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Moline police investigate fires and suspicious death 74-year-old man in high speed chase Over $140,000 raised for Gilda's Club Shooting victim reacts to suspect's arrest Associated Press - April 20, 2008 4:54 ... via WQAD-TV Moline

The Naperville Cultural Center in partnership with the Indian Music Society of Central Illinois will present an Indian Classical Music and Cultural Fair on Sunday. via Naperville Sun

Wife of former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, Brenda Edgar, will speak at 7 p.m. tonight in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium. via The Daily Eastern News

“You meet a lot of people from all arenas of life”

Armed with handheld Global Positioning System devices, nearly 100 people gathered Saturday morning for a modern-day treasure hunt throughout Menard County. via State Journal-Register

“This is the brother-and-sister act”

Kea and Jai were dumped. Literally. The two cats with silky, short hair, and wide, inquisitive eyes were rescued in January by Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets after they were discovered in a dumpster on a ... via Courier-News

A state historic preservation group has announced the top ten list of most endangered historic places. via WHOI

“Yeah, you want 'em slightly bent at the down stroke.”

I feel good. I knew that I would. Feel good. Feel good. Yeah! I just did a quick workout under the direction of sports trainer Pete Villicana, 29, a personal trainer and licensed massage therapist who ... via St. Charles Sun

“Our volunteers put in 3,500 hours last year. We're definitely a volunteer-supported organization”

Once a pillar on auto row, there's a building on Peoria's Main Street that supports area homeowners - present and future. via Journal Star

Two Fox Valley politicians are on a list of possible witnesses in the trial of Tony Rezko, an indicted businessman and political fundraiser. via Beacon News

“Because he's the governor of New York and because he was a hard-liner on crime.”

Among the charges Gov. Eliot Spitzer could face in the call-girl scandal that has cost him his job is one that has been brought against a slew of other prominent men in the past century. via Chicago Tribune

“I'm just ready for this type of challenge”

When the Rev. Dan Deutsch became pastor at Holy Cross Catholic Church six years ago, heading a 3,200-family parish, he knew the demand for a Catholic education had reached an optimum level. via Batavia Sun

“He laughed about it and changed the subject”

A doctor who sat on a state hospital board said Thursday he was "disgusted and humiliated" at being pressured to approve a major hospital project. via Naperville Sun

“If I was in agreement with Tony, I told him that”

"I got the marching orders. Our boy wants us to help them." Those were the words caught on tape April 19, 2004, in a call between Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board chairman Thomas P. Beck and vice-chair ... via Daily Herald

“I know you're innocent. I believe you're innocent. I wish I could have done more.”

Edgar Hope tried to do the right thing. Hope, a convicted killer, told his lawyer in 1982 that his co-defendant, Alton Logan, was not with him during a fatal shooting at a South Side McDonald's that year. via Chicago Tribune

“Judge [Rezko] by what he said. Judge him by what he did. "If you do, you will find Tony Rezko innocent of each of the charges in this case.”

Wilmette businessman Tony Rezko raised money for candidates in both political parties -- including Democratic Gov. via Chicago Sun-Times

Alfred Gerald Edgar, 75, left this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at St. Anthony's Hospital with his loving family at his side. via Alton Telegraph

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois is seeking volunteers to help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening illnesses. via Southern Illinoisan

WINTRY MIX OF SNOW SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN COMING TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS THROUGH FRIDAY... ILZ054>057-061-220800- /O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-080223T0000Z/ ... via Journal-Gazette

“This is nothing like the 10-inch snow we got a few weeks ago”

As winter storms go, the one that passed through Central Illinois on Thursday and Friday could have been worse. via Herald & Review

“I am an absolute believer that this is the future”

The developer of a planned coal-based fuel plant and mine near Oakland has signed a lease for an office near the town square. via Journal-Gazette