Illinois
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Confession surfaces again in Brown's caseApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - It's expected defense lawyers in the Brown's Chicken massacre case will try again to exclude a videotaped confession made by defendant James Degorski. During a brief ap...
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'Frankly', Clinton isn't believable in her criticism of ObamaApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Long ago, I discovered that the word "frankly" often meant a lie was coming my way. I learned this from an insurance agent, who preceded every attempt to sell me useless...
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Illinois makes domestic violence an automatic violation of paroleApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The Illinois Department of Corrections has changed its policy when it comes to domestic violence by parolees. An arrest warrant would be issued automatically to any paro...
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Security uniforms left unattended at O'Hare
Apr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Uniforms belonging to U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers were left in the open at an O'Hare International Airport checkpoint last month, as was a cash ...
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State loses decision in tax dispute
Apr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court dealt a setback Tuesday to the state of Illinois in a tax dispute over the $1.5 billion sale of data retrieval service Lexis/Nexis. In a ...
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Foreclosure filings against US homeowners soar 57 percentApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The onslaught of homes facing foreclosures has yet to ebb, a research report showed Tuesday, with bank repossessions skyrocketing last month as more troubled homeowners ...
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Obama 'bitter' over comments
Apr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - STEELTON, Penn. -- Democrat Barack Obama lashed out Sunday at rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, mocking her vocal support for gun rights and saying her record in the Senate ...
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Huskies for Hokies: NIU plans vigil to mark anniversary of Va. Tech shootings
Apr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - DEKALB -- Northern Illinois University has announced plans for a candlelight vigil to mark the anniversary of the shootings at Virginia Tech that left 33 people, includi...
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For sale: 'Car Kabob' landmark
Apr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - A towering sculpture of eight cars made famous in the movie "Wayne's World" has been listed for sale on eBay. The Berwyn landmark is named the Spindle and features cars ...
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New security cameras, emergency phones for Illinois rest stops
Apr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois highway authorities are installing new security cameras and emergency phones at rest areas around the state. Officials say the upgrades will give...