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1 - Kaiser to oppose Craig for Hanover Park mayor [112]
By Kimberly Pohl | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
Hanover Park officials aren't shy about voicing contempt over the way the village is run. The mudslinging isn't likely to lessen in the next few months now that one of Mayor Rodney Craig's adversaries has announced her candidacy for his job. FULL STORY
By Kimberly Pohl | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
Hanover Park officials aren't shy about voicing contempt over the way the village is run. The mudslinging isn't likely to lessen in the next few months now that one of Mayor Rodney Craig's adversaries has announced her candidacy for his job. FULL STORY
2 - Elgin cop acquitted of DUI, fleeing Bartlett police [103]
By Gene Haschak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
An Elgin police officer was acquitted Tuesday of all four charges brought against him by Bartlett police stemming from a traffic stop that occurred Oct. 20, 2007, on Route 59. FULL STORY
By Gene Haschak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
An Elgin police officer was acquitted Tuesday of all four charges brought against him by Bartlett police stemming from a traffic stop that occurred Oct. 20, 2007, on Route 59. FULL STORY
3 - Parents sue over fatal Aurora medical helicopter crash [93]
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
The parents of a toddler killed in an October medical helicopter crash in Aurora filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday, claiming known safety measures could have prevented the girl's death. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
The parents of a toddler killed in an October medical helicopter crash in Aurora filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday, claiming known safety measures could have prevented the girl's death. FULL STORY
4 - Burris arrives at Capitol, refused seat in U.S. Senate [88]
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
Roland Burris failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
Roland Burris failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress. FULL STORY
5 - Cardinal asks for unity in fight against abortion [256]
By Kim Mikus | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/4/2009
Cardinal Francis George celebrated a special Mass for Life on Saturday evening at Queen of the Rosary Church in Elk Grove Village. FULL STORY
By Kim Mikus | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/4/2009
Cardinal Francis George celebrated a special Mass for Life on Saturday evening at Queen of the Rosary Church in Elk Grove Village. FULL STORY
6 - Accused gym coach's mom: Birkett is 'deceitful' [76]
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The courtroom drama surrounding a former Aurora gymnastics coach charged with fondling several students escalated Monday as his mother found herself in handcuffs. FULL STORY
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The courtroom drama surrounding a former Aurora gymnastics coach charged with fondling several students escalated Monday as his mother found herself in handcuffs. FULL STORY
7 - Israeli strike hits outside UN school kills at least 30 [62]
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
Israeli mortar shells exploded Tuesday near a U.N. school in Gaza sheltering hundreds of people displaced by Israel's onslaught against Hamas militants, killing at least 30 Palestinians, tearing bodies apart and staining streets with blood. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
Israeli mortar shells exploded Tuesday near a U.N. school in Gaza sheltering hundreds of people displaced by Israel's onslaught against Hamas militants, killing at least 30 Palestinians, tearing bodies apart and staining streets with blood. FULL STORY
8 - Couple move in above their shop [61]
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Sue and Will Sagmoen no longer commute to their business in Kewanee and no longer have lawns to mow and leaves to rake around their suburban home. Frequent trips to Chicago start with a walk down the block to the Amtrak station to catch the Illinois Zephyr.< FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Sue and Will Sagmoen no longer commute to their business in Kewanee and no longer have lawns to mow and leaves to rake around their suburban home. Frequent trips to Chicago start with a walk down the block to the Amtrak station to catch the Illinois Zephyr.< FULL STORY
9 - Hanover Park dad gets 5 days in jail for losing temper at game [59]
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
A Hanover Park father who lost his temper at his daughter's softball game must spend five days in jail, undergo anger-management counseling and apologize, a judge ordered Tuesday. FULL STORY
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
A Hanover Park father who lost his temper at his daughter's softball game must spend five days in jail, undergo anger-management counseling and apologize, a judge ordered Tuesday. FULL STORY
10 - Man charged with trying to sneak gun through O'Hare checkpoint [49]
By Lee Filas | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
An Indiana man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport Tuesday afternoon after trying to pass a gun through a security checkpoint. Goce Stojanovski, 47, of the 1100 block of West Driftwood Trail in Crown Point, was arrested and charged with trying to board an aircraft with a weapon. FULL STORY
By Lee Filas | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
An Indiana man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport Tuesday afternoon after trying to pass a gun through a security checkpoint. Goce Stojanovski, 47, of the 1100 block of West Driftwood Trail in Crown Point, was arrested and charged with trying to board an aircraft with a weapon. FULL STORY
11 - Police search for robber near Sears Centre [49]
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/8/2009
Hoffman Estates police are investigating the Wednesday morning robbery of a guest at the Marriott Northwest Chicago Hotel near the Sears Centre. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/8/2009
Hoffman Estates police are investigating the Wednesday morning robbery of a guest at the Marriott Northwest Chicago Hotel near the Sears Centre. FULL STORY
12 - Leave race out of choosing senator [49]
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/6/2009
Let's leave God out of it. Let's leave race out of it. And, heck, if we really want to do what's good for the state of Illinois, let's leave political party out of it. (Now, that's heretical.) FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/6/2009
Let's leave God out of it. Let's leave race out of it. And, heck, if we really want to do what's good for the state of Illinois, let's leave political party out of it. (Now, that's heretical.) FULL STORY
13 - Burris expects to join Senate 'very shortly' [47]
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Roland Burris said Wednesday he should be able to join the Senate "very shortly," after talking to newly supportive Democratic leaders and working on lingering legal obstacles. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Roland Burris said Wednesday he should be able to join the Senate "very shortly," after talking to newly supportive Democratic leaders and working on lingering legal obstacles. FULL STORY
14 - No charges for Waukegan store clerk who shot robber [45]
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
A Lake County grand jury said Wednesday no criminal charges should be brought against a Waukegan store clerk who shot and killed an armed robber. FULL STORY
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
A Lake County grand jury said Wednesday no criminal charges should be brought against a Waukegan store clerk who shot and killed an armed robber. FULL STORY
15 - Rare embarrassment for one's country [45]
Posted 1/6/2009
Several post election meandering thoughts. Michelle Obama once uttered those now infamous words, "This is the first time in my adult life that I am proud of my country." This evil country that afforded her an Ivy League education and a cushy six-figure job? But I digress. FULL STORY
Posted 1/6/2009
Several post election meandering thoughts. Michelle Obama once uttered those now infamous words, "This is the first time in my adult life that I am proud of my country." This evil country that afforded her an Ivy League education and a cushy six-figure job? But I digress. FULL STORY
16 - Time to wake up, American voters [42]
Posted 1/6/2009
For this unrepentant advocate of the proven nutritional value of some luncheon meats, it's time for yet another spine-tingling excursion into what some vociferous critics refer to as "baloney." FULL STORY
Posted 1/6/2009
For this unrepentant advocate of the proven nutritional value of some luncheon meats, it's time for yet another spine-tingling excursion into what some vociferous critics refer to as "baloney." FULL STORY
17 - Whatever happened to 'we the people?' [41]
Posted 1/6/2009
Springfield has a real problem. Do they want an open, honest election to elect a senator to the Illinois Senate seat in Washington? Or do they want only a Democrat to fill that seat? FULL STORY
Posted 1/6/2009
Springfield has a real problem. Do they want an open, honest election to elect a senator to the Illinois Senate seat in Washington? Or do they want only a Democrat to fill that seat? FULL STORY
18 - Pig farmer wins race to keep Island Lake from building well nearby [40]
By Madhu Krishnamurthy | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
Whoever said "you can't fight village hall," hasn't met Bob Wargaski. FULL STORY
By Madhu Krishnamurthy | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
Whoever said "you can't fight village hall," hasn't met Bob Wargaski. FULL STORY
19 - Duncan new post typifies past failures [37]
Posted 1/7/2009
President-elect Barack Obama has appointed Arne Duncan as secretary of education. Duncan served for seven years as the superintendent of the Chicago Public Schools. In terms of academics, Duncan's tenure continued the Chicago tradition of failure. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
President-elect Barack Obama has appointed Arne Duncan as secretary of education. Duncan served for seven years as the superintendent of the Chicago Public Schools. In terms of academics, Duncan's tenure continued the Chicago tradition of failure. FULL STORY
20 - Here's the real tragedy of Gaza [38]
Posted 1/6/2009
The 100 tons of bombs Israel dropped on Hamas security installations in Gaza are front page news because they killed, in one stroke, 230 Palestinians and injured hundreds more. FULL STORY
Posted 1/6/2009
The 100 tons of bombs Israel dropped on Hamas security installations in Gaza are front page news because they killed, in one stroke, 230 Palestinians and injured hundreds more. FULL STORY
21 - New Round Lake Beach business sells only U.S.-made merchandise [35]
By Kim Mikus | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
While the economy may not be conducive to starting a new business, two entrepreneurs believe the timing is right for their venture. Nitai Pandya and Mia Kenig-Bujnarowski recently opened American Aisle, a shop where all the merchandise is made in the United States. FULL STORY
By Kim Mikus | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
While the economy may not be conducive to starting a new business, two entrepreneurs believe the timing is right for their venture. Nitai Pandya and Mia Kenig-Bujnarowski recently opened American Aisle, a shop where all the merchandise is made in the United States. FULL STORY
22 - Barrington sues over CN rail deal [49]
By Eric Peterson and Marni Pyke | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The village of Barrington filed two court actions Monday in an attempt to stop the Canadian National-EJ&E railroad deal. Barrington filed a stay of petition with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board and a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals. FULL STORY
By Eric Peterson and Marni Pyke | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The village of Barrington filed two court actions Monday in an attempt to stop the Canadian National-EJ&E railroad deal. Barrington filed a stay of petition with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board and a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals. FULL STORY
23 - Mount Prospect shells out $27,000 for billboards [32]
By Sue Ter Maat | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The Northwest Tollway has a new billboard letting everyone know that a business magazine named Mount Prospect the best place to raise kids. FULL STORY
By Sue Ter Maat | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The Northwest Tollway has a new billboard letting everyone know that a business magazine named Mount Prospect the best place to raise kids. FULL STORY
24 - Ex-Bolingbrook resident arrested in Mexico for gang activity [30]
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/6/2009
A known gang leader was arrested in Tamazula, Mexico, following an international manhunt, officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday morning. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/6/2009
A known gang leader was arrested in Tamazula, Mexico, following an international manhunt, officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday morning. FULL STORY
25 - Mr. President, please use common sense [28]
Posted 1/7/2009
This open letter to President-elect Obama is a plea for common sense. I have followed your campaign with interest and appreciation. Your on-message, rational, and dignified campaign has given me some hope for our country's future. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
This open letter to President-elect Obama is a plea for common sense. I have followed your campaign with interest and appreciation. Your on-message, rational, and dignified campaign has given me some hope for our country's future. FULL STORY
26 - McHenry County College student sues after he's banned from campus [28]
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
A suspended McHenry County College student is suing another student and the Crystal Lake store where she works, claiming she made false allegations about an off-campus encounter that earned him a two-year ban from the school and its campus. FULL STORY
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
A suspended McHenry County College student is suing another student and the Crystal Lake store where she works, claiming she made false allegations about an off-campus encounter that earned him a two-year ban from the school and its campus. FULL STORY
27 - Arlington Hts. man sentenced on federal sex charge [28]
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/7/2009
An Arlington Heights man has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in federal prison for traveling to Georgia to have sex with a person he thought was an 11-year-old he met on the Internet. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 1/7/2009
An Arlington Heights man has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in federal prison for traveling to Georgia to have sex with a person he thought was an 11-year-old he met on the Internet. FULL STORY
28 - Back from Afghanistan, Kirk urges new surge there [29]
By Joseph Ryan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
After returning Monday from a three-week tour in Afghanistan as a Naval Reserve officer, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk said more U.S. troops are needed soon to stabilize the war-torn country. FULL STORY
By Joseph Ryan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
After returning Monday from a three-week tour in Afghanistan as a Naval Reserve officer, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk said more U.S. troops are needed soon to stabilize the war-torn country. FULL STORY
29 - Rolling Meadows bank robbed; photos released [27]
By Nadia Malik | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
A Fifth Third bank in Rolling Meadows was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money about 3:30 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, police and the FBI released photos of the robber, who they believe may have been helped in his getaway by an accomplice in a nearby car. FULL STORY
By Nadia Malik | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
A Fifth Third bank in Rolling Meadows was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money about 3:30 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, police and the FBI released photos of the robber, who they believe may have been helped in his getaway by an accomplice in a nearby car. FULL STORY
30 - What does Blagojevich get out of Senate appointment? [27]
By Joseph Ryan and John Patterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
Gov. Rod Blagojevich could have expected Tuesday's spectacle in Washington, D.C., as his U.S. Senate appointee was denied a seat representing Illinois in the upper chamber of Congress. FULL STORY
By Joseph Ryan and John Patterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
Gov. Rod Blagojevich could have expected Tuesday's spectacle in Washington, D.C., as his U.S. Senate appointee was denied a seat representing Illinois in the upper chamber of Congress. FULL STORY
31 - Barrington stakes reserves on CN battle, spending reaches $2M [25]
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
Barrington has already spent $2 million researching and resisting Canadian National's now-approved purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad. FULL STORY
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/8/2009
Barrington has already spent $2 million researching and resisting Canadian National's now-approved purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad. FULL STORY
32 - Suburban real estate CEO found dead [35]
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The chairman and chief executive officer of a Chicago-based real estate firm was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in a Kane County Forest Preserve, police said. FULL STORY
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
The chairman and chief executive officer of a Chicago-based real estate firm was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday in a Kane County Forest Preserve, police said. FULL STORY
33 - Havlat just taking it one day at a time [25]
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
Martin Havlat is living for the moment and nothing else. Perhaps no other player on the Blackhawks has a future more uncertain than the 27-year-old Havlat. FULL STORY
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
Martin Havlat is living for the moment and nothing else. Perhaps no other player on the Blackhawks has a future more uncertain than the 27-year-old Havlat. FULL STORY
34 - Durbin stance on Ryan an 'insult' [25]
Posted 1/6/2009
I would like to be the first to call for the resignation of Sen. Dick Durbin from his elected seat in the U.S. Senate. It is obvious he no longer represents the people of Illinois (except special interest groups). FULL STORY
Posted 1/6/2009
I would like to be the first to call for the resignation of Sen. Dick Durbin from his elected seat in the U.S. Senate. It is obvious he no longer represents the people of Illinois (except special interest groups). FULL STORY
35 - Don't forget about Native Americans [24]
Posted 1/7/2009
While I greatly enjoy reading the Daily Herald, I often feel something missing. Today I see mention of the anniversary of the battle at Wounded Knee, but, being an AP release, it sounds like a straightforward military action, with no mention of women and children massacred, shot by soldiers while trying to flee. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
While I greatly enjoy reading the Daily Herald, I often feel something missing. Today I see mention of the anniversary of the battle at Wounded Knee, but, being an AP release, it sounds like a straightforward military action, with no mention of women and children massacred, shot by soldiers while trying to flee. FULL STORY
36 - Boy's 1999 disappearance just reported, raising questions, regrets [23]
Posted 1/7/2009
No one claims to know what happened that summer in 1999 when 11-year-old Adam Herrman disappeared from the mobile home park where he lived with his adoptive parents. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
No one claims to know what happened that summer in 1999 when 11-year-old Adam Herrman disappeared from the mobile home park where he lived with his adoptive parents. FULL STORY
37 - If the shoe was on the other foot [24]
Posted 1/6/2009
It isn't as if this state isn't suffering enough. A governor who has become totally ineffective. A state that is billions of dollars in debt. On and on. So instead of concentrating on removing the governor and righting the ship of government, what are the Republicans concerned about? FULL STORY
Posted 1/6/2009
It isn't as if this state isn't suffering enough. A governor who has become totally ineffective. A state that is billions of dollars in debt. On and on. So instead of concentrating on removing the governor and righting the ship of government, what are the Republicans concerned about? FULL STORY
38 - 87-year-old bowls perfect game, ends up in ER [21]
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Eighty-seven-year-old Belleville retiree Dale Van Blair was on quite a roll when he bowled a perfect game this week. A day later, he didn't have any good luck to spare. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Eighty-seven-year-old Belleville retiree Dale Van Blair was on quite a roll when he bowled a perfect game this week. A day later, he didn't have any good luck to spare. FULL STORY
39 - Union law would level playing field [49]
Posted 1/5/2009
Hardworking Americans are hurting. Paychecks have flat-lined, but everything else keeps going up - health care, college tuition, groceries, and more. FULL STORY
Posted 1/5/2009
Hardworking Americans are hurting. Paychecks have flat-lined, but everything else keeps going up - health care, college tuition, groceries, and more. FULL STORY
40 - Rollover crash closes Elgin road [32]
By Harry Hitzeman and Gene Haschak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
Elgin police have closed off part of Big Timber Road and are diverting traffic during rush hour after a single-vehicle crash seriously injured a woman. FULL STORY
By Harry Hitzeman and Gene Haschak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/6/2009
Elgin police have closed off part of Big Timber Road and are diverting traffic during rush hour after a single-vehicle crash seriously injured a woman. FULL STORY
41 - Popular vote is the fairest method [21]
Posted 1/7/2009
We recently elected a new president. But is our method of voting really fair? I don't think we should have the Electoral College. I thought the citizens of the United States were supposed to decide who won the presidency, not the number of people who live in each state. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
We recently elected a new president. But is our method of voting really fair? I don't think we should have the Electoral College. I thought the citizens of the United States were supposed to decide who won the presidency, not the number of people who live in each state. FULL STORY
42 - Naperville real estate agent pleads to arsons [20]
By Jake Griffin | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
A Naperville real estate broker pleaded guilty to setting fire to several houses under construction and faces up to seven years in prison for his crimes. FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
A Naperville real estate broker pleaded guilty to setting fire to several houses under construction and faces up to seven years in prison for his crimes. FULL STORY
43 - DUI charges against ex-Bear QB Bob Avellini refiled [20]
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
Prosecutors have pulled their own version of a quarterback sneak on former Chicago Bears QB Bob Avellini. Authorities were forced to drop the 55-year-old Roselle man's latest drunken driving arrest on a legal technicality last month after the arresting officer was unable to make it to court. FULL STORY
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
Prosecutors have pulled their own version of a quarterback sneak on former Chicago Bears QB Bob Avellini. Authorities were forced to drop the 55-year-old Roselle man's latest drunken driving arrest on a legal technicality last month after the arresting officer was unable to make it to court. FULL STORY
44 - Democratic opposition to seating Burris cracks [20]
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Senate Democrats are looking for ways to defuse the standoff that has denied Roland Burris the vacated Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama of Illinois, but maybe not much longer. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/7/2009
Senate Democrats are looking for ways to defuse the standoff that has denied Roland Burris the vacated Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama of Illinois, but maybe not much longer. FULL STORY
45 - Blackhawks finish season series with Coyotes in style [19]
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
The Blackhawks are done with the Phoenix Coyotes for the regular season. What a shame. The Hawks pounded the Coyotes again Tuesday night 6-0 at Jobing.com Arena in a game nearly identical to their 7-1 rout of coach Wayne Gretzky's team last month in Chicago.
FULL STORY
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/7/2009
The Blackhawks are done with the Phoenix Coyotes for the regular season. What a shame. The Hawks pounded the Coyotes again Tuesday night 6-0 at Jobing.com Arena in a game nearly identical to their 7-1 rout of coach Wayne Gretzky's team last month in Chicago.
FULL STORY
46 - Burris no insult; Quinn, Durbin are [18]
Posted 1/7/2009
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn called Gov. Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris, "an insult to the people of Illinois." The Daily Herald had this to say about Roland Burris: "... a distinguished career in public service... ." FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn called Gov. Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris, "an insult to the people of Illinois." The Daily Herald had this to say about Roland Burris: "... a distinguished career in public service... ." FULL STORY
47 - Obama's intel picks short on direct experience [17]
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
President-elect Barack Obama's selection of an old White House hand to head the CIA shows a preference for a strong manager over an intelligence expert. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
President-elect Barack Obama's selection of an old White House hand to head the CIA shows a preference for a strong manager over an intelligence expert. FULL STORY
48 - Toddler hurt in dispute over Christmas tree [17]
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
A southwestern Illinois woman is accused of reckless conduct after an angry tug-of-war with a relative over a Christmas tree seriously injured her toddler. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 1/6/2009
A southwestern Illinois woman is accused of reckless conduct after an angry tug-of-war with a relative over a Christmas tree seriously injured her toddler. FULL STORY
49 - Please remember to shovel sidewalks [17]
Posted 1/7/2009
As we have been told by Mother Nature, winter and all of its glory and challenges is upon us. One challenge we homeowners all must deal with is snow and its removal. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
As we have been told by Mother Nature, winter and all of its glory and challenges is upon us. One challenge we homeowners all must deal with is snow and its removal. FULL STORY
50 - Fine arts classes are necessary [17]
Posted 1/7/2009
Schools are getting rid of their fine arts classes. Limited funding and low test scores have caused schools to reduce or drop music classes. Clearly those cutting music education haven't seen any of the research that shows kids who study music tend to score higher on standardized tests. FULL STORY
Posted 1/7/2009
Schools are getting rid of their fine arts classes. Limited funding and low test scores have caused schools to reduce or drop music classes. Clearly those cutting music education haven't seen any of the research that shows kids who study music tend to score higher on standardized tests. FULL STORY
