The Chicago Tribune reported today that several reasonably famous people have been approached to contribute in purchasing the Chicago Cubs from the Tribune Company (which of course owns the Chicago Tribune– seems a little circular). Names mentioned include Bill Murray, John Cusack and Jim Belushi. The Idea of Progress has obtained the original list of Chicago natives and celebrities who ended up not being invited:

• Rob Blagojevich
• Jose Padilla
• Ira Glass
• Grant Miller
• Mr. T
• Joan Cusack
• R. Kelly