Chicago's Very Own Elvis0

Although the king himself, Elvis Presley has come and gone, his legacy continues.  All this week, Memphis TN is celebrating Elvis Week, featuring Elvis impersonators, Elvis displays at the Graceland Plaza, Elvis Week artist contests, and even Elvis Bingo at the Heartbreak Hotel.

Back home in Chicago, disgraced Ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich, twice elected by the people, I must point out, celebrated his Elvis love in his own special way.  In the following video, Blago jumped on stage, took over the mic, and began to sing “Treat me Nice.”   At one point, he unbuttoned his shirt and flipped up his collar.  Patty B. would be so proud!

You do have to admit, however, that he does fit the part!  Click here and check out a side-by-side shot of Elvis and Rod, courtesy of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Poor Elvis.

• Count yourself lucky if you have not been affected by all of the changes in the banking industry.  It has gotten so bad that congress had to pass a consumer-protection law that goes into play February 2010.  Some however, believe the credit card companies are trying to ‘sock it to us’ now, while they still can.If you carry credit card debit or have a credit card in your wallet right now, you should really check out this article in today’s issue of the Chicago Sun-Times.
• Big fan of Jewel?  Check her out on The Bonnie Hunt Show (2PM CT, NBC-5 Chicago) and also on Jimmy Kimmel Live (12AM CT , ABC-7 Chicago).

  A little later today, you can can check out the All-American Rejects on Ellen (3p CT, NBC-5 Chicago) and Fall Out Boy on Jimmy Fallon (11:35PM CT, NBC-5 Chicago).

• So, what’s Paula Abdul to do, now that she’s unemployed?  The president of ABC Entertainment, Stephen McPherson, says he’s ready to roll out the welcome mat to her.  During the Television Critics Association press tour Saturday in Pasadena, California, McPherson was asked what he thought about Abdul joining ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” 

  He responded, saying, quote, “Absolutely, I would love that.”  McPherson has already talked to Abdul once since she revealed that she was leaving her post at “Idol” and said she sounded “good.”  He says there are still no formal plans involving Abdul for “Dancing With The Stars,” but that, quote, “all possibilities are open.”According to UsMagazine.com, McPherson raved about Abdul and how she would fit in at “DWTS,” saying, quote, “I think she’s a huge talent.  I think there’s a lot made of her in terms of who she is. There’s a sensitivity and an emotion to her that balances out ‘Idol’ and we’d love to have a piece of that.”

• Need a little help with your resume, coverletter, or job hunting skills?  Through the rest of the month, the Brighton Park Library will be holding sessions to help you land that new gig!  Call 312/747-0666 to schedule an appointment.
• Up for a free hair cut, guys?  Urban Joe Barbersalon (1925 W. Division St., Chicago) is celebrating their grand opening tonight by giving away free haircuts, between 6p-9p.
• Time is running out to take advantage of Chicago Park District’s free outdoor film fest, Movies in the Park.  Tonight, check out Tootsie, the 1982 Syndney Pollack comedy.  Click here for details.