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News	Current

Area calendar Blagojevich, lawmakers in line for another pay boost Milton says trial has been a financial, emotional burden New law will let parents see teen drivers' records Two people injured in school bus accident Court says SIU cannot bar public view of contracts Traveling circus will make stop in Lexington Milton defense attorney calls trial 'inquisition' Jury: Milton not guilty of theft, misconduct charges Girl Scouts get lesson in vehicle safety 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 thwarted attempt to abduct 12-year-old Woman who died after gene therapy had infection Public Safety 8/18/2007 Vegetable oil as fuel gets boost from law Ford County state’s attorney, circuit clerk won’t run again 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 Second cave-in kills three rescue workers at mine Firefighters extinguish bonfire that burned out of control Daily Digest 8/18/2007 Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in armed robbery Tri-Valley first to welcome students back First class selected for District 87’s Hall of Fame 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

Champion Sioux Falls' run the talk of the UIF If you’re wild about walleyes, head to Lake Erie Big Ten Network’s provider status still in talking stage Edwards leads New Trier to Raider Classic title UIF all-star Askew has his sights set on the NFL Kindred: This kicker is on target in game that matters Pages Past ISU LB Stewart named to Preseason All-America team Cedar Rapids routs Chiefs Nine on final hole sinks Mitchell at State Am Eureka College football schedule Illinois State volleyball schedule Illinois Wesleyan volleyball schedule Road Race Schedule Who’s playing? What’s on? Illinois men’s basketball schedule Golf Baseball Softball 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: Cubs lock up Zambrano for at least five more years 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 Jones, Hill key as Cubs snap Cardinals’ winning streak Co-defendant says Vick helped kill at least 8 dogs Gordon wins sixth Nextel Cup pole of the season Wainwright, Molina star as Cards earn sweep of Brewers Cubs get 20 hits en route to 12-4 win over Reds Tiger to skip first playoff tournament in FedEx Cup Bears’ Walker eager for next chapter after run in Philly

WTF	Current

Man arrested after trying to rob impoverished nun Wiccan woman faces charges for chants Woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplets Seat belt 'Heimlich' saves choking man Man wrongly thinks robbery is a joke

Obituaries	Current

Eleanora Eberwein Helen B. Griffard Gene E. Innis Sr. Norene K. Kurth Illa Jean Wasson Shirley Ann Givens Ralph Hunter Hatfield Arlene A. Stock David Wagner Allen D. Beyer Joanne 'Jo' Duerfeldt Clare E. Bolden Florence B. Ficklin Frank Lemmel Jr.

Money	Current

Back-to-school shopping a business boon for retailers Remodelling complete at Wal-Mart on Greenbriar Drive Community farm programs produce offbeat veggies Wall Street manages a late turnaround Ned Kelly's restaurant closing in Bloomington McLean County corn yields could set record Gold's Gym shapes up facility, finances

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: Healthy Fish Tacos Calling Homer Simpson, we have a doughnut taste-off Family: More women are risking pregnancy and succeeding Scheduling activities gives parents anxiety and kids burnout

Opinion

Current

Editorials:

To parents of new ISU students: Pardon our dust

Letters to the Editor:

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

Finish what’s started, not another bypass

No Hiroshima blast if not for Pearl Harbor

Place signs on trail to teach about Constitution

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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