Bailouts, rescues, cash injections in U.S. economy total $8.5 trillion (BizJournals)

Federal bailouts, equity buys into banks and investment houses, liquidity infusions by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, loan guarantees and economic stimulus checks now total $8.5 trillion, according to various estimates.

U.S. bailout, cash infusions at $8.5T (BizJournals)

Federal bailouts, equity buys into banks and investment houses, liquidity infusions by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, loan guarantees and economic-stimulus checks now total $8.5 trillion. (C) (AIG) (BAC) (JPM) (GS)

Federal foreclosure aid coming, but only hardest-hit to see benefit (BizJournals)

Wracked by foreclosures and abandoned houses, some of Columbus’ hardest-hit neighborhoods are preparing cases to get a share of more than $22 million in federal aid to stem the blight.

Ex-alderman makes bank on Vrdolyak deal (Chicago Sun-Times)

The Watchdogs: As a brash, young lawyer in 1969, William Singer became a champion of lakefront liberals by defeating the late Mayor Richard J. Daley's political machine to win a seat on the Chicago City Council. These days, Singer finds himself in the uncomfortable position of having been involved in a real estate deal with two men who have pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

Help is still available for homeowners (Fremont Tribune)

City extends program for revitalization