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What’s on Deck: How Will Academia Learn From St. Xavier, Malcom X? - CHICAGO – Anonymous threats of violence caused closings and evacuations this week at several Chicago-area schools. The ominous messages found scrawled on the walls came within days of the anniversaries of the Virginia Tech and Columbine massacres. How will academia learn? In other news, will we see additional airline consolidation?

MidwestBusiness.com Podcast, Vol. 44: MediaBank Nets $30 Million, Ifbyphone - CHICAGO – In this MidwestBusiness.com podcast, Adam Fendelman and Brad Spirrison discuss the new $30 million funding for Chicago-based MediaBank and Brad Keywell.

Lawmakers push Fermi funding - (Crain’s) — Illinois lawmakers took another step to avert a budget crisis and layoffs at Fermilab by pushing for an additional $350 million for scientific research this year. U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Geneva, want to add $250 million for the Department ...

The May Report, 04/18/2008: Part 2 of 2: Low to no transparency: Shamr... - Click to read the full May Report. Remixed by Windybits!

The May Report, 04/18/2008: Part 1 of 2: Gian Fulgoni must be eating a... - Click to read the full May Report. Remixed by Windybits!

GPS seen as way to aid abuse victims - Massachusetts model may be used in Illinois

BOSTON — The young mother's long nightmare began to subside soon after her abusive ex-husband was outfitted with a satellite monitoring device that would electronically warn authorities if he ever got too close to her.

Moto shuffles phone execs - (Crain’s) — Motorola Inc. is streamlining product oversight in its phone business as it searches for a CEO to run the business, which it plans to spin off as a separate company. Rob Shaddock, who was senior vice-president for the company’s feature phones, such as Razr, is now head of ...

Indiana Quietly Makes Gains in Foreign Direct Investment - INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana continues to make gains in international trade. This is demonstrating an increasing acuity in capturing global market share. In some cases, Indiana is outright eating its neighboring states’ foreign direct investment lunch and is gaining in many export categories.

PepsiCo Pulls Plug on Gatorade, Tropicana From Chicago-Based Element 79 - CHICAGO – PepsiCo on Tuesday announced it has pulled creative control of its Gatorade and Tropicana brands from Chicago advertising agency Element 79.

Members of United Auto Workers Walk Out at General Motors Plant in Michigan - LANSING, Mich. – Broken labor negotiations prompted United Auto Workers to walk off the job Thursday morning at a General Motors plant in Delta Township, Mich.

Village of Deerfield in Suburban Chicago Files Class-Action ComEd Lawsuit - DEERFIELD, Ill. – Claiming unfulfilled services and broken promises, the Village of Deerfield in suburban Chicago on Thursday filed a class-action lawsuit against ComEd.

While Internships Can Provide Sound Learning, Be Wary of Unpaid Internships - CHICAGO – Internships can be an excellent chance to learn about work and gain real-world experience. Be wary, though, of unpaid internships, writes James E. Challenger.

Notebook: Another $30 Million in the Bank For Chicago-Based MediaBank - CHICAGO – This week, we bring you news of ad processing firm MediaBank raising a $30 million round from elite VC firm New Enterprise Associates in Silicon Valley.

Gorillapod gives flexibility - Most of you reading this are all too aware that it's been many years or even several decades since the nature of your Spring Break travel activities moved from MTV to, say, MSNBC. Out went the consumption of alcohol through novelty delivery systems; in went an all-consuming worry that Stacy won't Blackberry the Q3 projections to you in time for your 1:30 at Corporate.

Infrastructure Renaissance is Needed Now in Chicago, Across U.S. - NEW YORK CITY – There needs to be ubiquitous state awakening to commit billions of dollars for major infrastructure endeavors like what we’re seeing in New York and New Jersey, James Carlini writes from the New York Palace. He attended a business breakfast forum with the chairman of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

298-Room Downtown Chicago Hotel theWit Promises to Wow With Wit, Whimsy - CHICAGO – Chicago’s up-and-coming boutique hotel theWit, which is scheduled to open in May 2009, promises to entertain with its bold architecture and whimsical style.

With Rising Fuel Costs, United Airlines Raises Fuel Surcharge to $20 Per Flight - CHICAGO – As oil prices climbed to a record $114 a barrel on Tuesday, United Airlines announced it raised its domestic fuel surcharge to $20 per round-trip flight.

Indianapolis-Based Eli Lilly & Co. to Cut Up to 500 Employees in Coming Months - INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to cut costs, Indianapolis pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly said on Wednesday it plans to lay off up to 500 employees in the coming months.

Mayor looks to fill school technology gap -- and gain state funds - Click to read the full article.

Q&A: Intetics Managing Partner Alex Golod on Belarusian Economy - WILMETTE, Ill. – Alex Golod serves as vice president of business development and one of three managing partners for Wilmette, Ill.-based Intetics. In part three of a three-part Q&A, international expert Michael Muth discusses with Golod the Belarusian economy, its politics and the pros and cons associated with conducting business in the country.