The sweet side of bankruptcy: the other Fannie May ? the Chicago-based confectioner ? has had its own ups and downs

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The mortgage giant Fannie Mae is in the spotlight this week, but there is another Fannie May that has had its own share of business woes: The Chicago-based confectioner Fannie May. We go down the company’s rocky road with David Greising. He’s the chief business correspondent for The Chicago Tribune. Guest: Native Chicagoan David Greising, Chief Business Correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, contributor to Chicago Public Radio’s local news show 848

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