DailyHerald.com's 'Most Read' stories of 2008
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2008 was a memorable year, full of both historic moments grounded in hope and tragedies of unimaginable depths. And it's Illinois, so we had a good scandal to boot.
With all of this, why is everyone reading about Michael Phelps' swim suit?
You've read all about our top stories of 2008, what we felt the year's top moments were. But here's a look at what you unofficially voted for just by reading.
In some cases, events and their coverage make for obvious choices. In others, you just may be surprised at what got your attention. You may even think everyone's 'Gone Wild.'
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Tollway chases accused scofflaws, regardless of system problems
Hunkered in her idling SUV outside the tollway's headquarters, Leslie Boudreau frantically sifts through papers that say she owes $4,619 for blowing $179.50 in tolls over the last year. By Joseph Ryan | Daily Herald Staff Published: 1/6/2008 Cops: Palatine man took almost $500,000 in pay for job he never had
For five years, a New Jersey company has been depositing thousands of dollars in paychecks to a Palatine man's bank account. During that time, 34-year-old Anthony Armatys collected about $470,000, police say. By Sara Faiwell | Daily Herald Staff Published: 1/16/2008 Cops: Niles man backs over squad car after getting ticketed
A man who had been pulled over and ticketed by police ran backward up and onto a Buffalo Grove squad car Friday morning, apparently in his haste to drive off. By Nadia Malik | Daily Herald Staff Published: 5/23/2008 Ex-McHenry High teacher admits to sexual encounter with student
A former McHenry High School teacher admitted in court to having sexual contact with a 17-year-old male student in 2006 as part of a plea bargain in which she will stay out of jail if she steers clear of further trouble for the next two years. By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff Published: 3/11/2008 Clues few as to why gunman opened fire in class, killing 5
The gunman who killed five Northern Illinois University students Thursday quit taking medication two weeks ago -- and days later began buying guns. By Jameel Naqvi | Daily Herald Staff Published: 2/15/2008 Elgin mom might have used nude photos of teen to mend breakup
Police are investigating whether an Elgin woman used nude photos of her daughter's 13-year-old ex-boyfriend as blackmail to get the two back together. No charges have been filed, but police confirmed they are actively pursuing counts of intimidation, harassment and child pornography possession in the case that originated in Sleepy Hollow. By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff Published: 10/6/2008 Hoffman teen found murdered
Joseph Ziegler was remembered Friday as loyal, athletic and well-liked, a young man who'd "always wanted to be a cop" and was on his way to reaching that goal. By Eric Peterson, Robert McCoppin and Nadia Malik | Daily Herald Staff Published: 9/5/2008 The middleman between kill shelters and suburban no-kill shelters
Trembling in the back of a metal cage, an almost bald purebred wire-haired terrier holds the center of attention at a downstate animal pound. By Sue Ter Maat | Daily Herald Staff Published: 3/29/2008 Elgin car wash sign: Lewd or just lingo?
Some newer car washes are "touchless." At others, a towel crew cleans the vehicle "by hand." An Elgin car wash owner has landed in hot water over a message on her sidewalk marquee that said they do the best work in town for the latter category. By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff Published: 8/6/2008 3 world records fall: Gotta be the suit?
Manchester, England - Three world records, nine swimmers and eight Speedo LZR Racer swimsuits. The short-course world championships started with a bang Wednesday. Associated Press Published: 4/9/2008