Daley Fund-Raisers Charged in Probe:
CHICAGO - Two members of a prominent family close to Mayor Richard M. Daley were indicted on fraud charges Thursday, accused of getting more than $100 million in city contracts through schemes including passing off male-controlled businesses as woman-owned.Ah, affirmative action at work in the big city!
The indictments follow a four-year investigation and mark the first time corruption charges have been brought against anyone so close to the mayor, although many aldermen and other Chicago political officials have been convicted of corruption in recent years.Well, that's a relief! Unfortunately, they didn't catch up with Daley himself. This time.
And speaking of surprises - Aging Actor Tony Randall Fantasizes About His Funeral:
Actor Tony Randall has a fantasy: when he dies President Bush and Vice President Cheney show up to pay their respects but they're turned away - because his family knows he didn't like them.Good fantasy, Tone! But do your part first.
