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News Current
  • SIU president disputes plagiarism allegations
  • Report: Va. Tech could have saved lives
  • Pontiac security meeting rescheduled
  • No one hurt in 'suspicious' mobile home fire
  • Property taxes may rise in Deer Creek-Mackinaw district
  • Grievance filed over delay of contract renewal
  • Group aims to raise awareness about domestic abuse
  • Seniors, disabled eligible for energy assistance in September
  • Pontiac incident a reminder for diligence for area schools
  • 4th annual Family Fun Fest to raise money for Lincoln school
  • Police presence continues at Pontiac high school
  • Health-care expansion begins without state lawmakers' OK
  • Study: Global warming could cause storms to be more severe
  • Landowner: Offer for pipeline easement is 'highway robbery'
  • Damage to Fireside Inn in Lexington estimated at $300,000
  • 'Big mistake' sends wrong Young to sentencing hearing
  • Daily Digest 8/31/07
  • State Rep. Mitchell uses stop to decry downstate project cuts
  • Victims sought in home-repair fraud case
  • Threshermen's Reunion under way
  • Lifeline ends service Saturday
  • More than 26 booths at women's expo
  • LaHood’s son won’t run for Congress
  • Police arrest man accused of firing gun in Bloomington
  • Judge, state’s attorney candidates announce plans to run
  • Sheriff: 7 of 15 businesses sold alcohol to minors
  • Plane frequently used by governor getting a makeover
  • Sheridan parade starts at 9:30
  • Man sentenced in fatal collision
  • SUV hits power pole near Washington School
  • Corn Belt plans outage for wind turbine work
  • No one hurt in crash on Veterans Parkway
  • Blagojevich signs gun control legislation
  • Student sues ISU over alleged unpaid work
  • ISU specialty plates can now be personalized
  • Pontiac mobile home fire started in mattress
  • Woodford County to launch new Web site
  • Bicylist hits car at trail crossing
  • LaHood's son decides against run for Congress
  • Former employee facing charges to ask if she can leave state
  • Attorney for man charged in baby's death still reviewing case
  • Farmhouse north of Colfax destroyed by fire
  • Hillary jokes Bill looked into No. 2 job
  • Judge tosses Cooksville election complaint
  • Reunion a walk through farming past
  • Mega Millions sales hot for $330M prize
  • Daily Digest 09/01/07
  • Boy, 9, charged in baby's fatal beating
  • Specialty license plates cater to many interests
  • Idaho Sen. Craig to resign
  • Thompson to announce bid on Sept. 6
  • Community Action moves to new office
  • Woodford Co. highway engineer contract in limbo
  • 1 gay marriage, then judge stays ruling
  • Local agencies concerned by national clothing drive
  • Fairview Elementary dedicates new playground
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    Sports Current
  • NCHS fullback's game against dad, BHS 'a good challenge'
  • Home court helps BHS repel West in volleyball
  • U High grad Pistorius an All-America pick
  • From Pages Past
  • Mitchell top U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship qualifier
  • Preview: Redbird volleyball at Bama Bash
  • Crowd Pleasers
  • Intercity Soccer Tournament: CCHS rallies to tie NCHS
  • Chiefs edge Quad Cities
  • Football: Saints, Pioneers set for the 'big' game
  • Football: Raiders eager to settle score with Ironmen
  • IWU football depth chart
  • IWU football season outlook
  • What’s biting: They’re hauling in some mega-muskies in Minnesota
  • IWU football 2007 schedule overview
  • Normal West vs. Decatur Eisenhower preview
  • Commitment to change crucial for IWU football success
  • From Pages Past
  • ISU basketball gets oral commitment from Simeon point guard
  • Rebholz, Safford lead Saints past Pioneers 19-7
  • Illini-Mizzou QB matchups too ripe to ignore
  • Panno spreads the wealth for Pontiac
  • Sophomore comes up big for Lexington
  • No. 1 NCHS wins highest scoring Intercity game
  • Week 2 HS football scores
  • High school volleyball roundup
  • Eureka College football schedule
  • Illinois State volleyball schedule
  • Illinois Wesleyan volleyball schedule
  • Road Race Schedule
  • Illinois men’s basketball schedule
  • Intercity volleyball schedules, rosters
  • Intercity boys soccer schedules, rosters
  • Intercity boys golf schedules, rosters
  • Today’s events
  • TV/Radio
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Cross country
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Today’s events
  • TV/Radio
  • Football
  • 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:
  • Steinhauer leads State Farm Classic; Sorenstam 4 back
  • Gateway Conference, Illinois college football results
  • Sosa’s 606th HR, White Sox errors help Rangers get sweep
  • Cardinals acquire Russell Branyan from Phillies
  • Bears anticipate another run to Super Bowl
  • Gay Brewer, 1967 Masters champion, dies of lung cancer
  • Busch confirms Joe Gibbs Racing will be running Toyotas in 2008
  • Michael Strahan to play in 2007, ends holdout
  • Encarnacion struck by foul ball in on-deck circle
  • Mark Mulder could rejoin Cardinals rotation next week
  • Cardinals’ Ankiel hits first career grand slam
  • Ankiel’s grand slam lifts Cardinals to 8-5 win over Reds
  • Astros beat Cardinals behind Albers’ 7 strong innings
  • Bullpen comes through as Cubs beat Brewers, expand lead
  • Olsen hurt in Bears' loss
  • Hunter Pence homers twice as Astros beat Cubs
  • Cubs send minor leaguer Coats to Reds
  • NCAA grants waiver for fundraiser for Oklahoma recruit’s funeral
  • Police: Gaelic soccer star in Ireland leader of dog-fighting club
  • Trachsel returns to the Cubs from Orioles
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    WTF Current
  • Spider web engulfs park trail
  • Naked man does hula, steals beer at store
  • Ohio mom has triplets, again
  • Actor playing Brutus stabs himself
  • Shrimp boat captain delivers baby at sea
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    Obituaries Current
  • Jacqueline Adair
  • Robert L. Faith
  • Kenneth R. Reynolds Jr.
  • Ryan Patrick Smith
  • Calista Eleanore Enlund
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    Money Current
  • More young people entering farming
  • Microsoft to release Vista fixes in 2008
  • Attendees get break from heat on Farm Show's final day
  • Slight gain in house sales a good sign
  • Customers rank Geico, two others, ahead of State Farm
  • Princess Diana controversy lives on
  • Oh Baby salon aims to spoil clients
  • EDC program a helpful source for businesses
  • New hotel planned for Lincoln
  • Labor Day travel steady across U.S.
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    Free Time Current
  • Forgotten country star Wagoner back in spotlight
  • Fencing has grand Hollywood tradition
  • With humor and a hot guitar, Paisley stakes country claim
  • Third Day, Jars of Clay to play at Coliseum
  • Aye, tunes: Music video games thrive
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    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:
  • Festival calendar for week of Aug. 26
    • 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
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    Life Current
    Health:
  • 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
  • DIGEST: July 30
    • 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
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    Opinion Current
    Editorials:
  • It's a good time to crack down on drunken drivers
    • Letters to the Editor:
  • Immigrants are welcome -- if they're here legally
  • It will take more than voting to stop Iraq war
  • Show troops and enemies support will not waver
  • Remember atomic bomb and Pearl Harbor victims
  • Don't give 'overtime' pay to governor, lawmakers
  • Bush speech doesn't tell full story on Cambodia
  • Don't let underwear show by wearing baggy pants
  • Note similarities between eating disorder, addiction
  • Dropping atomic bombs was absolutely necessary
  • Concerts, sporting events good for young people
    • Viewpoint:
  • Canadians know they don't live in health-care paradise
  • Canada's care would help U.S. pverty, crime rates
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