Regulators close 6 Illinois banksCHICAGO (AP) — Federal regulators have closed six Illinois banks controlled by the same family, bringing the number of banks closed in the state this year to 12. Report: LaSalle County Nursing Home allowed sexual abuseOTTAWA, Ill. (AP) — The LaSalle County Nursing Home failed to prevent a male resident from sexually abusing 10 female residents and propositioning others, some who couldn't speak or suffered from dementia, according to allegations in a report this week from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Danger lurking near damsDeKALB – In 2007, then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed into law new regulations for recreation around dams on public waterways. Schmidt: Mystery Diner offers suggestionsI don’t know too many people who don’t like to eat out. And most of those people like to dish about the experience afterward, nitpicking the experience to pieces. Ours is a culture of inane details (“The waiter kept blinking while he was taking my order. What’s that about?”).   News
Interest high in police, military jobsWith U.S. unemployment at a 26-year high, some people who may not have considered military or public safety jobs a few years ago are taking a new look ... Ill. Gov. Quinn vetoes budget planSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has vetoed the bare-bones budget lawmakers sent him. South Carolina split on governorCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After a week that offered the world a glimpse into the conflicted mind of philandering South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, his constitu ... Sports
Cubs lose big to BrewersCHICAGO – After six consecutive wins at Wrigley Field, the Cubs fizzled on the Fourth of July. Luzzi earns a promotionDeKALB – July 1 is one heck of a time to hire a new men’s soccer coach. Back in the gameH-BR’s Bradburn plans to return to baseball after brain injury Cubs Notes: Soriano moves to 6thCHICAGO – A new spot in the batting order did little to help Alfonso Soriano on Saturday. Royals upend White SoxKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alberto Callaspo dressed quickly and raced out of the ballpark to meet his wife at the airport. Opinion
Editorial CartoonEditorialsLegislators' extra long holidayMany of us are on vacation this weekend. We’ll spend some time with our families and friends, doing what Americans do best: Being patriotic and grilli ... Letters to the EditorThere's no expiration date on hate“Them Jews aren’t going to let President Obama talk to me.” – the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Features
Too casual: Sunday best sheds in importanceHistorically speaking, the Sabbath is not a glamorous day. SCHRADER: Garage sales – a passion, addiction or just plain bargain hunting?Garage sale season in the Midwest went into full swing last month and veteran shoppers for “treasures and trivia” who circle the block at 7:30 a.m. wa ... Entertainment
Jackson's will cuts out ex-wife Debbie RoweLOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cuttin ... |
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