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Area Calendar How Time Flies 03/19/08 How Time Flies 03/20/08 Ringleader of funeral home body parts scheme pleads guilty Schedules: Hillary home on day when Bill was with Lewinsky Area calendar State looking at more ways to pay for licenses Family concerned about pipeline's effect on farm Proposed pipeline near new school site 6 teens charged with underage drinking outside Judge Freitag's home Dwight Correctional Center target of lawsuit alleging sex misconduct Streator nixes all-night hours on New Year's Eve Democrats use anniversary to pitch troop withdrawal Preschool programs praised, but money a concern 2 teens arrested in rash of burglaries Man faces 6 counts of child pornography Public Safety 03/20/08 Soggy Midwest braces for more flooding OSF HealthPlans purchased for $90.5 million Mom part of fund-raiser to replace playground equipment Giving better than getting, study shows Seattle designates derelict Denny's a landmark, sparks debate Stingray kills sunbathing woman in Florida Sex and politics a heady mix for many Daily Digest 03/21/08 U High faculty, students alerted police to alleged child porn LeRoy council to consider funds for alternative school 19 Southern Illinois counites declared disaster areas after flooding Downtown business district gets recycling program Grant from Oprah to give books to LeRoy teens Regional Digest 03/21/08 Program honors memory, spirit of Mr. Rogers State says more schools in better financial shape Police respond to accident near El Paso Social security number determines when you get your stimulus check Teens arrested for underage drinking may enter program Colene Hoose students send packages to troops Nine deaths linked to storm as flooding forces hundreds to flee Democrat in 18th District race backed GOP's LaHood in 2006 DNA testing of hair delays Pelo rape trial until May Five people stunned during fight at Elks City officials: Local ownership will be good for Thunder Obama plays hoops with troops, works on NCAA bracket Public Safety 03/21/08 24-year-old man dies at hospital after stun gun incident Life without the Web something most Americans can't imagine Day of protests marks fifth anniversary of Iraq invasion Meeting will try to answer remaining flood aid questions Three critically hurt when SUV plows into suburban auto auction Harvard study: It pays to play nice Man acquitted of firing gun outside apartment complex Good marriage equals good blood pressure College gossip Web site targeted by law enforcement Parents of missing girl accept newspaper apology, $1M in damages Spat between carriers puts customers on different 'Internets' Obama: Trust me to end the war Logan Co. health insurance costs rising Central Catholic students fast to raise money for soup kitchen Men like meat, pizza, and asparagus? Jury hears about Rezko’s clout, $1.5 million payoff plot Former ISU president caught up in Obama minister controversy LeRoy could use TIF money to help built alternative school Sturdy cars make it harder for rescuers One dollar per person: Pontiac to pay into development council

Sports	Current

Scholastic Sports & Rec: High school volleyball leaders High school football leaders All-conference girls basketball teams All-conference boys basketball teams Intercity girls track schedules, rosters Intercity soccer schedules, rosters Pantagraph All-Area boys basketball team Out Loud with Tremont's Brittany Uhlman CCHS' Garriott named Pantagraph Area Player of the Year Today's events From Pages Past 9 area basketball players to suit up in all-star game NCHS' Kull to play football at Augustana Olympia softball's Roberts signs with McKendree Crowd pleasers Lexington wins 8-2A state volleyball Mahomet wins Normal West track invite Limestone shuts out NCHS baseball Hook, line & sinker: Tourney time is here again Lexington's Tanney picked up by AFL's Soul Tri-Valley softball's Hinthorne throws a no-hitter against CCHS Blue Ridge softball shuts out U High Scoreboard: Tennis Scoreboard: Track & Field West softball grabs season-opening win over Metamora West baseball powers past Morton 11-9 Boys All-Time Track Honor Roll Girls All-Time Track Honor Roll Girls All-Time Swimming Honor Roll High school football standings Illinois high school boys basketball rankings Illinois high school girls basketball rankings Wrestling Honor Roll Boys All-Time Swimming Honor Roll High school boys basketball leaders High school girls basketball leaders Boys Swimming Honor Roll U.Sports: ISU holds off Utah State Crouch leads Bradley to 70-67 win over Cincinnati ISU's Johnson comes up big in his first start since injury Message to opponents: Don't underestimate Drake Resurgent Purdue meets revitalized Baylor Titan baseball rained out Klayton Korver key in shaping Drake’s mental toughness IWU softball wins pair in Florida NCAA tourney roundup: Duke survives scare Balanced Spartans outrun, outmuscle Temple 72-61 Purdue makes short work of Baylor, advances to 2nd round (again) Drake draws on link to past as it prepares for Western Kentucky Redbird women have hands full with OU's All-American Line coach backs out of ISU offer ISU-Dayton will start at 6 p.m. U of I considering raise, contract extension for AD Cirone a regional finalist for Coaches All-America team Sports Extra: Many lawmakers skeptics of idea of purchasing Wrigley Field Thunder players welcome new ownership TV/radio Thunder notes: Three-game stretch crucial Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright keeps taking one for the team Rick Ankiel's rebound continues Downey: Odds are good the Cubs will bring pain Source says White Sox put Uribe on waivers Thome hits 2 homers for White Sox in 10-10 tie with Colorado Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood has back spasms Loewen's struggles in 12-3 loss to Cardinals don't concern Orioles Cardinals sign Wainwright to $15 million, 4-year contract Extreme notes: Stopping run a priority Red Sox refuse to take field for game over pay dispute Morrissey: Cubs are too remiss about so-so starters Ramirez is fitting into White Sox's plans Fury routs Thunder Khabibulin, Blackhawks shut out Capitals Cardinals’ Glaus homers, Looper gives up only 1 run in 2-2 tie Penny, Furcal lead Dodgers to 8-2 win over White Sox Parker, Duncan help Spurs rout Bulls 102-80 Cubs overcome rough start by Rich Hill

WTF	Current

Turnip causes bomb scare at law office Military mistakenly drops dummy bomb on apartment building Student stops out-of-control school bus but gets detention for skipping class Restaurant owner defends self, attacks meat thief with a ham Sisters say eBay canceled Illinois corn flake auction

Obituaries	Current

Ruth Coombs George P. Minar Marlene L. Patton Madonna K. Schrock Maureen McReynolds Roy D. Schott Verneil Siron B.J. Struebing Helen C. Theobald Ursula M. Williams Catharine E. Zook

Money	Current

Privacy groups howl as hospitals mine your credit report Company embraces change to become stronger after plane crash Country survey: More think middle class can't build nest egg Mitsubishi tests U.S. reaction to small, all-electric car Credit crisis can't scare off investors during Visa offering Calzone maker opens Experts: Gas prices may drop Sony's newest PS3 to allow downloads Losing wireless battle may be Google win Gas prices on the minds of spring break travelers Wehrenberg chain no longer for sale Ag breakfast speaker sets sights on myths about ethanol Apple, record labels consider unlimited iTunes library access Outgoing chamber chief gets a surprise at Logan Co. ag breakfast

Free Time	Current

Madonna leads class into rock hall Monday Alan Jackson back to country after musical forays 'One Tree Hill' stint boosts new artist Kate Voegele Last 'Harry Potter' book to be split into 2 films Veterans, like R.E.M., use SXSW to re-establish themselves

GO!	Current

There's music in his genes Training in any weather Girls' night out 'Titanic' definitely didn't sink this Irish band Blues stars stellar together Calendar: Festival Calendar for week of March 16 Movies: Review: 'Over Her Dead Body' Review: 'There Will Be Blood' Review: 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins' Review: 'Fool's Gold' Review: 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' Eats: Cravings send diner to Orient Red Lobster: Good catch, kitsch

Life	Current

Health: Help available for migraines Make healthy eating a family affair CALENDAR: February 11 DIGEST: February 11 Autistic kids learn skills via athletics Home & Garden: A place to call his own Seeing the 'scapes Life: General: Peace of paper Get 'em while they're green Values: Grateful hearts Once condemned Food: Football fare Cold Cases Family: Vintage fashions Slightly cynical

Public should insist on open government, information

Letters to the Editor:

Kind Chenoa neighbors readily come to rescue

When facing threat, do you prefer phone or gun?

History will show Reagan was a terrible president

Remember danger of charismatic leaders

Property shouldn't be taken for a foreign entity

Death penalty opponents should pay bill for lifers

More competition could hold down cable bills

City manager, ex-mayor should live by Coliseum

FutureGen changes a better choice for Americans

Department of Energy kept cities in the dark

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