1. Decade after Decatur, racial discipline gap widens

    Decade after Decatur, racial discipline gap widens

    In the decade since mass protests over the punishment of six black students in Decatur, the state's racial gap in discipline has split wide open.

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  2. In first for Illinois, high school's gowns go green

    In first for Illinois, high school's gowns go green

    CULLOM -- The school colors are red and blue, but the Tri-Point High School Class of 2010 will be green when they collect diplomas next spring.

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  3. 'Running out of time': Bears fall to Eagles

    'Running out of time': Bears fall to Eagles

    Barring a big run, the Bears will miss the postseason for the third straight season -- certainly not what they expected when they made that big offseason trade with Denver for Jay Cutler.

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  4. Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist

    While Michael Jackson won a record four posthumous awards, he couldn't beat Taylor Swift for top honors at Sunday night's American Music Awards.

    Nov 23, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

  5. Go wild: Find the perfect present for the outdoor lover

    Go wild: Find the perfect present for the outdoor lover

    BLOOMINGTON -- From stocking stuffers to pricy stuff, a variety of cool gear for folks involved in outdoor-related sports from fishing and camping to cycling and endurance sports is stocked on store shelves for the holidays.

    Nov 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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Rep. Kennedy Asked in 2007 to Avoid Communion
Rep. Kennedy Asked in 2007 to Avoid Communion
The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, because of the congressman's public stance on moral issues. (Nov. 22)
The Highs and Lows of the AMAs
The Highs and Lows of the AMAs
Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift emerged as big winners at the AMAs while Jennifer Lopez ended up on the floor after a dance move went wrong. (Nov. 23)
Oprah Winfrey's Ending Her Talk Show
Oprah Winfrey's Ending Her Talk Show
Oprah Winfrey's production company says she is ending her talk show in 2011. (Nov. 19)
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Raw Video: Meteor Streaks Across Western Skies
Raw Video: Meteor Streaks Across Western Skies
A streaking fireball briefly illuminated parts of the Utah sky to daylight-level conditions early Wednesday. Surveillance video from an observatory shows a blinding flash of light at 12:07 a.m., followed by clear images of the object. (Nov. 18)
Police: Teen Killed to See What It 'Felt Like'
Police: Teen Killed to See What It 'Felt Like'
Police say 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante dug holes in the ground to be used as a grave and plotted for a murder. Prosecutors say Bustamante strangled her 9-year-old neighbor, Elizabeth Olten, without provocation, cut her throat and stabbed her. (Nov. 18)
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Raw Video: Obama Visits Great Wall
Raw Video: Obama Visits Great Wall
President Barack Obama concluded his first-ever trip to China by visiting the Great Wall. Also, during his trip, he met with the Chinese premier. The President is now on his way to South Korea. (Nov. 18)
Palin, Winfrey Talk About Book and Levi Johnston
Palin, Winfrey Talk About Book and Levi Johnston
Sarah Palin said in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that it's heartbreaking to see the road that Levi Johnston, the father of her grandson, has taken and that the soon-to-be Playgirl model hasn't seen his baby in awhile. (Nov. 16)
Twin Girls Joined at Head Now Separated
Twin Girls Joined at Head Now Separated
Doctors in Australia have separated conjoined twins who shared parts of their heads and blood flow. A medical team needed 25 hours to perform the operation on the two-year-old girls from Bangladesh. (Nov 17)