What can we sell off for short-term gain next?

Maybe da Bears?

Company Piles Up Profits From City’s Parking Meter Deal

I don't think anyone anticipated a Wall Street meltdown

News item: Cubs bidders face credit squeeze

Wall Street's meltdown threatens Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell's plan to get top dollar for the Cubs — and he's prepared to delay the sale in response.

and now a word from off the LoC

briggs: he wants to put off the debate
chill: because of the economic crises?
briggs: "yes."
chill: is he the chairman of the fed now or something?
briggs: well he's going to be president in four months
chill: maybe Sarah has been to a bank in Alaska before and can solve the whole thing herself
briggs: lol

world's tallest billboard?

"Both Tribune Tower and Times Mirror Square are iconic structures, deeply intertwined with the history of this company," Chairman and CEO Sam Zell wrote in an e-mail to employees, according to the release. "But they are also under-utilized, and as employee-owners, it's in our best interests to maximize the value of all our assets."