The Associated Press is taking the Transportation Department to task over data that seems to contradict its own findings. American Airlines operated two flights that have been late over 70% of the time for 3 consecutive quarters, making AA eligible for a total of $50,000 in fines, says the AP, but the DOT has failed to act.
Bank Of America Uses Outdated Photo Of Chicago In Ad Touting "Local Commitment"
By November 28, 2007
Now that the LaSalle Bank merger is complete, Bank of America is looking to win over the notoriously neophobic population of America’s 3rd largest city. To that end they’ve taken out a full page ad in Crain’s touting Bank of America’s “local commitment” and ability to provide “global capabilities” to businesses that want “every competitive advantage.”
Great Moments In Commercial History: Lincoln Insurance
By November 28, 2007
Eagle Insurance started it, but when Lincoln Insurance put our 16th president in a prison outfit complete with striped top hat, we knew they had something special.
Report Says Property Values Could Decline By $1.2 Trillion
By November 27, 2007
An especially gloomy report by the U.S. Conference of Mayors says that property values across the U.S. could decline by $1.2 trillion next year, slashing tax revenue by $6.6 billion.
Holiday Travel Season Off To A Rough Start
By November 19, 2007
Technical problems, fog, rain and other weather issues are already causing delays at several airports says USAToday.
By November 18, 2007
Two planes almost collided this week over Chicago. Don’t worry, the FAA stresses: “These incidents are very, very rare.” [AP]
Home Depot: The Women's Restroom Is A Good Place For This Sign
By November 7, 2007
You know what? We’re just going to buy our own. Thanks.
Delta's Plummeting Dufflebag Incident Results In Tragic Loss Of Favorite Dolls
By October 25, 2007
We feel really bad for Abby, the 9 year-old girl who lost her favorite dolls when they plummeted from an open Delta (Atlantic Southeast) cargo hold several thousand feet in the air above Chicagoland.
Comcast Says Chicago Will Have TBS HD For Tonight's Cubs Game
By October 3, 2007
I am having trouble getting the Cubs on Comcast. I have been working with Comcast for two-plus weeks on this and it is still not working. The first game is tonight at 9PM to beyond midnight. I have a Tivo Box that uses the “Cable Card” approved by Comcast. It is on Channel 47(TBS) but that station is not working due to “Content Security” problems. I am stuck, as Comcast is the only provider due to Cable company regulations.
25th Anniversary Of Unsolved Tylenol Tampering Case
By September 30, 2007
Medicines have tamper-proof seals for one reason: A 25-year-old case involving cyanide-laced Tylenol that killed seven people in the Chicagoland area during September of 1982.
Hey Comcast, Cubs Fans Want TBS In HD. Right Now.
By September 30, 2007
Comcast will add TBS HD to their line-up in Boston Tuesday, a day before Major League Baseball’s playoffs start, but Chicago isn’t getting the same treatment according to reader Daniel.
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due To Engine Fire
By September 28, 2007
A passenger on the flight, Lane Harris, told MSNBC that he credited the pilot for bringing the plane in as smoothly as possible, although the landing was rough.
By September 18, 2007
Bank of America got the final OK it needed to go ahead with its purchase of LaSalle Bank [Chicago Tribune].
Former Marshall Field's Customers Take To The Chicago Streets To Protest Macy's
By September 10, 2007
Chicagoans don’t like change. (Take Wrigley Field, for example, in all its jumbotron-less glory.) Yes, they are a strange, stubborn people who do not eat ketchup on hot dogs and who put the sauce on top of their pizza. And they don’t like Macy’s. Why? Because Macy’s did away with Marshall Field’s.
Chase Accuses You Of Check Fraud, Threatens To Report You
By September 6, 2007
Dan got a new job (Congratulations, Dan!) and moved from Chicago to Indianapolis. The move meant he had to close his Citibank account and open a new one. He chose Chase because they have lots of branches nearby.
American Airlines Fined Again For Unsafe Work Conditions At O'Hare
By September 5, 2007
American Airlines was fined $231,000 back in June for unsafe work conditions at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. The conditions included fall hazards, electrical and fire hazards, hygiene issues, blocked exits and storage of oxygen and acetylene cylinders.
Foreclosure Filed On 1 In 29 Households In Detroit In 2007
By August 15, 2007
The foreclosure numbers for the first half of 2007 are in and Stockton, California leads the pack with 1 out of every 27 homes foreclosed on in 2007. Second is Detroit, with 1 in 29 and coming in third, Las Vegas with 1 in 31.
Gas Prices Drop By 10 Cents, Chicago Has Nation's Most Expensive Gas
By August 13, 2007
Gas prices have dropped by about $0.10 this week according to a national survey quoted by CNN Money.
