Puni coming up big as IWA centerSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:53AMIf there is one thing Incarnate Word Academy junior center and St. Charles resident Brianna Puni understands, it's history.
DIAZ PREDICTS TOUGH FIGHT FOR PACQUIAO AGAINST CLOTTEYSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:46AMFormer WBC lightweight champion David Diaz who was annihilated by reigning pound-for-pound superstar Manny Pacquiao in nine rounds predicts that Pa ...
Pitching with convictionSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMWith a repaired shoulder, Cardinals' Rich Hill throws with confidence again.
Firms report worst is pastSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMMixed economic reports come out every day, with some touting better retail sales or increased factory orders, and others showing continuing cutbacks in employment or fewer homes under contract.
Council to consider options for country clubSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:05AMLAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces City Council will open its discussion to the public 1 p.m. Monday when it considers options for a possible purchase or acquisition of the Las Cruces Country Club property during a work session at City Hall, 200 N. Church St.
Royals rely on MecheSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:01AMA healthy Gil Meche ranks atop the Kansas City Royals' cross-your-fingers spring list because, team officials admit, a healthy Meche is an absolute necessity in mounting any sort of challenge in the American League Central Division.
ROBBINSVILLE: Height of Hindu temple up in the airSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:59AMROBBINSVILLE A nonprofit Hindu groupâs plan for a five-building religious complex in the village of Windsor includes a temple whose height would be about twice as high as allowed by local law.
Obituary: Robert T. McCall / 'Artist in residence in outer space'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:48PMRobert T. McCall, an artist whose fervor for space exploration found expression in his six-story-tall mural at the National Air and Space Museum and two postage stamps canceled on the Moon, died
Judge refuses to dismiss civil lawsuitFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:29PMA federal judge has refused to dismiss a civil lawsuit on former Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
‘Not every script you write is going to have a happy ending’Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:27PMJake Delhomme looked down at the desk in front of him, covering his face with one hand and holding a tissue with the other to wipe the tears from his eyes.
Stretch-run storylines: Olympic afterglow, playoff racesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:23PMThree divisions are up for grabs. So is the goals title. Wes Goldstein eyes the storylines as the NHL makes its last push for the playoffs. Speaking of which: Will Detroit be there?
Bears sign Peppers, but few spending sprees in NFLFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:19PMNEW YORK – The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers.
A Warning to OthersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMPINES — John Molinaro used to be a proud Toyota owner, but that changed after the accelerator malfunctioned on his 2002 Camry, he said, causing a rollover wreck on Interstate 94 last month.
Not forgotten: She recorded stars of 1940s for war bond effortFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:13PMIn Not forgotten, reporter Mike Urban highlights some of the interesting lives of Berks Countians who have recently died, but whose memory lives on through their families.
Why buy when you can rent?Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:12AMNational Hockey League teams in search of a playoff spot or a berth in the Stanley Cup final like to rent rather than buy when the trading deadline looms.
General Information. Clemson Sports Information Department Named "Super 11" by FWAAWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:09AMThe Football Writers Association of America has announced its first "Super 11" field of sports information departments, which were deemed the best in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision during the 2009 season.
Nature's advocateWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:07AM“In some ways, Indiana is the crucible of the environmental problem in the country.” So says Jesse Kharbanda, the 33-year-old executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, a job he has read more
Wrigley to host college football?Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:05AMToday's must-see content delivered straight to you. Even the voice-cracking humiliation of singing at a Cubs game has not soured Illinois Coach Ron Zook on the idea of returning to Wrigley Field -- especially if the occasion is a game against Northwestern.
Exelon Launches Enhanced Corporate Web Site Featuring Fresh Content, Improved User ExperienceWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:00AMCHICAGO----Exelon reinforces its corporate vision and environmental commitment in its new and improved corporate Web site at www.exeloncorp.com. The site now features easy-to-use navigation tools and fresher, more focused content about Exelon and its family of companies.
ASEAN welcomes U.S. renewed engagement with regionWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:55AMASEAN Secretary General Dr. Surin Pitsuwan welcomed Wednesday the visit of 25-member delegation from the US-based Chicago Council on Global Affairs, praised for the U. S. signals in recognizing ASEAN centrality in the regional architecture and is now keenly re-engaging with the region, a statement issued by the ASEAN Secretariat said here on Wednesday. Addressing a 25-member delegation from the ...
Uno’s in Hanover stays open while three others have closedWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:53AMIn the last month, three Uno Chicago Grill locations have been closed on the South Shore, but according to an Uno’s representative, Hanover customers needn’t worry about the viability of the Uno’s at the Hanover Mall....
CAL THOMAS: Profit Over PrinciplesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:52AMWhen Toyota President Akio Toyoda testified last week before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, an attitude was exposed that Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, correctly characterized as fostering a "cutthroat corporate" environment that placed costs ahead of quality and safety.
Lots of interest in lt. gov. jobWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:48AMOne's a limo driver, another is a former mayor and there's even a former aide to Gov. Rod Blagojevich . No, they're not contestants for a new reality TV show. They're applicants seeking to be Gov. Pat Quinn's running mate this fall. "I figure that I'd be just as good at it as anybody else," 35-year-old chauffeur Michael Rebresh, of Minooka, said. Forty-six people have submitted applications to ...
KU, K-State ready for super Sunflower ShowdownTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:20PMFrank Martin doesn't mince words. Even if it's sometimes to his detriment, the Kansas State coach is going to tell the truth as he sees it.
West Side apartment building catches fireTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:18PMNo one was injured today as a three-story West Side apartment building caught fire, closing Division Street for about an hour while firefighters did their work, fire officials said. Fire officials responded to the multiple-alarm fire at 2537 W. Division St. around 12:20 this afternoon, said fire department spokesman Larry Langford. Everyone in the building escaped without injury, said Langford ...
Spanish train maker picks Milwaukee for plant siteTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:15PMA Spanish train company that agreed to build an assembly plant in Wisconsin has chosen a site in Milwaukee, creating about 125 new jobs in the city.
Romero to start Jays' spring opener against TigersTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:13PM(AP) — DUNEDIN, Fla. - Left-hander Ricky Romero will start the Toronto Blue Jays' spring training opener. Starting the regular-season opener, he says, is the farthest thing from his mind.
Westmont area Cub Scout groups work to promote scoutingTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMFor 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America have been educating boys across the nation in a fun way that teaches about ethics and responsibility.
Designers take centre stageTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:50PMThe Oscar spotlight is shining brightly this year on Canadians who stitch, scout and sketch behind the scenes of films.
Intriguing people for March 2, 2010Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:50PMJerry Brown: California's attorney general on Tuesday launched his bid to regain the top office in Sacramento. Brown was California's governor for two terms from 1975 to 1983. His father, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Sr., was also a two-term governor.
Breaking down the U.S. vs. CanadaSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:48AMRegardless of who wins the hockey game this afternoon, at least on Blackhawk will bring home a gold medal. The puck drops at 2:15.
Always paying for pizza poses problemsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:13AMDear Amy: My 16-year-old son and his friends get together every now and again at one another's homes to play video games or watch a movie.
Flexibility & innovationSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:06AMSome small businesses are not just surviving but thriving - even benefiting - from the economic weakness that has battered so many other smaller firms.
Basnight asks Obama: End red tape on bridgeSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:01AMNorth Carolina Senate leader Marc Basnight has asked President Barack Obama to remove what he calls legal bottlenecks for building a new bridge for the state's Outer Banks.
The Buried Treasure in Your TV DialSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:51AMSelling the radio spectrum that is used for over-the-air television would create a bonanza for the government (and even make our smartphones work better).
Quick on the drawSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:36AMShe calls herself the "60-words-per-minute critic," but she delivers more like 200 words in 20 minutes. Regardless, artists who submit their work to Lori Waxman's scrutiny can leave in less than a half-hour with a succinct, professional review of it.
SeaWorld: The Show Must Go OnSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:14AMThree days after a SeaWorld trainer is killed, the park resumes its killer whale shows with some major changes, including a special tribute to the victim. In Depth: Send Condolences | Viewer Comments | Trainer’s Family Statement | What Are Killer Whales? | Killer Whale Facts
Sounding out the Windy City — STORY ADDED — PHOTO GALLERYSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:12AMFor Mitchell Haslehurst, his braces couldn't have come at a worse time. The Grade 12 Widdifield Secondary School student was among more than 100 students who participated in Soundathon Friday. The 16-hour fundraiser raises money to help pay for a field trip to Chicago April 14 to 18.[...]
Ohio State's Turner rises to elite statureSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:08AMCOLUMBUS -- Evan Turner's roommate describes Ohio State's do-it-all point guard as fearless and relentless on the basketball court.