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Penny parking: Sycamore's meters nation's cheapest
SYCAMORE - Giovanni Serra, the parking enforcement officer with the Sycamore Police Department, estimates the city's penny parking meters have been around since the 1920s. They've at least been in the city since the 1960s, resident Barbara Kisner said Tuesday as she made sure there was time on the meter where she'd parked her car.
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County board upset about letter regarding gaming facility
SYCAMORE - DeKalb County Board members on Wednesday directed State's Attorney Ron Matekaitis to send a legal memorandum to the federal government that explicitly states that having an intergovernmental agreement with an American Indian tribe that has proposed building a gaming facility near Shabbona does not mean the board supports having one in the county.

Malpractice suit settled
An Aurora woman reached a $15.35 million settlement Tuesday in a suit against Valley West Community Hospital and some staff.

Staff lauded for cutting expenses
DeKALB - City department heads were praised at a budget workshop Wednesday night for reducing staff and working with less money during tight economic times.

Ethanol turmoil a threat to some companies
CHAMPAIGN - Not long ago, the fledgling ethanol industry was the darling of investors, farmers, the federal government and a lot of Americans who liked the idea of turning corn into fuel.

Happy Graduation

School board to announce new superintendent

County board hires lobbyist
Arts & Entertainment
Honoring the war dead: Memorial Day events planned throughout DeKalb County
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, dozens of U.S. communities claim to be the first place to celebrate a holiday remembering the war dead. The first official observance of the holiday that became Memorial Day was held May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, three years after the end of the Civil War.
Harambee ensemble plans year-end concert
Senior Art Show showcased at DeKalb Area Women's Center
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Heide launches Barbs into finals
Strack beats Rochelle without best stuff
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Safety first: Get out of your car in a tornado
Perhaps you'll find yourself driving the next time a severe weather alert is issued.
Camp To Belong says thanks
Hospice Tag Days thank-you
 
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Nation & World
Oil climbs to record above $135
BANGKOK, Thailand - Oil prices hit a record above $135 a barrel and fell back slightly in Asia on Thursday, with supply worries, rising global demand and a slumping dollar keeping crude futures on an upward track.
China says death toll in quake more than 51,000
After gaffe, Democrats planning to redo farm bill
 
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More witnesses may ID victim
CHICAGO - Prosecutors are expected to call more witnesses who can link R. Kelly to a sex tape at the center of the R&B singer's child pornography trial.
Business leaders gather in Chicago for summit
Number of arrests in decline
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Entertainment
It's a landslide: David Cook rocks the 'Idol' vote
LOS ANGELES - For an "American Idol" season so flat and lifeless, the end sure rocked: Ex-bartender David Cook virtually body-slammed teen prodigy David Archuleta in a surprising landslide Wednesday night, capping an energized finale filled with big stars and polished performances.
Daughter of Christian music star killed by car
Witnesses in R. Kelly trial ID alleged victim
 
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National Sports
Kobe, Lakers come back to win Game 1 over Spurs
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers waited until the third quarter to get going. Once they did, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop them. Bryant scored all but two of his 27 points after halftime, including a go-ahead, 10-foot jumper in the lane with 23.9 seconds remaining, and the Lakers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Spurs 89-85 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Manchester United wins European Champions League
Marlins end Arizona's Webb's winning streak
     
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