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News	Current

Area calendar Report: Vaccines allowed to spoil How Time Flies 12/06/07 Man convicted on weapons charge, not robbery Regional digest 12/05/07 Daily Digest 12/05/07 Charges filed against teen in Clinton threat case Man hospitalized after crash on bridge, may be charged Antibiotics may not aid sinus infections State cries foul after getting refurbished copiers Teacher arrested for blog comment South Chicago suburbs eye casino license Environmental groups find hundreds of toys containing lead Teacher in teen sex case arrested again Man allegedly leaves baby home alone to rob store Farmer City OKs contract with new city manager Cleanup project continues in Farmer City Toy recalls add extra work for holiday charities State Farm asks court to toss $1M punitive award Tanker truck bursts into flames, igniting homes Court agrees to hear LaGrone appeal in drownings case Area's first real snow a preview of what's to come again today Possible chemical reaction causes smoke at ISU Swapped babies return to birth parents Challenger Learning Center losing $25K in Bloomington's $1.5M cuts Basketball court set up at Coliseum Winds, visibility hamper search for Alaskan medical helicopter Business group: Governor can't go around legislators Man with rifle opens fire in mall, killing 8 Heyworth sees increase in TIF revenue Daily Digest 12/06/07 Public safety 12/06/07 Divers search canal in Peterson probe Ameren offers gift cards for energy Friend: Gunman had recent problems, history of depression Livingston board veteran remembered as devoted Woman killed in SUV accident on Illinois 121 west of Latham PBL district warns parents of stranger danger Privately-owned fraternal homes could be affected by smoking ban Staph infection rumors debunked Pontiac council hoping to address downtown parking problems Despite traces of snow, slick roads still a concern Police get another search warrant in police officer’s wife case NY man found guilty of murdering family, setting house on fire Custody dispute settled over Cuban girl brought to US by mom Parents speak out about Pontiac special education Livingston awaits filings from wind farm projects Global warming takes heat for animal deaths Republicans file to run for president $1M tax shortfall hurts Bloomington Decapitated man's death ruled a suicide People sharing joy, fellowship as Hanukkah commences Mother who tried to save sons from burning home dies of injuries Police: Suburban Chicago man had dozens of fake IDs, credit cards IHSA files countersuit against newspaper group Check the baggage, then roll up for a flu shot Names of delinquent taxpayers on Web site Macomb high school student arrested after alleged threats Father once charged in 3-year-old daughter’s death testifies in civil rights trial Former attorney gets 15 years for cheating asbestos victims of $13.5M Financing plan for Livingston Co. nursing home hits roadblock Mother and daughter shot but survive Ex-Twin City woman almost went to store in Omaha shooting Televangelist D. James Kennedy leaves behind $2 million estate North Carolina woman sentenced for defrauding elderly Area calendar

Sports	Current

Cubs Caravan coming but no autographs allowed From Pages Past Former ISU coach Heacock named college football's top assistant Jankovich, Redbirds land high school forward from Kansas Bracey doubles up again in ISU win over Ball State Eisenhower pulls away from West Ex-Redbird Shawn Jeppson heads IBCA hall class BHS handles Mattoon U High ends four-game losing streak Out Loud with BHS girls basketball player Shaneice Bell HS notes: Fieldcrest girls to play away game at United Center Teammates respect Ralph's decision to leave Thunder Kindred: Making a late push for a truly meaningful 'victory' Titans look to shut down Illinois College Early 3's, late 'frees' key Saints past Eureka Area boys basketball roundup Area girls basketball roundup Heydorn pours in 7 3s as IWU rips Fontbonne Deer harvest up from 2006 Thunder notes: Rookies making big impact Zook a finalist for coach of the year Titans roll past Illinois College Thunder captain calls it quits Loss leaves ISU in foul mood From Pages Past Valley honors ISU’s Deyell Second-half surge keys Ironmen win Fishing: New study emphasizes prompt 'release Blue Ridge coach using tools he learned from Coach K Road Race Schedule Illinois men's basketball schedule High school volleyball leaders High school football leaders Boys All-Time Track Honor Roll Girls All-Time Track Honor Roll Illinois State women's basketball schedule Girls All-Time Swimming Honor Roll Illinois State men’s basketball schedule Today's events TV/radio Swimming Wrestling Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball schedule Illinois Wesleyan women’s basketball schedule Basketball Today's events TV/radio Scholastic Sports & Rec: U.Sports: Sports Extra: Indiana State hires Trent Miles as football coach 76ers fire former ISU assistant coach Billy King Cubs trade Ohman, Infante to Braves for pitcher Ascanio Cuban says there's little movement on Cubs front SI names Brett Favre its 2007 Sportsman of the Year Last-minute rally moves Patriots to 12-0 Michigan State rallies from 9 down to beat Bradley Freshman leads Shockers to 77-68 win over UMBC Hester gets up close, personal with his idol Sanders Bramos scores 17 in Miami of Ohio's win over Indiana State Poker star David 'Chip' Reese dies at age 56 Study shows quarter of supplements tainted by steroids Colorado settles sexual-assault lawsuit for $2.85 million Lawyer for alleged Taylor gunman wants to talk to prosecutors NFL Picks: Patriots over Steelers; 'Skins edge Bears Tigers reel in big fish Cabrera, Willis Tebow, McFadden, Brennan and Daniel are Heisman finalists Redskins, Bears consider themselves playoff contenders Baseball writers vote to get out of the bonus business Willingham to return as Washington football coach Jimbo Fisher could succeed Florida St coach Bobby Bowden La Russa wants Rolen back, on team's terms

WTF	Current

42-foot-tall inflatable snowman stolen Grinches rob boy scouts selling trees Man accused of swiping blow-up dolls Passenger accused of brandishing toy gun Cop sues over firing, blames meatballs

Obituaries	Current

Juanita Alexander Juan Carlos Casas Tony Coone Ruth E. Garrison Rosalie T. Golder Loren L. Graber Warren Lee Moser Robert Rongey Gerald I. Wagner Mildred M. Ackerson Catherine A. Ellena Barbara Jean Finley Donald Neubauer Jay Dee Railey Patricia A. Schmock

Money	Current

Daimler sees high demand for micro car Downtown Bloomington pottery shop moves to Normal Credit card interest rate changes catch on-time payers States sue RJ Reynolds over Camel ads Development rolls on at north Normal shops CEO: Ford to have full lineup in 2020 Facebook lets users block marketing tool Five-year mortgage rate freeze looms New scrapbooking business to open in Bloomington

Free Time	Current

A town for those who love talking to the dead Somewhere in that flesh fest, you'll find a fashion show James Taylor paints self-portrait with new CD/DVD set Adulthood comes at a price for Knightley in 'Atonement' New Orleans cops may wince at 'K-Ville,' but they watch

GO!	Current

Thrills at any age The joke's on the teacher Riders in the Sky gallop into BCPA for Friday performance Small Minnesota town Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts Zoo director discusses his great job, unique on-the-job injuries Calendar: Festival calendar for week of Dec. 2 Movies: Review: 'Across The Universe' Review: 'Michael Clayton' Review: 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' Review: 'We Own the Night' Review: 'Dan in Real Life' Eats: Le dinner now being served Aleta Janes offers comfort

Life	Current

Health: Test objectively measures extent of brain injuries Digital mammography gives better contrast, clearer images Dr. Peter Gott: Progress made in approach to sweat New glasses give a clearer picture Illness takes toll on cargiver, too Home & Garden: What will the neighbors think? Home's entrance makes a strong first impression Life: General: Finishing the novel hardly the end of the process Artists interpret "... and i am blue ..." theme Values: IWU chaplain values job, guiding students during crucial years Gathering of Men offers good food, challenging speakers Food: Fresh ideas for the freezer Church cookbook spent 170 years in the making Family: More women are risking pregnancy and succeeding She loves the man, but she's not a fan

All Bloomington budget discussions should be in public

Contact Bloomington officials

Letters to the Editor:

Too many distractions during IESA regionals

Scrooge's transformation made believable by IWU

Many aided success of Veterans Honor Roll

Thanks to all involved in the Jingle Bell Run

Review panel idea: fair, not special, treatment

Know the subject before talking about politics

Ask two questions about religion, candidates

Costumes outstanding for IWU's 'Scrooge'

Lower casualties in Iraq result of truce, not surge

Edwards has an ability to cultivate the grass roots

Ex-senator is unelectable and the Democrats know it

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