We laid out a lot of money on the thought that the rain forest is going to be in Johnson read more

We laid out a lot of money on the thought that the rain forest is going to be in Johnson County. Some of the initial interest did coincide with the rain forest going in Coralville. We had thought of marketing (Villages of Tiffin) as a less expensive option for businesses, and they would have the same access to some of the touristy type of attractions.

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

We have a different team this year. Everyone is better. They all played travel ball during the summer.

We have a different team this year. Everyone is better. They all played travel ball during the summer.

We're not sure who are No. 2 is going to be. As of now, we're just calling him Johnny All-Staff.

We're not sure who are No. 2 is going to be. As of now, we're just calling him Johnny All-Staff.

The M-7 is the best performing car that Metro-North has ever had. It survived last winter without a single weather-related read more

The M-7 is the best performing car that Metro-North has ever had. It survived last winter without a single weather-related breakdown. It performed in today's storm without incident. The M-7 travels more than 700,000 miles without a breakdown, although the contract specified only 100,000 miles between breakdowns. The M-7 put Metro-North on track for a record on-time performance for 2005 of more than 97 percent.

A friend is known when needed.

A friend is known when needed.

You don't have to have an elaborate stage.

You don't have to have an elaborate stage.

No one understands my ills, nor the terror that fills my breast, who does not know the heart of a read more

No one understands my ills, nor the terror that fills my breast, who does not know the heart of a mother.

I think we're going to see a rate increase at the end of March and another one at the end read more

I think we're going to see a rate increase at the end of March and another one at the end of May to bring us up to 5 percent. Then I think the Federal Reserve will step back for a while to smell the roses.