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| Local News Illinois urged to pick fate of death penalty SPRINGFIELD - When former Gov. George Ryan took the extraordinary step of emptying Illinois' death row over fears that an innocent person could be executed, he urged lawmakers to reform the death penalty.  Report: Class of '08 dropouts lose state $11B over lifetime If every Illinois student who entered high school in 2004 had earned a diploma this year, the state's economy could have benefited from an additional $11 billion in the long run. Foreclosure stigma haunting some would-be renters As if losing a house to foreclosure wasn't enough, some former homeowners may have a hard time finding an apartment because of landlords spooked by the foreclosure history on their credit reports. Revved up: Family showing engine collection at show in Sandwich West Nile virus makes appearance nearby Commodity boards to select new members July 8 |
| Faith Walking by Faith: Relay for Life features country artist and local survivors to inspire and raise money Pastor Dean Pierce fulfills his obligation to the children of the “Egypt Expedition” vacation Bible school session at DeKalb Wesleyan Church. Pierce agreed to be made into a human sundae if the children reached their goal of acquiring 1,000 items for their mission objective for Safe Passage. Provided photoWhile going through cancer treatment 20 years ago, Kevin Sharp entertained other children in the hospital ward by singing to them. His choir teacher had given him the latest Barry Manilow CD and he listened to the song “Please Don't Be Scared” over and over, performing it for other kids as a source of strength for all of them. Faith Briefs � More Faith News | Local Sports First day of Storm Dayz open with 16U win over Heat Sox win in grand fashionSYCAMORE - A steady drizzle fell as the Kishwaukee Valley Storm 16U softball team opened the scoring flood gates with a huge first inning. Rose pick was simple for Bulls | |
| Opinions Liberty wins a big oneCar buying incentives, European gas prices | � More Food News � More Travel News � More Health News | |
| Latest headlines from AP Nation & World Pakistan bombards suspected Taliban hideouts Credit scores hit by card limitsKHYBER AGENCY, Pakistan - Pakistani forces bombarded suspected militant hideouts with mortar shells Saturday as the government launched a major offensive against Taliban fighters threatening the main city in the country's volatile northwest, officials said. Obama, Clinton appeal for Democratic unity in N.H. | Latest headlines from AP State Chicago man sentenced to 80 years for rape Mega Millions jackpot now $43 millionSKOKIE, Ill. - A Cook County judge has sentenced a Chicago man to 80 years in prison because of his conviction earlier this year in the robbery, sexual assault and abduction of an Evanston woman. 3-year-old Chicago boy dies when crushed by gate | |
| Latest headlines from AP Entertainment Steven Tyler tells AP: Rehab was for meds Judge halts release of Verne Troyer sex tapeNEW YORK - Steven Tyler sought the "safe environment" of rehab last month to recover from more than just surgery _ the Aerosmith frontman now says was fighting a dependency on pain and sleep medication. Report: Uma Thurman engaged to financier | Latest headlines from AP National Sports Zheng upsets No. 1 Ivanovic at Wimbledon Mauer's homer in 8th extends Twins' streak to 10WIMBLEDON, England - They're still counting casualties back home, and so when Zheng Jie completed the biggest victory of her career Friday at Wimbledon, she resisted any temptation to leap or squeal or pump her fist or collapse to the grass in glee. Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous' | |
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