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News	Current

Area calendar Madigan: Gov. doesn't have authority to enact new health plan Defense: Dispute between Milton and employee behind allegations EPG organizes welcome to smooth busing transition Wind farm plan OK’d for El Paso Outage caused by birds leaves 3,000 without power Livingston wind farm experts will be at Co. Board meeting Area calendar Planning commission recommends adding 6 buildings to The Oaks Blagojevich, lawmakers in line for another pay boost Milton says trial has been a financial, emotional burden Judge won't reduce sentence for Ecstasy smuggler Nybakke visits Graceland on anniversary of Elvis' death 20-year Livingston County judge resigns Romney wins GOP straw poll at Illinois State Fair Road closed after semi carrying cars hits train bridge Police: Adult twarted attempt to abduct 12-year-old Students arrive for ISU move-in Milton jurors: Charges may be excessive Coordinated area project to tackle nursing shortage Olympia ready for start of school year Literacy program needs volunteers Man arrested in stabbing near downtown Bloomington Police: Woman left kids in van while donating plasma IWU protests how U.S. News' annual rankings add up Creating stained glass a colorful art, hobby Tri-Valley first to welcome students back Man pleads not guilty in elderly couple's murders Family, agriculture in mix at Fairbury Fair Milton: I paid for stamps; auditor's testimony differs Former student charged with stealing college's horse Party provides kids with tools for return to school B-N universities hold steady on list

Sports	Current

UIF All-Star jerseys featured in online auction Mitchell shot out of lead at Illinois State Amateur Fishing: Local guide becomes ‘pike specialist’ in Manitoba Final injury test: Mordis done with ISU football Mordis not the only one dealing with injuries Redbird football players glad that two-a-days are over Tri-Valley golf sweeps Ridgeview tourney From Pages Past ISU volleyball picked 5th in MVC, yearns for NCAA bid Eureka College football schedule Illinois State volleyball schedule Illinois Wesleyan volleyball schedule Road Race Schedule Golf Softball Baseball Who's playing? What's on? Illinois men’s basketball schedule Boys All-Time Track Honor Roll Girls All-Time Track Honor Roll Illinois Wesleyan football schedule Illinois State football schedule University of Illinois football schedule Scholastic Sports & Rec: U.Sports: Sports Extra: Pineiro shines as Cardinals beat Brewers 8-3 Beckham scores in 1st start with Galaxy; L.A. tops D.C. Hamilton’s pinch-hit homer leads Reds to 11-9 win over Cubs Authorities: Former ref bet on NBA games since ‘03 Brewers slugger Fielder appealing 3-game suspension Olympic beach volleyball venue gets high marks in test Kickoffs from 30-yard line could mean more injuries Suzuki’s HR puts A’s past Sox in 10th Wainwright, Molina star as Cards earn sweep of Brewers Ex-MLB player Offerman arrested for hitting 2 players with bat Dale Earnhardt Jr. can’t bring No. 8 with him to Hendrick Prosecutors recommend Vick serve a year in prison Cubs get 20 hits en route to 12-4 win over Reds Bears’ Walker eager for next chapter after run in Philly

WTF	Current

Breakdowns leave city short of garbage trucks 'UFO debris' lands in Maryland park Trucker hit by SUV while chasing hat Husband pulls over fellow deputy wife twice Alleged robber accidentally shoots accomplice in eye

Obituaries	Current

Jessie Dolan Behr Gene Howard Ohmer Clifford Naugle Betty P. Purewal Fern Schreiter George C. Ahrens Bernice 'Bea' Arndt Danne Dwaine Buchanan Dorothy D. Caldwell Dorothy M. Gaff Herman L. "Dutch" Hertenstein Merle King Loray D. Koerner Marjorie A. Legner Rosemary Lewis Ruby Strike Haberkorn Rayson Bloice 'Bill' Bess

Money	Current

Midwest will discuss sale alternatives including AirTran Deere third-quarter profit rises 23 percent to a record high Existing home sales decline in 41 states Back-to-school shopping a business boon for retailers Remodelling complete at Wal-Mart on Greenbriar Drive Wall Street manages a late turnaround Airline now flying out of Bloomington to Las Vegas Bloomington auction house under new owners Twin City businesses glad to see college students

Free Time	Current

'Bourne' again: Damon’s loose cannon back for more ABC's 'Masters of Science Fiction' a blast from past Chasing the blues and fun in St. Louis Country’s top 100: all-time best songs Duchovny back on series TV in 'Californication'

GO!	Current

Sugar Grove activities introduce nature to the curious Comedian hits bully pulpit Smooth as silk Entertaining weekend marks Civic Center milestone Travel group leads tours on kayak adventures Calendar: Entertainment calendar for week of Aug. 16 Movies: Review: 'Hairspray' Review: 'The Simpsons Movie' Review: 'The Bourne Ultimatum' Review: 'Bratz' Review: 'I Know Who Killed Me' Eats: Tropical McKaw's filled with fun Bank cashes in as food place

Life	Current

Health: War against germs More grown-ups finding lessons not just for kids Snoring causes relationship rifts Sun protection saves skin in summer heat Kid coffee drinkers worry nutritionists Home & Garden: Robust and beautiful daylilies a fool-proof flower Bank converted to home is now on market Life: General: Hobby comes naturally to this carving artist Ecology Action Center continues to push recycling Values: New name, new location rejuvenates church School gear to be distributed at west-side Block Bash Food: Calling Homer Simpson, we have a doughnut taste-off What’s Real Mexican? Family: More women are risking pregnancy and succeeding Scheduling activities gives parents anxiety and kids burnout

Opinion

Current

Editorials:

Each of us has power to improve our community

To parents of new ISU students: Pardon our dust

Letters to the Editor:

Clinton should've been removed from office

Why have we borrowed $12,265 per second?

Think bombs unneeded? Then you weren't there

Settle disagreements about war, without war

More money needed to treat drug abuse

Let government know you oppose war

Weller’s district deserves better representation

Politicians send message almost anything goes

Turning toward God act of true patriotism

Plane rides at airport fed interests in aviation

Timely treatment crucial to ending drug addiction

End taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood

Viewpoint:

American protectionists shouldn't scapegoat China

U.S. must ban Chinese food and drugs now

Nation/World	Current

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