We know for sure we'll have it - snow, rain and probably everything else.

We know for sure we'll have it - snow, rain and probably everything else.

She goes by 'Chris,' not 'Christine,' in her everyday life. Calling her Christine would be like using 'William Jefferson Clinton' read more

She goes by 'Chris,' not 'Christine,' in her everyday life. Calling her Christine would be like using 'William Jefferson Clinton' instead of Bill Clinton. 'Christine' is just more formal. She says that's what her mother called her when she got in trouble.

the only reason the House hasn't done even more damage is that the Senate often sands down the most noxious read more

the only reason the House hasn't done even more damage is that the Senate often sands down the most noxious ideas, making the bills merely bad, not disastrous.

Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an read more

Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an oblivious crowd.

I would have to say all he needs is a little bit to go his way. If a little bit read more

I would have to say all he needs is a little bit to go his way. If a little bit goes his way, I think it can happen for him this year.

Illinois is fortunate to have several other pork processing plants that are considered assets to their community. IPPA has maintained read more

Illinois is fortunate to have several other pork processing plants that are considered assets to their community. IPPA has maintained a good relationship with these existing facilities and plans to continue to foster those partnerships.

People are taking some comfort in results and a feeling that the economy is getting better, but there's still some read more

People are taking some comfort in results and a feeling that the economy is getting better, but there's still some caution. We need to see more evidence of a sustainable recovery. We need companies to start seeing profits more through top-line growth than just cost-cutting measures.

As the situation has changed, we have been taking gradual steps towards the closure of the missions and submissions,

As the situation has changed, we have been taking gradual steps towards the closure of the missions and submissions,

So far, we've had 7.36 inches (of rain) for the year. Normal is about 4.51, so we're well above it.

So far, we've had 7.36 inches (of rain) for the year. Normal is about 4.51, so we're well above it.