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The state of Illinois is being forced to close 11 state parks after lawmakers recent made a $14 million dollar cut to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources funding.  All eleven parks will be closed on November 1st, 2008.  The Illinois DNR is also being forced to layoff 39 employees, 36 of whom

Higher Oil Prices Could Lead to Higher Overall and Core Inflation Rates: St. Louis Fed Analysis September 4th, 2008 Although the price of petroleum has moderated recently, a permanent increase to $150 per barrel by the end of 2008 could have a significant negative effect on the rate of real gross

Every year, freshmen play a huge role in determining the NCAA National Championship. The same can certainly be said about the college fantasy world. Ohio State (Pryor), Alabama (Jones) and Georgia (Green) all reaped immediate benefits from strong 2008 classes.

There was a lot of shouting, lane changing, and bumping. The asphalt was sizzling. I got pushed to the end of the peloton right away. I later saw an opportunity to surge, but so did the rest of the pack.

Each and every college football weekend offers fans a delectable spread of upsets, blowouts and eye-popping performances. They don't just happen in the big-time match-ups however. Here are the Week 1 games that are flying under the radar that fans need to catch.

Each and every college football weekend offers fans a delectable spread of upsets, blowouts and eye-popping performances. They don't just happen in the big-time match-ups however. Here are the week one games that are flying under the radar that fans need to catch.

Each Friday, Athlon will take fantasy owners around the nation with a glance at some players that deserve a second look at a starting spot this weekend and maybe a few that owners need to think twice about playing.

Rich Miller of the Capitol Fax Blog is keeping up on a most remarkable showing of reconciliation between feuding Illinois Democrats, complete with video and pictures. Some are skeptical, but all appearances are that Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan have hugged and made up after months of public fighting.

I don’t usually listen to the Greg & Dan Cavalcade of Commercials in the mornings, but apparently between ads yesterday they squeezed in a few seconds with a state trooper named Officer Halsey. Topic: speed limits in school zones where the sign reads “School Speed Limit 20 on school days when children are present.” Halsey maintained that the 20 mph speed limit is in effect from 7 a.m.

Posted by Rick Pearson at 11:25 a.m.; updated at 3:40 p.m. Let's hug it out An emotional Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. touched off a surreal hugfest among bickering top Illinois Democrats meeting at a convention delegation breakfast, all in the...