship,” News, Feb. 18). As a lifelong Cubs fan living in the South with WGN as my... -
New Tribune CEO Peter Liguori sees opportunity to grow
In its first board of directors meeting since emerging from a protracted bankruptcy, Tribune Co. named investor Bruce Karsh as chairman and veteran entertainment executive Peter Liguori as chief executive. Eddy Hartenstein, who served as chief...
Tags: Real Estate, Newspapers, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Advertising, Real Estate Buyers
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`Mondays with Johnny,' series finale
Change of SubjectPhoto by Beth Swierk Mondays with Johnny 12/17/12 *(WGN-AM 720 audio) Our long run of weekly chats with John Williams came to an end today. John, Mary Schmich and I discussed "Songs of Good Cheer," the Newtown tragedy and what...... -
WGN Radio announces new weekday lineup
CHICAGO (December 17, 2012) – WGN Radio today announced changes to its weekday lineup effective January 2013. Beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Jonathon Brandmeier's morning show will be extended one half hour, shifting to a 6 a.m. start...
Tags: WGN Radio, CNBC (tv network), Fox News Channel (tv network), Television Industry, CBS Corp.
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