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![]() Chicago Hype Exchange
This Week's Biggest Gainers:
1
Barack Obama
The senator delivered a powerful speech on race in America—and roped in an endorsement from New Mexico governor Bill Richardson.
2
Lovie Smith
After illegally tampering with Lance Briggs last season, the San Francisco 49ers had to hand over its third-round draft pick to the Bears.
3
Kerry Wood
It’s official—he’s the closer.
4
Grant Achatz, Rich Melman, Bruce Sherman, Carrie Nahabedian, Graham Elliot Bowles
The Chicago foodies were all nominated for a 2008 James Beard Award.
5
Juan Uribe
After being placed on waivers, the Sox infielder was reclaimed by Ozzie and the team.
This Week's Biggest Losers:
1
Donte D. Smith, Ephran Ramirez, Ryne Ziemba, Regen Maher, Angela Haban, Mercedes Phinaih
The six Iraq War protesters were arrested after interrupting Easter mass at Holy Name parish by spraying fake blood over themselves and parishioners.
2
Dennis Goggin
The Lincoln Park High School girls’ swim coach and Chicago firefighter was arrested on attempted sexual abuse charges.
3
James Duff
The currently jailed former head of a mob-connected family—who swindled millions through his Windy City Maintenance Company—was banned for life from doing business with the city. Duh.
4
Andres Nocioni
The Bulls forward was fined after throwing a fit when interim head coach Jim Boylan benched him during last weekend’s loss to the Pacers.
5
Steven Frost
The Hanover Park man was busted over the weekend for a DUI—his seventh since 1989.
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