This Week’s Biggest Gainers
1 Barack Obama
The president of the United States was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
2 Judy Hsu
The Channel 7 news anchor gave birth to a baby boy…while driving on the Eisenhower Expressway.
3 Mayor Daley
Chicago’s murder rate is reportedly down eleven percent compared to 2008.
4 Joel Quenneville
The Blackhawks coach led his team to a thrilling victory when the squad overcame a five-goal deficit to defeat the Calgary Flames.
5 Kirk Dillard
The state senator nabbed an endorsement from Jim Edgar for his gubernatorial bid.
This Week’s Biggest Losers
1 Barack Obama
The president of the United States was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize… and took some major criticism, mostly from the right.
2 Name Redacted
The Logan Square man was charged with making a bomb threat that forced the Bank of America Theatre to evacuate during a performance of “Jersey Boys.” (Redacted due to the dismissal of the charges.)
3 Christopher Lloyd
The Dolton policeman—who was caught on video beating a special-ed high-school student—now faces allegations of sexual assault.
4 Richard Fiorito
In the wake of several civil lawsuits, the Chicago policeman—who stands accused of targeting homosexuals—was taken off the street.
5 Richard Rodriguez
The CTA President proposed a hike in fares that would increase a ride to $3. Let’s put it this way—“No.”