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$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Florida May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday. The single winner was sold at a supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla., according to Florida Lottery executive Cindy O'Connell. "This would be the sixth Florida Powerball winner.”
Ginsburg says Roe gave abortion opponents targetMay 12, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the most liberal members of the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could be expected to give a rousing defense of Roe v. Wade in reflecting on the landmark vote 40 years after it established a nationwide right to abortion. Instead, Ginsburg told an audience Saturday at the University of Chicago Law School that while she supports a woman's right to choose, she feels the ruling by her predecessors on the court was too sweeping and gave abortion opponents a symbol to target. Ever since, she said, the momentum has been on the other side, with anger over Roe fueling a state-by-state campaign that has placed more restrictions on abortion.
A world of difference in spring breaks for kids who travel Apr 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Once the domain of wealthy adults, international travel is becoming more and more common for high school teens. Hundreds of suburban high-schoolers each year spend time abroad on school-sponsored trips.
Mediterranean StrataMar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Greek Strata
Illinois' unemployment drops in all metro areasOct 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois Department of Employment Security says there's good news in Illinois' latest unemployment figures. For September, the unemployment rates are down in all of Illinois' metro areas compared to last year.
Illinois' child welfare agency cancels layoffsOct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services canceled plans to lay off 375 employees after state lawmakers signaled they were willing to restore some of the millions of dollars in department funding that had been cut from next year's budget. The agency's director, Richard Calica, announced the change in a memo to staff Thursday.
Barry brings refreshing perspective to volleyball court Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
It’s hard to believe an athlete who says, “I’m happy that I tore my ACL.” But when St. Charles East senior Erienne Barry says it with such sunny enthusiasm, it must be so.
Lisle Depot Days brings visitors back in time Sep 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Providing opportunities to "enjoy yesterday today" was the aim of Lisle Heritage Society volunteers who hosted the first day of Depot Days Saturday in conjunction with the Lisle Park District. The event brought Civil War cannon-firing demonstrations, 19th Century children's games, hay rides and tours of Lisle's pioneer cemetery to The Museums at Lisle Station Park, where families took a step back in time.
Offensive names, like Bloomington man’s birthplace, vanish from mapMay 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Geographic names change with the time. I think that's good news for the Bloomingdale resident who was born in Swastica, N.M.
E-Cycle at Friendship Park Conservatory April 20-21Mar 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Mt. Prospect Park District and Com 2 Recycling Solutions are teaming up for another e-cycling event at Friendship Park Conservatory. On Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon bring old cell phones, digital cameras, fax machines, televisions, video games units, keyboards and much more and dispose of these items safely and without charge.
Naperville District 203 on boundary maps: ‘We screwed up' Dec 5, 2011 12:00 AM
Naperville District 203 officials led off Monday night's meeting with a series of apologies for the way it communicated Friday new district boundary maps that included the closing of both Ellsworth Elementary and Washington junior high schools. “Unfortunately, in our efforts to be transparent, you're seeing the sausage being made,” said board President Mike Jaensch. “There is stuff in there that is not good, but you have to look at all options.”
Don't slash military budget, GOP contenders say Nov 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Republican presidential hopefuls warned in near unanimity against deep cuts in the nation's defense budget Tuesday night, criticizing President Barack Obama in campaign debate but disagreeing over the extent of reductions the Pentagon should absorb as part of an effort to reduce deficits and repair the frail economy.
Images: Smartphone apps produce autumn beauty Nov 10, 2011 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald photography photo staff, armed only with smart phone cameras, set out for two-weeks to record one of the most colorful and longest running fall color seasons in the Chicago suburbs. Just because the camera is inside a phone, doesn't mean you can't make beautiful photos.
Batavia Parks offers Haunted Quarry Oct. 27-29Oct 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Haunted Quarry, 400 S. Water St., will be open from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 through Saturday, Oct. 29.
White’s request for Bayh investigation rejected Oct 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Lafayette officer recovering from stabbed cheekOct 20, 2011 12:00 AM
No smoke detector in apartment where student died Oct 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Ind. panel considering police entry law changes Oct 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Indy 500 winner Wheldon dies after massive wreckOct 16, 2011 12:00 AM
Race car drivers always know the worst can happen whenever they get behind the wheel. On Sunday, it happened to one of IndyCar's biggest and most popular stars. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died after his car became ensnared in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and hit the catch fence just outside turn 2 in a season-ending race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Seasoned activists critique Wall Street protests Oct 9, 2011 12:00 AM