CPS public hearing focuses on tax hike proposal

Homeowners got their first chance to tell Chicago’s school board what they think about paying higher property taxes. Read more at: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8300729

Federal probes of mortgage lenders fizzle

Federal criminal investigations into failed mortgage lenders IndyMac Bancorp and New Century Financial Corp have stalled. Read more at: http://news.yahoo.com/federal-probes-mortgage-lenders-fizzle-report-145753355.html

The sickest housing markets in America

Real estate prices and sales are on life support in these 10 metropolitan areas. Read more at: http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/113245/americas-sickest-housing-markets-247wallst

Does your coffee pass the taste test?

Experts sample 23 blends, including budget-friendly brands, and crown two new winners.  Read more at: http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/654/best-rated-coffee/

Chicagoan finds $17,000 on sidewalk

An after-work craving leads a local man to a find he can’t quite believe is real. Read more at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110609/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_found_riches_returned

Why McDonald’s $1 billion revamp may flop

Its restaurants will add flat-screen TVs and muted colors, but décor isn’t the problem.  Read more at: http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/does-going-upscale-sense-mcdonald-170612393.html

Peek inside Aniston’s new $8 million home

The actress has some unusual remodeling plans in store for the swanky penthouse.  Read more at: http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/1304-peek-inside-jen-anistons-stunning-nyc-penthhouse

Use Of LeBron’s ‘Decision’ Money Revealed

The Heat star took fire for how he chose Miami, but the money raised has done a lot of good. Read more at: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/LeBron-8217-s-8216-Decision-8217-was-awful-?urn=nba-wp2143

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Bizarre College Scholarships That Actually Exist (VIDEO)

Bizarre College Scholarships That Actually Exist. Watch Video at: http://finance.yahoo.com/video/personalfinance-18826566/5-bizarre-scholarships-24937113

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The NBA’s Most Money-Savvy Teams

The Lakers and Celtics are coming off a trip to the finals, but neither franchise is on top of this list. Read more at: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-forbes-most_and_least_cost_efficient_teams_041511

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