This Week's Biggest Gainers

1

Barack Obama

On a great day in this nation’s history, the former Illinois senator was sworn in as the forty-fourth President of the United States.

2

Rahm Emanuel

Officially began his new gig as the White House Chief of Staff.

3

Roland Burris

It’s official…call him Senator.

4

Jennifer Hudson

The Oscar-winning actress was tapped to sing the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl.

5

Bartolo Colon

The veteran pitcher signed a one-year, one-million-dollar contract with the White Sox.

This Week's Biggest Losers

1

Rod Blagojevich

His lawyers quit and likened the impending trial to a “lynching,” and it was revealed former Chief of Staff John Harris is cooperating with prosecutors.

2

Georgio Dukes

The 18-year-old was arrested and charged with the shooting that occurred outside Dunbar High which left five wounded.

3

James L. Orrington

The alleged Scientology-wielding, sexually harassing dentist dished out $462,500 to settle a civil suit against him.

4

Donna Dunnings

The Cook County Chief Financial Officer gave the finger to the Sheriff’s Department’s budget director during a meeting in the Cook Country board room, prompting national media coverage.

5

Dan McNeil

One-third of ESPN 1000’s “Afternoon Saloon” broadcast was let go by the station.

(2009-01-20)

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