While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most read more

While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most severely affected area in northern Illinois remains stubbornly dry.

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history read more

I believe this payola scandal may represent the most widespread and flagrant violation of any FCC rules in the history of American broadcasting, ... Mr. Spitzer's office has collected a mountain of evidence on the potentially illegal promotion practices of not only Sony BMG, but also other major record companies, independent promoters and several of the largest radio station groups.

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have read more

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have not seen such an improvement . . . as I have in Illinois.

Away! Away! Tempt me no more insidious love.

Away! Away! Tempt me no more insidious love.

In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight read more

In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost.

I started with my buddies when I was in high school, ... We all had shelves of old beer cans.

I started with my buddies when I was in high school, ... We all had shelves of old beer cans.

I got to really hear people's stories. People could share things with me in ways they didn't normally get to read more

I got to really hear people's stories. People could share things with me in ways they didn't normally get to because people just didn't have time to sit with them for hours on end.

It was definitely a goal of mine. It was a long training camp and it was a long rookie camp read more

It was definitely a goal of mine. It was a long training camp and it was a long rookie camp to go through as well. It's been a long time coming but I'm glad I have the opportunity to maybe play.

There was an auto industry correction and a high tech inventory correction, and if we can get through that without read more

There was an auto industry correction and a high tech inventory correction, and if we can get through that without tipping the economy into a recession then we can get through this.