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- Getting down and dirty: Fans flock to watch fair's demolition derby
- Homeland chief predicts 'ugly scene'
- Governor accused of not fulfilling reform promiseshe made during election
- Blagojevich says inspector's office investigating IDOT controversy
- More parents are using tech tools to keep tabs on the kids
- Rehnquist death prompts scramble for his replacement
- Mayor: As many as 10,000 feared dead
- New Adventures
- Professors seek cheaper textbooks
- Eight months after new cold tablet restrictions, Madigan wants more
- Nearly 600 Illinois firefighters head to New Orleans
- Supreme Court fight puts Durbin in spotlight
- Help, Hope, Horror: Floodwaters recede as New Orleans braces for what lies beneath
- Louisiana family lodges at Marion hotel; not seeking to return to New Orleans
- Area corn growers anticipate problems: Delay of exports through New Orleans port adds to increased inventory
- SIUC opens doors to displaced students
- Saddam confesses to crimes committed by regime
- Goodbye, little buddy; Bob Denver dies at age 70
- Pumpin' pumpkins in Illinois
- Loved ones search, any way they can, for Katrina victims
- Using the threat of force, officials try to clear out New Orleans
- SIH donates $100,000 to Red Cross, hospital
- Rehnquist given final farewell
- Speaker says university officials see themselves as CEOs of a business
- THE 'Saluki Way': SIUC campus plan includes new academic buildings and a new football stadium
- In possible last peaceful pass, rescuers finding more stragglers willing to flee
- Jackson County Sheriff's office investigating squad car crash
- Obama joins group to help save funding in meth fight
- Authorities in New Orleans find far fewer bodies that feared
- Private donations essential for 'Saluki Way' project success
- Rising cost of petroleum affects more than just gas
- SIUC named fourth of fattest universities
- Search broadens, cleanup intensifies
- Lawmakers split on gas tax funds
- Unstoppable Salukis
- Strong earthquake in region could cause Katrina-like destruction
- Illinois town, rebuilt after 1993 flood, understands New Orleans' plight
- Families rally against museum, memorial plans before Sept. 11 anniversary
- Science, Art and Good Timing Combine for successful grape harvest
- Area schools see upward trend
- Local districts enrolling students displaced by Katrina
- Despite upcoming trial, Ryan remains popular
- Hopelessness begins to lift from New Orleans as cleanup continues
- Starting Over: Displaced students adjust to Southern Illinois
- The show will go on
- Man's best friend inspires fundraiser
- Man accused of attempted 'mercy killing' in longtime funeral home director's death
- White gets new challenger for 2006 election
- Two out of three Americans can not recite the National Anthem
- Ready for catastrophe: RLCD plans expansion to help employees feel prepared to provide prompt restoration of services during worst-case scenario
- Area welcomes survivors with open arms
- Embracing one family at a time
- Durbin blocks measure for states' high-risk health insurance bills
- State offers help for students, teachers displaced by Katrina
- A Tough Year: Uhles family marks first anniversary of son's death in Iraq
- Pair of rescued dogs had been missing
- Questions remain on Super Wal-Mart
- 300 possible Ryan jurors answer questionnaires
- Apple pie in the face
- Trip to 'other' Idol on the line in 'Carbondale Idol'
- NCLB standards create fuzzy math: Carbondale district appears to be getting bad rap
- Bush: U.S. will pay most rebuilding costs for New Orleans, Gulf Coast
- Doctors, hospital agree on temporary contract extension
- Local official says morale is high in hurricane-affected area
- Gettin' the show on the Road: Salukis football game against Western Michigan to be televised
- Apple of the Day: Children, pets take to the pavement in Murphysboro
- Seniors face double-digit increase in Medicare premiums
- Doh! Prison locked down after warden loses keys
- Blagojevich denies wrongdoing in teacher pension scandal
- Questions, answers about alleged pension corruption
- A Compelling Character: Williamson County state's attorney has been at it 20 years
- Bands showcased; Lloyd crowned queen
- Reports of elder abuse skyrocket
- At least two killed in Chicago derailment
- Could've, would've ...
- Wreck leaves cars mangled: All involved wore seatbelts; none sustained life-threatening injuries
- Avast! Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, matey
- Ryan racketeering trial begins: Fawell to be prosecution's leadoff witness
- Former area weathercaster relocates to New Orleans; faces Katrina one week later
- Education secretary wants to coordinate U.S. universities
- Judge hopes to seat Ryan jury by Thursday; selection slow thus far
- Experiencing the Disaster Up Close: Former SIU athletes join Katrina relief efforts with National Guard
- Former warden receiving disability pay: Despite circumstances in fatal crash, William Barham to be compensated for remainder of his life
- Red Cross setting up at SIUC to help hurricane victims
- Group concerned with IDNR diversity
- Area's fall foliage could be spectacular
- At prison's aging post office, mail's the only thing that routinely gets out
- IDOC attempts to halt benefits for ex-warden
- Coal-related projects to receive nearly $15 million in grants
- How low will it go? Experts say gas prices will not drop much
- What do the seasons hold? Old Farmer's Almanac says region in for a cold winter
- Governor says grants a step in revitalizing industry
- Cutler residents unsure if industry will have a resurgence in region
- Customers to feel heat of propane cost hike
- Ameren encourages customers to try using Budget Billing
- Do you want to shake hands? Women's are cleaner than men's
- 100 residents needed o raise a glass of wine and smile for the cameras
- Rita becomes massive 165-mph monster
- It's play day for pinball wizards, arcade enthusiasts
- As hurricane approaches land, residents attempt to flee