Business Journal Report (7-17-12)

In business news for Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 -- Appliance and electronics retailer HHGregg says it needs to hire 180 employees to fill three new stores.

Bears, Matt Forte reach a four-year deal

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Bears say they have agreed to a four-year contract with Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte.

Packers plan changes to Lambeau Field Atrium

GREEN BAY (AP) -- More changes are in store for the home of the Green Bay Packers.

Business Journal Report (7-12-12)

In business news for Thursday, July 12th, 2012 -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hopes downtown building owners will cut back on energy use.

Green Bay Packers had record net income in 2011

 MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday, July 10th they had a record year financially, driven in large part by their 13-0 start to a season in which they were the defending Super Bowl champion.

Green Bay Packers set to release financial data

GREEN BAY (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers are set to release a report showing how they did financially last season as defending Super Bowl champs.

NFLPA suing NFL on behalf of Anthony Hargrove, two other players

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the bounty investigation, calling Commissioner Roger Goodell "incurably and evidently biased."

Braun/Rodgers 8-twelve restaurant set to open Thursday evening

BROOKFIELD -- The new Aaron Rodgers/Ryan Braun restaurant, 8-twelve, is set to open for dinner Thursday evening, July 5th -- according to a Tweet from the restaurant (@8-Twelve MVP).

Green Bay Packers Super Bowl ring up for auction

The Heritage Auctions website lists the following description of the ring: "The ring's square crest is highlighted by the team "G" logo, incorporating the green and gold colors first introduced in 1935.

NFL denies appeals of bounty suspensions

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The NFL has denied the appeals of four players suspended in connection with the league's bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints.

European soccer fans say their sport is the real "football"

MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers are football, and so is soccer -- say some European "football" fans who might pass on the "American" version of football!

Evan Dietrich-Smith: the Packer under Suh's shoe

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers training camp officially opens in about a month, and Evan Dietrich-Smith is ready to be seen for what he can do, as opposed to what he had done to him.

Packers Family Night tickets go on sale Monday

GREEN BAY -- Tickets for "Packers Family Night" go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, June 25. "Packers Family Night" will also be broadcast only on FOX6.

Packers' Jennings joins United Way to recruit tutors, mentors

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings has joined United Way to recruit readers, tutors and mentors during the United Way's Youth Empowerment Summit.

Ron Wolf: Favre is "greatest player ever" to play for Packers

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers fans are feuding over Brett Favre once again, after comments from former Packers general manager Ron Wolf.

Aaron Rodgers becomes a tutor for QB Graham Harrell

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Graham Harrell wasn't here, so chances are he doesn't know how much - or how little - mentoring Brett Favre did for Aaron Rodgers.

Packers' Mike Neal weighs in on struggles

GREEN BAY -- When Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Neal played at Purdue University, he posted several weightlifting records, including a 510-pound bench press and a 615-pound squat.

Packers unveil schedule for 2012 training camp

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday, June 14th the schedule for 2012 Packers Training Camp.