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Uniform sale set for Friday at CGH

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Traffic cams, or revenue scams?

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Drop off recyclables Friday in Oregon

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Whiteside HomeCare to close Friday

Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:51 pm

Obama to seek wilderness designation for Alaska refuge

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Mount Morris man still ‘serious’ after hit and run

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Police reports for Monday, Jan. 26, 2015

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Joliet museum exhibit tells prison history
JOLIET – It’s never too late to mend, but you only have until March 22 to see how it’s been done locally.A temporary exhibit at the Joliet A ...
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Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Illinois man suffers sudden memory loss
URBANA (AP) – For 2 months, Travis Webb has lived with a woman he doesn’t remember marrying, in a house he has no recollection of becoming t ...
State
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm

Greek radical left wins election, threatening market turmoil
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece’s painful austerity program won a historic victory in Sunday’s parliame ...
Nation & World
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:56 pm

Hard to put a label on today’s voters
Where do you stand on the spectrum of American politics?On the right? On the left? Somewhere in the middle?Where you think you are might be ...
Larry Lough
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:16 pm

Plans lessen accidents’ impact
The only thing worse than having a car accident is having it at night. In the cold, alone. Knowing what to do before an accident ever ha ...
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Dec. 15, 2014 - 1:13 pm
Deere to lay off more than 1,000 workers in Iowa, Illinois
Deere will lay off about 910 workers indefinitely from factories mostly in Iowa and sideline another 500 employees in Illinois until late su ...
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Newman student minds her own business
STERLING – During the day, Rachel Humphreys is a regular Newman Central Catholic High School senior.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:54 pm
Putting the fun in funky and fundraising in Dixon
Mason Beck brings Mallaki Mathews out of the stands Sunday afternoon during Funky Munky Wrestling's Wrestling for a Cause fundraiser for Kreider Servi ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:08 pm
Polo High’s Student of the Month
Madison Merdian, 18, of Polo, is Polo Community High School’s November Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Denny and Karla Merdian, and has a ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Whiteside HomeCare to close Friday
STERLING – After serving the community for 48 years, Friday will mark the final day of Whiteside County HomeCare.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:51 pm
Mount Morris man still ‘serious’ after hit and run
ROCKFORD – An 81-year-old Mount Morris bicyclist remained in serious condition Friday afternoon, 2 days after being struck by a semitrailer in a hit-a ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:51 pm
Family rallies around 'Dad's place'
ROCK FALLS – When Chaley Lamb was born a quarter-century ago, she went straight from the hospital to the bar.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:40 pm
AFC moves board night to Tuesday
ASHTON – The Ashton-Franklin Center school board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the library at the district high school, 611 Western Ave.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:52 pm
Drawing, auctions, competition for Granny Rose fundraiser
DIXON – Tickets are on sale for a 50/50 raffle March 7 to benefit Granny Rose Animal Shelter.Tickets ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 8:20 pm
Auction to help with funeral costs, hospice
DIXON – Auction donations are sought for a Jan. 31 benefit for a Dixon man who died in early January.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:05 pm
A meaningful day: Year-old Kreider program brings wrestling to town
DIXON – Kreider Services client Bobby Trader wears a Funky Monkey Wrestling T-shirt, and gets giddy and glows with excitement when he hears about an u ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:26 pm

Storm’s streak stopped
Bureau Valley’s undefeated run came to and end Saturday at the hands of Donovan Oliver and the Kewanee Boilermakers in a 67-65 battle in the Storm Ce ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 11:29 pm
Local roundup: Sterling diver sets new school record; no bowlers advance to state
After securing the boys six-dive Sterling High School record earlier in the week, senior Cade Coursey did it again – this time it was the school's 11- ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 11:27 pm
Boys basketball: Dukes hold on for win at Byron
BYRON – At 18-1, just getting a win sometimes isn’t quite enough for the Dixon boys’ basketball team.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 11:27 pm
AFC hits seven 3s; Oregon, Fulton, Polo win
AFC knocked off NUIC East foe Aquin 74-68, to hand the Bulldogs their first conrerence loss.The Raid ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 11:26 pm
Macciomei makes things tough on Sandoval, Warriors
STERLING – Friday's Northern Illinois Big 12 crossover between Sterling and Yorkville at Musgrove Fieldhouse featured a bout between a pair of quick, ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 12:10 am
Mistakes part of most games
Following Thursday’s girls basketball game at Morrison, I was approached by a fan about doing a story on how bad officiating is in high school girls b ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 12:08 am
High School Extra: Meet Bureau Valley's Darcy Kepner
What do you like about basketball?I just like the feel you get every night on the court when you ste ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 12:08 am
AFC scores early, often in NUIC East win at home
ASHTON – When their first four shots fell from the field Friday night, the AFC Raiders knew it was going to be a good game. When his team fell behind ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 12:07 am
Show time for outdoorsmen
Well, it’s that time of year again, folks. We find ourselves in that dead zone between deer season and open-water fishing season. But fear not, everyo ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 12:04 am
Girls basketball: Erie's defense stifles Fillies
MORRISON – Julie Schroeder brought with her a lot of lessons from coaching stints at Burlington Central and Sterling to her new gig at Erie this seaso ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 12:24 am

Arnie M. Tegeler
MORRISON – Arnie M. Tegeler, 80, of Morrison, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at her home after a battle with cancer.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Herman Schrock
DIXON – Herman Schrock, 86, of Dixon, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Dixon.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Shirley M. Blumhoff
LYNDON – Shirley M. Blumhoff, 87, of Lyndon, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Floyd M. Thomas
OREGON – Floyd M. Thomas, 84, of Dixon, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center in Oregon.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
James Roseneow
OREGON – James Roseneow, 72, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Serenity Home and Hospice in Oregon.
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Donald J. Foster
OREGON – Donald "Don" James Foster, Ph.D., 76, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, following many years of battli ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:54 pm
Beth Lizdas-Huizenga
PROPHETSTOWN – Beth Lizdas-Huizenga, 62, of Prophetstown, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at her home.Sh ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Betty Lou Senn
AMBOY – Betty Lou Senn, 82, of Amboy, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Aperion Care Amboy.Mihm-Jones ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm
Robert F. 'Bob' Evers
STERLING – Robert F. “Bob” Evers, 95, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm
George R. McCoy
ELIZABETH – George R. McCoy, 62, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 9:52 pm

Police reports for Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
Sterling PoliceRandy J. Spotts, 62, of Dixon, 7:54 a.m. Friday on LeFevre Road and Eighth Avenue, ob ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:54 pm
Police reports for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015
Rock Falls PoliceDevin Zinke, 19, of Rock Falls; 6:58 p.m. Wednesday; unlawful possession of drug pa ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:37 pm
Police reports for Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 3:38 pm
Police reports for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 21, 2015 - 3:48 pm
Police reports for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 20, 2015 - 4:21 pm
Police reports for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 19, 2015 - 8:46 pm
Police report for Monday, Jan. 19, 2015
Sterling PoliceGary M. Cassens, 63, of Sterling; 10:30 a.m. Friday at the corner of East Lynn Boulev ...
Jan. 18, 2015 - 9:55 pm
Police reports for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015
Sterling PoliceCory D. Robinson, 50, of Dixon; 12:18 a.m. Thursday at Aldi’s, 3409 E. Lincolnway; op ...
Jan. 16, 2015 - 8:30 pm
Police reports for Friday, Jan. 16, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 15, 2015 - 4:16 pm
Police reports for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 14, 2015 - 7:23 pm

From our archives: Men of Whiteside could feel a 'draft'
Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Ga ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Editorial cartoon for Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
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Jan. 25, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Beware, Energy; Rick Perry might run once again!
WASHINGTON – Many people are holding their breath waiting for Rick Perry to announce whether he will ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Appreciates help getting car out of the ditch
We are bombarded with negative stories about bad people. I am writing a positive story about good Samaritans.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:16 pm
Great movie, but poor taste in language
Congrats on "American Sniper," except for our young, impressionable people and older ones whom you did not impress with, what, 40, 50, or more f-words ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:16 pm
Behind the Reader's Voice | Gerald Bork
Note to readers: This is another in a series of question-and-answer features about people who frequently write letters to the editor.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:19 pm
Time to question nuclear plant's economic impact
Recently I've read Exelon Energy's many full-page ads in local newspapers patting themselves on the back for clean energy production in Illinois. They ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:12 pm
Tourism slogan prompts reply from resident
“Come for the Peace, Stay for the Party!” [Rock Falls Tourism marketing slogan, Sauk Valley Media article, Jan. 14.]
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:12 pm
Putting more costs on backs of taxpayers
During the State of the Union address Tuesday, Obama talked about his idea of 2 years of free community college for every student.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:12 pm
Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 6:12 pm

Dukes down Warriors, 56-43
The Dixon Dukes built a lead it never relinquished in a 56-43 win over the Sterling Golden Warriors.
Jan. 19, 2015 - 9:34 am
Golden Warriors edge out Rockets
Golden Warriors edge out Rockets in 60-57 victory at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Click here to see video ...
Dec. 3, 2014 - 9:39 am
VanVickle sworn in as Ogle County Sheriff
Ogle County Sheriff-elect Brian VanVickle sworn in. He assumes control of his office today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014.
Dec. 1, 2014 - 9:51 am
Football: Wildcatz turn Trojan turnovers into first state title
The Wildcatz finished off a magical season with a 41-12 victory against Maroa-Forsyth in the Class ...
Nov. 29, 2014 - 11:31 am
SVM BLITZ: State competition
Sauk Valley Media Sports previews area high school football matchups around the Sauk Valley. Click h ...
Nov. 26, 2014 - 3:09 pm
Football: Wildcatz going to state
Black Friday will turn into black-and-blue Friday for the Eastland-Pearl City football team. The Wildcatz will be displaying their school colors the d ...
Nov. 23, 2014 - 11:31 am
SVM BLITZ: Playoffs, Semifinals
Sauk Valley Media Sports previews area high school football matchups around the Sauk Valley. Click h ...
Nov. 20, 2014 - 3:42 pm
Four Downs: Quarterfinals, H.S. Playoffs
An SVM sports video feature that recaps the previous week's high school football action around the Sauk Valley.
Nov. 17, 2014 - 3:20 pm
Football: Newman Comets taken down by Byron Tigers
Byron won the IHSA 3A quarterfinal contest 16-14. Click here to see video ...
Nov. 16, 2014 - 5:23 pm

A musical playlist for the holidays
I love the holiday season, but I've never been a big fan of holiday music. I particularly don't like to listen to "traditional" Christmas music – clas ...
Dec. 11, 2014 - 12:30 pm
The List: Who should Chicago Bears fire?
Whenever things aren't working, changes need to be made. That is true whether in a business setti ...
Dec. 5, 2014 - 5:14 pm
Sick day? 13 action/sci-fi flicks to go with your soup
‘Tis the season for flu and cold symptoms, but being at home on a sick day doesn’t have to be a drag.
Dec. 10, 2014 - 4:46 pm
Holiday Revue II: Return of the Sad Guy
I’m a very happy guy, who just happens to like sad stuff.Last week, my bosses, Larry Lough and Jeff ...
Dec. 3, 2014 - 7:05 pm
7 sci-fi TV shows and movies to try right now
Sure, you can ask friends for suggestions of things to watch on Netflix, but do any of them have a list of sci-fi TV shows and movies?
Dec. 10, 2014 - 4:24 pm
Holiday Revue II: Return of the Sad Guy
I'm a very happy guy, who just happens to like sad stuff.Last week, my bosses, Larry Lough and Jeff ...
Dec. 2, 2014 - 11:05 am
'Tis the season for holiday shows, movies
I watched way too much TV when I was a kid.So, holiday specials and movies on the small screen were ...
Dec. 2, 2014 - 10:52 am
Business notebook: Dixon man running food delivery service
DIXON – Sam Elliott Jr.'s co-workers wanted to see a food taxi business in the area, so they asked Elliott if he'd start one. He thought about it, and ...
Nov. 21, 2014 - 3:08 pm

Fundraiser raises money for youth
Bergner's announced that it has raised $430,000 in donations, in partnership with Mario Lopez, through its Give the Gift of a Great Future Campaign.
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
CUB to offer lower cost ideas
DIXON – Local residents can learn how to lower their natural gas and electric bills from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 during a program at Lee County Council on ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Representative earns recognition
POLO – Jeanette Linker of the Lanark, Polo area has been named to the COUNTRY Financial Emerald Club.
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Family rallies around 'Dad's place'
ROCK FALLS – When Chaley Lamb was born a quarter-century ago, she went straight from the hospital to the bar.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:40 pm
Dixon plant earns honors for safety
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner’s facility in Dixon received a gold Optimas Award in the business impact category for its ongoing commitment to empl ...
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Byron songwriter completes exam
BYRON – Mark Schwendau recently completed a certification exam of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Transportation firm recognized
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Roehl Transport and Roehl Logistics have earned the 2014 Logistics Award from the AGCO Corp. in Duluth, Georgia.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Area bank ranks on national list
WEST BROOKLYN – Gehant bank has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Water company to offer grants
BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water has announced that the application process is open now for its 2015 Environmental Grant Program.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Rock Falls chamber to hear YMCA speaker
ROCK FALLS – The Quarterly Members meeting of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will begin at noon Wednesday at Rock Falls Community Building, 610 W. ...
Jan. 16, 2015 - 1:57 pm

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Tuesday, Jan. 27Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planni ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Drop off recyclables Friday in Oregon
OREGON – The monthly residential electronics recycling day of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday a ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:48 pm
Uniform sale set for Friday at CGH
OREGON – The monthly residential electronics recycling day of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday a ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 7:38 pm
Birds ease winter doldrums
If you are a person who would just as soon stay indoors in winter, there are things you can do to continue enjoying nature from your kitchen window, o ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Quilt designer gives tips, tricks
ROCKFORD – Mickey Depre, a quilt designer and quilter, will present lectures Feb. 5 for Sinnissippi Quilters at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 E. Stat ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Annual updates on Alzheimer’s
PEORIA – The 2015 Alzheimer’s Association Legislative Event is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Central Illinois Chapter office, 612 W. Glen Ave.
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
God gives needed materials
I must admit that sometimes pastors forget things. After all, we are human. Immersed in the daily tasks of ministry, we do forget matters that many me ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
New reads hit shelves
DIXON – New books have arrived at Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave.They are:Fiction: “Littl ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Two continue to next contest
FULTON – After 16 rounds, Mariam Elahmady correctly spelled “berserk” to win the championship of this year’s River Bend Middle School Spelling Bee Jan ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Senator gets tour of SVCC
DIXON – State Sen. Tim Bivins, R–Dixon, recently toured Sauk Valley Community College.His guides wer ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

'Boyhood' and 'Whiplash,' Sundance-to-Oscar path improves
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — An Academy Award nomination is an incomparable stamp of approval for any film — and for an indie feature coming out of the Sund ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 2:01 pm
Hands-on with Microsoft's hologram device
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft didn't use skydivers or stunt cyclists to introduce what it hopes will be the next big leap in computing technology. I ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:51 am
Top 5 things to do this weekend, Jan. 23-25
Funky Munky wrestling in DixonDIXON – See some wrestling for a good cause at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:38 am
Festival 56 set to hold auditions
PRINCETON – Festival 56 will hold auditions for the summer season at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St.
Jan. 21, 2015 - 10:21 pm
Chip Messiner to perform at Fifth Friday
FRANKLIN GROVE – Chip Messiner, a disc jockey for Rockford radio station Q 98.5 FM, will trade his soundboard for an acoustic guitar and perform at 7 ...
Jan. 21, 2015 - 10:20 pm
Local singer Fischbach heading to Hollywood
MORRISON – Many of you might be sad, wondering why you didn't see local musician Alex Fischbach's audition on Wednesday night's "American Idol."
Jan. 21, 2015 - 9:44 pm
Microsoft shows off Windows 10 and 'HoloLens'
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft on Wednesday took the wraps off a new version of Windows — and a new wearable 3D gadget it calls the HoloLens.
Jan. 21, 2015 - 4:28 pm
It’s time for some healthy eating
How are those New Year’s resolutions working out for you?Many resolutions to eat better and lose wei ...
Jan. 20, 2015 - 7:38 pm
Is yoga right exercise for you?
I have recently rediscovered yoga.I’ve tried it a few times in the past, but this time I think it’s ...
Jan. 20, 2015 - 7:38 pm
Comedy Central to roast Justin Bieber
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedy Central says Justin Bieber will be the victim of its next roast.The channe ...
Jan. 20, 2015 - 2:36 pm

It’s time for some healthy eating
How are those New Year’s resolutions working out for you?Many resolutions to eat better and lose wei ...
Jan. 20, 2015 - 7:38 pm
Recipe: Butternut squash and pasta are a sweet and savory pairing
In recent years, American chefs have become fond of tucking butternut squash puree into ravioli pill ...
Jan. 14, 2015 - 1:07 am
Test Kitchen recipe: Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas
Today’s weeknight chicken enchiladas take just a little effort to put together, and they’re packed with flavor. You can have them tonight or prep and ...
Jan. 14, 2015 - 9:38 am
Grilled Syrian cheese sandwich: Breakfast reinvented
I find it nearly impossible to escape from food. The subject pops up everywhere – in advertisements, in unexpected places and in conversations. Foreve ...
Jan. 14, 2015 - 9:37 am
Tomato soup and melted-cheese croutons restore spirits
One morning on the snowboard. One afternoon in the ER. One day of vacation shot.Slopes contraindicat ...
Jan. 6, 2015 - 9:45 pm
Vegetable dishes to toast the New Year
After 2014’s amazing bounty of good meals, I contemplate the future. Right now, celebration food bec ...
Jan. 6, 2015 - 9:45 pm
Fast-food resolution: Transform junk food image
NEW YORK (AP) — Fast-food chains have a New Year's resolution: Drop the junk.As people express dista ...
Jan. 2, 2015 - 9:59 am
Quinoa meets Greek yogurt in healthy parfait
Yogurt parfaits are a popular coffeeshop item, but add an ancient grain, and you’ve got another laye ...
Dec. 30, 2014 - 8:55 pm
Simple, satisfying soups
I will bow to no one in my affection for holiday cooking. For our Christmas open house every year, I ...
Dec. 30, 2014 - 8:55 pm
Tiny chorizo meatballs add kick to simple soup
After a recent holiday party, I was left with a lot of extra Mexican chorizo, the fresh, spicy pork ...
Dec. 23, 2014 - 10:14 pm

Illinois man suffers sudden memory loss
URBANA (AP) – For 2 months, Travis Webb has lived with a woman he doesn’t remember marrying, in a ho ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Joliet museum exhibit tells prison history
JOLIET – It’s never too late to mend, but you only have until March 22 to see how it’s been done loc ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:53 pm
Traffic cams, or revenue scams?
SPRINGFIELD – A suburban legislator says its time to tow red light cameras to the junkyard.Rep. Davi ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:48 pm
Illinois 'fracking' off to slow start amid oil-price slump
ST. LOUIS – The oil and gas drilling technique known as “fracking,” once trumpeted as a job-creating ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:46 pm
Quinn departs office without final statement
SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Former Gov. Pat Quinn left office in a tumult: dozens of clemencies, laws and executive orders signed.
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Quinn leaves office without penning final statement
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Former Gov. Pat Quinn worked right up until his successor was sworn into office last week.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:52 pm
Illinois jobless rate falls to 6.2 percent, lowest since '08
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois' unemployment rate fell in December to 6.2 percent. That's the lowest it has been in almost seven years and represents the nin ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:50 pm
McDonald's earnings fall; changes afoot to woo customers
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's isn't lovin' it, and it's going to do something about it. The world's l ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:59 pm
Deere to lay off more than 1,000 workers in Iowa, Illinois
Deere will lay off about 910 workers indefinitely from factories mostly in Iowa and sideline another 500 employees in Illinois until late summer, as t ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:38 am
Officials to build new office near Chicago's United Center
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials in Chicago have announced the construction of a new office building for the Bulls and Blackhawks near the United Center.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:29 am

Obama to seek wilderness designation for Alaska refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) –President Barack Obama is proposing to designate the vast majority of Alaska’s ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:50 pm
Greek radical left wins election, threatening market turmoil
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece’s painful austerity program won ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:56 pm
'Death-qualified' juror search slows marathon, theater cases
BOSTON (AP) – One prospective juror was brutally frank when asked whether he could consider a senten ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:49 pm
Still an underdog, Santorum weighing another White House bid
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rick Santorum admits that most people probably don't remember how he rallied to kick off the 2012 presidential election with a ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:56 pm
Garden gnome fans fret: SkyMall files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Apparently, airline passengers aren't buying enough garden gnomes, superhero pajamas and heated cat shelters. SkyMall has filed for ba ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:55 pm
$2 gasoline: Good times keep rolling at the pump
NEW YORK (AP) — At some point this will end, perhaps even soon. The price of gasoline will not fall to zero.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:54 pm
Top official: Russians will 'eat less' for Putin
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, on Friday warned the West agains ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:47 am
McDonald's earnings fall; changes afoot to woo customers
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's isn't lovin' it, and it's going to do something about it. The world's l ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 1:59 pm
Prayers offered for Japanese hostages held by Islamic militants
TOKYO (AP) — Prayers were offered Friday at Tokyo's largest mosque for two Japanese hostages threatened with beheading by Islamic militants who had de ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:44 am
Northeast preps as first significant winter storm approaches
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A fast-moving coastal storm is forecast to blast several major cities in the Northeast with a mix of snow, sleet and rain on Sa ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:41 am