By Steve Rhodes
“Three people were trapped in a Gold Coast elevator before being rescued by firefighters,” the Sun-Times reports.
Their names were Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, who were being held up by the third, a chap named Billy Beane.
See: The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #7: Cubs Get Beaned.
Quinn Sin Bin
“A federal grand jury has issued a subpoena for e-mails of key players in Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s troubled $54.5 million anti-violence program, including the former head of the program and two former ranking members of Quinn’s administration,” the Tribune reports.
Quinnochio said he welcomed the probe.
Payton Prep
“A 20,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion officially came on the market on Monday at $18.75 million, making it the city’s highest-priced single-family home listing,” the Tribune reports.
Bruce Rauner said he no longer needed the home now that his daughter was out of high school.
Chicken Ranch
“An 11,000-square-foot historic mansion in Lake Forest sold for $5.75 million, the highest sale price on record in seven years in the upper-crust town,” Crain’s reports.
Bruce Rauner said he no longer needed the home now that his daughter was out of high school.
Waterworld
“Gov. Pat Quinn approved several laws aimed at increasing boater safety Saturday during a holiday weekend when many Illinois residents are out on lakes and rivers,” AP reports.
The biggest change: Boats belonging to Bruce Rauner are no longer allowed on Illinois lakes and rivers, which will decongest the waterways considerably.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Eking it out.
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The Week In Juvenile Justice
Including: Chicago Teen’s Triple Shooting; Land Of Lincoln A Laggard; The Florida Files; Hawaii Doubles Down; California Kids; Life During Wartime; and Good For Ghana.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Jim and Greg look back at the classic Prince album Purple Rain on its 30th anniversary. They talk to Prince collaborators Wendy & Lisa about the album’s avant-garde pop sound and suggestive lyrics. Later they review a new album by the metal band Mastodon.”
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BeachBook
* If You Read Boing Boing, The NSA Considers You A Target For Deep Surveillance.
I read Boing Boing.
* Did Chris Matthews Claim To Be One Of ‘Us?‘
Why yes, he did. From his home in the Hamptons.
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TweetWood
The Tribune’s “Misconceptions About American Independence” is behind a paywall. #somehowthatseemsmeaningful
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 4, 2014
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CBS News: “Beef prices spike in time for July 4th grills.” | America!
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 5, 2014
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Breaking Oak Lawn Hooters News: http://t.co/LMT6xAp6Ov
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 5, 2014
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Officials: Navy Pier At Douchebag Capacity.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 5, 2014
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“Gave proof through the night, that the ferris wheel was still there …”
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 5, 2014
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Samardzija, Hammel pitch their way off #Cubs Island.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 5, 2014
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Included in the trade: a pair of pants for Clark Cub.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) July 5, 2014
Posted on July 5, 2014