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.

Despite all of the known benefits of exercise, there are also well-documented associations between acute episodes of exertion and sudden read more

Despite all of the known benefits of exercise, there are also well-documented associations between acute episodes of exertion and sudden cardiac death. Although relatively rare, these deaths commonly occur in an unexpected fashion among those who appear quite healthy.

This was a visceral reaction to a horrible event. He feels a sense of responsibility, not just as a senator, read more

This was a visceral reaction to a horrible event. He feels a sense of responsibility, not just as a senator, but as an African-American senator.

Life's to short for chess.

Life's to short for chess.

(The school committee) needs to see the death rack that we have to go through.

(The school committee) needs to see the death rack that we have to go through.

When Roman came here he wanted to quickly get the club up to a certain level,

When Roman came here he wanted to quickly get the club up to a certain level,

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

The west wasn't won on salad.

The west wasn't won on salad.

It's pure nonsense that a state legislator would think there's nothing he can do to benefit Native Americans. The high read more

It's pure nonsense that a state legislator would think there's nothing he can do to benefit Native Americans. The high infant mortality rate on reservations is due to devastating poverty. Yet the state has not passed any laws in the last several years that would boost any of the health or education programs within the reservation community. As for tribal sovereignty, the only time the state wants to recognize it is when it benefits the state, as in this instance when it allows Senator Napoli to opt out of an intelligent response.