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.

(2008-03-25)

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