I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out read more

I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out in force in a display of respect as I had here today. There were state highway department workers at every intersection on the way to the cemetery and about 40 to 50 state trucks on hand. The Illinois Department of Transportation takes care of its own. It was very impressive.

We didn't want 5 a.m. wakeup calls with a front loader moving in front of someone's driveway.

We didn't want 5 a.m. wakeup calls with a front loader moving in front of someone's driveway.

Many can argue; not many converse

Many can argue; not many converse

Are you kidding me? How'd you do that?

Are you kidding me? How'd you do that?

Andy Cutler is very excited about the chance to compete at the Maymont Festival as are all of our runners.

Andy Cutler is very excited about the chance to compete at the Maymont Festival as are all of our runners.

When it counted the most, that's when we started losing.

When it counted the most, that's when we started losing.

If I have smashed the traditions, it was because I knew no traditions.

If I have smashed the traditions, it was because I knew no traditions.

Reform is alive and well within Islam, but it will only happen by those from within Islam and not those read more

Reform is alive and well within Islam, but it will only happen by those from within Islam and not those who hate Islam.

The market continues to be uncertain about the underlying leadership after many years of being used to the big-cap stocks read more

The market continues to be uncertain about the underlying leadership after many years of being used to the big-cap stocks leading. We're also somewhat nervous about the earnings.