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Late start might hinder crops
Blame it on the rain. And the snow. Or the chilly temperatures. Taken together, the cold, wet weather that has permeated northern Illinois for the past six months is leading to a later planting season for farmers this year - which could mean a smaller yield of corn, soybeans and other crops at the end of the year.
Local News
Renovation of DeKalb parking lot wins approval
DeKALB - A plan to renovate a public parking lot in downtown DeKalb was approved Monday by the city council - but not without last-minute resistance from two aldermen.

Supreme Court says no to Ryan
CHICAGO - President Bush is now former Gov. George Ryan's best hope of getting out of federal prison before his 61/2-year racketeering sentence is up, defense attorneys say.

Boom time arrives for farmers
WILLMAR, Minn. - The steepest run-ups in food prices since 1990 are hurting grocery shoppers, restaurants and school cafeterias but they're making others rich.

Better bug repellants studied
WASHINGTON - Researchers have identified seven possibilities for the next generation of mosquito repellant, some of which may work several times longer than the current standard-bearer, DEET. The next step: safety testing to make sure they're not harmful.

Park district prepares for swimming season

Waterman chief's suspension ends

Sycamore School Board hires consulting firm
People
Real Honor: Donnelly surprised by circuit judge appointment
James Donnelly was nearly ready to retire. In the past 30-plus years, Donnelly has served as an associate judge in DeKalb and Kane counties, worked in private practice as an attorney and taught at Northern Illinois University. It was getting time to step down.
Hospital auxiliary donates to foundation
WDKB's Brian Adams earns AP reporting award
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Local Sports
Spartans make sectional return
SYCAMORE - Sycamore baseball coach Jason Cavanaugh is a believer in history.
Lightning takes third place
Gallagher shuts down Dodgers
Opinions
No anger, just sorrow for West Virginia
I keep thinking I should be mad at West Virginia. Not because Barack Obama was recently beaten like a red-headed stepchild - to use my father's expression - in that state's primary. No, I'm thinking I should be upset about “why” he was beaten. According to exit polls, two out of every 10 voters said race was a major factor in how they cast their ballots.
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Nation & World
Myanmar keeps Suu Kyi detained; aid to continue
YANGON, Myanmar _ Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi began a sixth year under detention Wednesday as foreign donors said aid would continue to flow into the military-ruled nation to save cyclone victims.
Thousands moved amid China flood threat
Dem lawyers: Fla., Mich. can't be fully restored
 
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State
Man exonerated after 14 years
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been exonerated of a rape conviction by DNA tests after serving 14 years in prison for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 1994.
Penalty increased for giving gun to minor
Testimony continues in R. Kelly trial
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Entertainment
Sharon Stone: Was China quake `bad karma?'
LOS ANGELES - Sharon Stone's "karma" comment is having an instant effect on her movie-star status in China.
Sans label, Radiohead revels in newfound freedom
One-time R. Kelly aide IDs singer on sex tape
 
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National Sports
Bryant leads Lakers to 3-1 series edge over Spurs
SAN ANTONIO - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from returning to the NBA finals. Bryant had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Woods says he's 'on schedule' to play US Open
Boston's Matsuzaka leaves start with tired shoulder
     
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