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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, right, fights for a loose ball against Denver Nuggets forward Renaldo Balkman in a NBA exhibition game in Denver on Wednesday. Williams, a former U of I standout, and his team will compete against the Chicago Bulls on Frida David Zalubowski, The Associated Press

[Photo] Top NBA talent comes to UI

By Jeff LaBelle • Oct 17, 2008
District 300 historian Patricia Menges and Hampshire Middle School Principal Jim Wallis go through some of the attendance and school board records dating back to the late 1800s on Aug. 13 in Hampshire, Ill. The school records were found in the safe of the Sandy Bressner, The Associated Press

[Photo] Hampshire Middle School secretary discovers historical school records in safe

By Jen Wiant • Oct 16, 2008
The Associated Press

[Photo] MAD Magazine to auction early works

By Richard Pyle • Oct 16, 2008
Stephan Savoia, The Associated Press

[Photo] Roberts channels his inner Raymond Chandler

By Mark Sherman • Oct 15, 2008
In this May 18, 2008 file photo, director Steven Spielberg is seen at the "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" press conference during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France. Francois Mori, The Associated Press

[Photo] Spielberg’s DreamWorks joins Universal

By David Germain • Oct 14, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays players congratulate each other after defeating the Boston Red Sox 9-1 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Boston on Monday. Mark Humphrey, The Associated Press

[Photo] Rays homer 4 times over Green Monster, rout Boston

By Jimmy Golen – The Associated Press • Oct 14, 2008
In this photo made available by artist Paul Day in London, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, a detail of a sculpture by Day shows a man, at right, about to fall under a subway car driven by a Grim Reaper figure. Paul Day, The Associated Press

[Photo] London rail station axes falling passenger artwork

By Jill Lawless • Oct 14, 2008
The U.S. national debt is shown on the National Debt Clock in New York on Thursday. To accommodate the expanding number, it will soon be replaced. Bebeto Matthews, The Associated Press

[Photo] National debt outgrows clock

By Marcus Franklin • Oct 13, 2008
This undated file photo provided by Gold Circle Films/New Line Cinema shows Eva Longoria Parker, left, and Paul Rudd in a scene from "Over Her Dead Body." Dale Robinette, The Associated Press

[Photo] Hollywood’s undead: They’re just like us

By Melissa Rayworth • Oct 8, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., shake hands before the start of the town hall-style presidential debate Tuesday. Jim Bourg, The Associated Press

[Photo] Candidates debate cure for economic crisis

By Charles Babington • Oct 8, 2008
Alex Oliveira, The Associated Press

[Photo] Colbert on Colbert: It’s fun playing a jerk

By Jocelyn Noveck – The Associated Press • Oct 7, 2008
Trader Dudley Devine leans on a phone post on the New York Stock Exchange floor Monday. Wall Street suffered another traumatic session during the day. Richard Drew, The Associated Press

[Photo] Dow plunges after bailout takes effect

By Joe Bel Bruno and Tim Paradis • Oct 7, 2008
Jill Dietsch, right, waits to assist shoppers at her booth at the Pasadena Flea Market on Sunday in Pasadena, Calif. Dietsch has slashed prices because of the slow economy. Ric Francis, The Associated Press

[Photo] Main Street residents hesitant to celebrate Congress’ bailout bill

By Erin McClam • Oct 6, 2008
Opera fans inside the AMC Burbank 16 theater in Burbank, Calif., Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, watch The Metropolitan Opera during opening night as it is transmitted by satellite from New York. Kevork Djansezian, The Associated Press

[Photo] Screenings of live events now popular at cinemas

By Ryan Nakashima • Oct 3, 2008
Kelvin Ma, The Assoicated Press

[Photo] Dodgers roll over Cubs in Game 1

By Rick Gano – The Associated Press • Oct 2, 2008
From left, students Steven Zheng, Roger Vien and Anthony Truong campaign for support for the JROTC in San Francisco on Wednesday. Eric Risberg, The Assoicated Press

[Photo] California students campaign to keep Junior ROTC program alive

By Juliana Barbassa • Oct 2, 2008
David Crenshaw, The Assoicated Press

[Photo] Prolific players shine outside of public spotlight

By Ralph D. Russo • Oct 2, 2008
This Sept. 22, 1994 file photo shows Swedish novelist and literary critic Horace Engdahl. Weine Lexius, The Associated Press

[Photo] Nobel Prize literature panel says U.S. too insular to compete

By Malin Rising and Hillel Itale • Oct 1, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a rally in front of Morrill Hall at the University of Nevada at Reno in Nevada on Tuesday. Obama called for Americans to get behind attempts to salvage a $700 billion rescue plan for t Alex Brandon, The Associated Press

[Photo] Obama, McCain seek political gain during crisis

By David Espo • Oct 1, 2008
In this Sept. 2, 2008 file photo Sam Wyly poses in front of his Explore book store in Aspen, Colo. Wyly went from growing up in a house without electricity to amassing a fortune estimated at $1.2 billion. Ed Kosmicki, The Associated Press

[Photo] Billionaire says anyone can repeat his success

By David Koenig • Oct 1, 2008
In this undated image released by Bonhams on Tuesday, a box said to be made from wood used in bringing home the body of Adm. Horatio Nelson from the Battle of Trafalgar is seen. The box sold for 8,160 pounds (US $15,020). The Associated Press

[Photo] Box memorial for Admiral Nelson sold at auction

By The Associated Press • Sep 24, 2008
81-year-old Tsuruji Akikusa, a Japanese WWII veteran and survivor of the battle of Iwo Jima looks out the window of a U.S. military jet as he flies over the island and Mount Suribachi on Sept. 10. David Guttenfelder, The Associated Press

[Photo] Japanese Iwo Jima vet returns to battleground

By Joseph Coleman • Sep 22, 2008
M. Spencer Green, The Associated Press

[Photo] Meet Chris – frisky yellow lab who sniffs out explosives

By Mike Robinson – The Associated Press • Sep 19, 2008
A view of the right shoe on the statue of former Syracuse University football great Ernie Davis during an unveiling ceremony on Saturday. The statue is historically inaccurate. Frank Ordonez, The Associated Press

[Photo] Statue of first black Heisman Trophy winner inaccurate

By John Kekis • Sep 18, 2008
Peter Kramer, The Associated Press

[Photo] ‘Total Request Live’ to conclude in November

By The Associated Press • Sep 16, 2008
Members of the crowd hold hands at the community memorial held at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 15, 2001. Brad Kahler

[Photo] Students remember 9/11 seven years later

By Rachel Small • Sep 11, 2008
Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Michael Desormeux (6) gets tackled by Southern Mississippi linebacker Korey Wiliams, behind, assisted by linebackers Gerald McRath (24) and Eric Phillips, lower right, in the first quarter of a college football game Aug. 30 Steve Coleman, The Associated Press

[Photo] Football scouts Ragin’ Cajuns

By Daniel Johnson • Sep 11, 2008
Albert Pujols bats in the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Florida Marlins on Sunday in St. Louis. Pujols is considering elbow surgery. Tom Gannam, The Associated Press

[Photo] Cardinals unsure if elbow surgery is best option for their star hitter

By R.B. Fallstrom – The Associated Press • Sep 10, 2008
No. 1-ranked wheelchair tennis player in the world Esther Veerger returns a ball during a wheelchair tennis match against former top seed Daniela di Toro at the Paralympic Games in Beijing on Monday. Elizabeth Dalziel, The Associated Press

[Photo] Paralympian keeps 345-match win streak alive

By Stephen Wade • Sep 9, 2008
Chris Pizzello, The Associated Press

[Photo] Multi-network cancer telethon donations top $100M

By Frazier Moore • Sep 8, 2008
Republican presidential candidate John McCain makes his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Thursday. Paul Sancya, The Assocaited Press

[Photo] McCain calls for change in RNC speech

By David Espo and Robert Furlow • Sep 5, 2008
Ohio State running back Chris Wells reacts as trainers check on his injury during the third quarter of a college football game against Youngstown State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Kiichiro Sato, The Associated Press

[Photo] Tressel reassures Ohio State fans about Wells’ injury

By Rusty Miller • Sep 3, 2008
Texas delegates react as President Bush speaks via satellite at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday. Charles Dharapak, The Associated Press

[Photo] Republican convention showcases McCain, Palin

By David Espo • Sep 3, 2008
Richard Brian, The Associated Press

[Photo] Jerry Lewis telethon raises record $65 million

By The Associated Press • Sep 2, 2008
The Texas delegation applauds first lady Laura Bush during the opening of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. on Monday. Susan Walsh, The Associated Press

[Photo] GOP opens convention, raises funds for Gustav

Sep 2, 2008
In this photo taken in June 2008 people talk under a sculpture portraying a green frog nailed to a cross, in the Museion" museum in Bolzano , northern Italy. Museum officials said Thursday Aug. 28, 2008 the sculpture that has angered Pope Benedict XVI and Othmar Seehauser, The Associated Press

[Photo] Italy museum defies pope’s anger over crucified frog

Aug 29, 2008
Serena Williams, of the United States, returns to Elena Vesnina, of Russia, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Elise Amendola, The Associated Press

[Photo] Ivanovic loses in upset at US Open

By The Associated Press • Aug 29, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., addresses the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver on Thursday. Ron Edmonds, The Associated Press

[Photo] Obama tells DNC crowd he’ll fix Washington

By David Espo and Robert Furlow • Aug 29, 2008
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., stands on stage before addressing the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Tuesday. Charlie Neibergall, The Associated Press

[Photo] Clinton salutes Obama, belittles McCain in Denver

By David Espo • Aug 27, 2008
American Idol David Cook performs in the American Idol Tour at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008. Charles Trainor Jr., The Associated Press

[Photo] ‘American Idol’ adds DioGuardi as fourth judge

By The Associated Press • Aug 26, 2008
Nany Bobo, a delegate from Des Moines, Iowa, smiles beneath her corn hat during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday. Charles Dharapak, The Associated Press

[Photo] Democrats look to unite party at convention

By David Espo • Aug 26, 2008
Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman throws during warmups Aug. 16 before a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field in Seattle. Grossman will back up Kyle Orton after losing their camp battle. Ted S. Warren, The Associated Press

[Photo] ‘Surprised’ by demotion, Rex waits for his turn

Aug 26, 2008
No. 1 Rafael Nadal returns a shot to Bjorn Phau in the first round of the U.S. Open in New York on Monday. Charles Krupa, The Associated Press

[Photo] Jet lag plagues US Open stars

By Ira Podell • Aug 26, 2008
Cubs relief pitcher and former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija delivers during the ninth inning of their 9-6 win against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday. Samardzija notched his first career save in the game and has been Charles Rex Abrogast, The Associated Press

[Photo] From receiver to reliever: Samardzija starts out strong

By Colin Fly • Jul 30, 2008
Sir Richard Branson, left, and Burt Rutan wave during an unveiling ceremony on Monday. The Associated Press

[Photo] Virgin Galactic shows off mothership aircraft

By The Associated Press • Jul 29, 2008
Team USA basketball players, from left, LeBron James, Jason Kidd (5), Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant stretch after a practice session at Valley High School in Las Vegas on Monday. Team USA will try to win its first major championship since 2000. The Associated Press

[Photo] Pierce: This is the team to do it

By Paul Logothetis • Jul 25, 2008
Commuters crowd a train at a subway station in Beijing on Monday. Many commuters switched to the subway on Monday, the first workday for restrictions on car use under a bold plan to clear the Olympic city of its notorious smog-choked skies. The Associated Press

[Photo] Traffic restrictions take effect in Beijing

Jul 22, 2008
A man mourns next to bodies of victims of a suicide attack in Baqouba, 60 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday. Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a crowd of army recruits northeast of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 2 The Associated Press

[Photo] Suicide blasts rock Iraq province

By Sebastian Talbot • Jul 16, 2008
New overall leader Cadel Evans of Australia, center, climbs Tourmalet pass during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Pau and Hautacam, southern France, on Monday. Right is Frank Schleck of Luxemburg who ranks second in the overall s Bas Czerwinski, The Associated Press

[Photo] And after 10 stages, the Tour de France rested

By Jamey Keaten • Jul 16, 2008
Zachary Baker, 6, stirs apple carrot muffin batter during the Deliciously Nutritious culinary camp on June 17 in Danielsville, Md. Jamie C. Horton, The Associated Press

[Photo] Summer camps around the country find high demand for cooking classes

By Kristen Wyatt • Jul 16, 2008
A large group of people show their support to bring back Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday. The rally was organized by brothers Adam and Erick Rolfson, and plan another on Monday night in suburb Evan Siegle, The Associated Press

[Photo] Rally held to pressure Packers to reinstate Favre

By Carrie Antlfinger • Jul 14, 2008
Chicago Police Officer Grace Delgado, posing as a pedestrian in an undercover operation, throws up her hands as a van whizzes by her in a crosswalk in Chicago on June 17. The van was pulled over and given a warning ticket during the operation to call moto Rich Hein, The Associated Press

[Photo] Undercover police remind drivers to watch for pedestrians

By Don Babwin • Jul 14, 2008
Riccardo Ricco of Italy climbs Aspin pass to win the the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Toulouse and Bagneres-de-Bigorre, southern France, on Sunday. Bas Czerwinski, The Associated Press

[Photo] Italy’s Ricco wins 9th stage of Tour de France

By Jamey Keaten • Jul 14, 2008
In this Feb. 5, 2006 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after their Super Bowl XL football win over the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit. The Associated Press

[Photo] Steelers’ Rooney trying to keep team in family

Jul 11, 2008
Blues musicians Ronnie Baker Brooks, left, and his brother, Wayne Baker Brooks, sons of blues legend Lonnie Brooks, perform in their basement on Feb. 12 in Dolton, Ill. Ronnie says the blues was more vibrant in the days when his father came to the Chicago Caryn Rousseau, The Associated Press

[Photo] Chicago blues scene wanes as the venerable genre grows tired

By Caryn Rousseau • Jul 9, 2008
This 1924 photo provided by the French Olympic Committee VIA United States Olympic Committee Photo Archive shows a game of rugby being played at the 1924 Olympics in France. There have been bigger, more mainstream sports dropped from the Olympic docket. The Associated Press

[Photo] The events that didn’t make it to Beijing

By John Marshall • Jul 8, 2008
Rick Ronstadt, firefighter with the Garden Grove, Calif. fire department, works on the Basin Complex Fire on the east side of Highway One near Esalen Institute in Monterey County in Big Sur, Calif., on Monday. The fire has charred 117 square miles in the The Associated Press

[Photo] Resources strained as wildfires continue to burn in southwest

By Sue Major Holmes • Jul 8, 2008
Riders in the breakaway group, William Frischkorn of the U.S., new overall leader Romain Feillu of France, Paolo Longo Borghini of Italy and stage winner Samuel Dumoulin of France, left to right, strain during the third stage of the Tour de France between The Associated Press

[Photo] Tour leader Feillu hopes to rebuild cycling’s image

By Jerome Pugmire • Jul 8, 2008
Ted Gross of Freeport, Ill., shows a stained glass art picture he made of his son Ryan playing soccer on June 11. Since retiring after 41 years, Gross has found a second career in stained glass. Jane Lethlean, The Associated Press

[Photo] Illinois style: Freeport works in stained glass

By Jane Lethlean • Jul 7, 2008
Firefighter Vince Felix, of Santa Barbara, Calif., shoots a flare gun unto a hillside during a backburn operation on Highway 1 in Big Sur, Calif., on Sunday. Firefighters continue to fight the Basin Complex Fire in the Los Padres National Forest near Big Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press

[Photo] Wildfires rage through Santa Barbara

By Christina Hoag • Jul 7, 2008
Chicago Cubs outfielders Mark DeRosa, left, Reed Johnson, center, and Kosuke Fukudome celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 in a baseball game on Sunday in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, The Associated Press

[Photo] Cubs top Cardinals to extend lead in division

By R.B. Fallstrom – The Associated Press • Jul 7, 2008
Chicago Bulls General Manager John Paxson introduces first-round draft pick Derrick Rose on Monday. The Associated Press

[Photo] Bulls hope to blossom with Rose leading way

Jul 1, 2008
Tiger Woods holds onto his knee as he comes out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego on June 14. Woods said his left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and ex The Associated Press

[Photo] A better Tiger Woods?

By DOUG FERGUSON – The Associated Press • Jul 1, 2008
Fire Captain-Division Supervisor Todd Tindill hikes down a hill to help firefighters contain the West Fire near Stirling City, Calif., Monday. Hundreds of wildfires burned across central and northern California for a second week Monday. The Associated Press

[Photo] Wildfires force firefighters to pick their battles

By SCOTT LINDLAW • Jul 1, 2008
National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration workers survey the damage left by the crash of two medical helicopters Monday in Flagstaff, Ariz. A total of six persons died and one victim is still critical from the mid-air colli The Associated Press

[Photo] Medical helicopter crash raises concerns

By AMANDA LEE MYERS and CHRIS KAHN • Jul 1, 2008
Some of the 60 city vehicles spray-painted by vandals while they were parked across from Orlando city hall late Saturday night. Investigators say the culprits spray-painted notes such as "Obama smokes crack" and a racial epithet. They also left Michael Lowe, The Associated Press

[Photo] Graffiti trashes cars, presidential hopeful

By The Associated Press • Jun 30, 2008
Janko Tipsarevic in action during his second round against Andy Roddick at Wimbledon on Thursday. Alastair Grant, The Associated Press

[Photo] Upsets claim Sharapova, Roddick at Wimbledon

By Steven Wine • Jun 27, 2008
 

[Photo] Gun ban ruling has Chicago thinking it’s next

By Don Babwin • Jun 27, 2008
Kanye West attends a fashion show in Paris, on Feb. 28. In a rant on his blog written Tuesday, West defended himself from criticism over his delayed performance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Thibault Camus, The Associated Press

[Photo] Kanye West rails against Bonnaroo criticism

By Jake Coyle • Jun 26, 2008
In this file image released by Fox Seachlight pictures, actresses Ellen Page, second left, Olivia Thirlby, second right, and Allison Janney, right, are shown in a scene from the film, "Juno". Doane Gregory, The Associated Press

[Photo] Has pregnancy become a teenage fad?

By Megan K. Scott • Jun 26, 2008
In this June 15 file photo, Tiger Woods holds on to his left knee after teeing off on the second hole during the fourth round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Charlie Riedel, The Associated Press

[Photo] Tiger on the mend after second knee operation

By DOUG FERGUSON – The Associated Press • Jun 25, 2008
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich looks from a helicopter over flood damage from the Mississippi River near Quincy, Ill., on Wednesday. Already weakened by impeachment talk, ongoing feuds with lawmakers, a federal investigation of his administration and the c Paul Beaty, The Associated Press

[Photo] Floodwaters continue to damage crops

By The Associated Press • Jun 25, 2008
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union members and supporters rally in front of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., on Monday.. A new contract for more than 35,000 state employees represented by AFSCME is still at Seth Perlman,The Associated Press

[Photo] State employees push for end to contract stalemate

By Nguyen Huy Vu • Jun 24, 2008
Susan Kantor

[Photo] Breaking down the Cubs-White Sox series

By Steve Contorno • Jun 20, 2008
Susan Kantor

[Photo] The Crosstown Classic: Round One

By Rick Gano – The Associated Press • Jun 20, 2008
A homemade sign sits in front of submerged corn crops near U.S. 20 and South Springfield Road near Freeport, Ill. Monday. Heavy flooding in the Midwest has raised the price of crops, especially corn. Joe Tamborello The Journal-Standard for The Associated Press

[Photo] Midwest flood waters drive up national crop prices

By Daniel Johnson • Jun 20, 2008
Confetti flies as the Boston Celtics celebrate their 131-92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA basketball Championship in Boston on Tuesday. Bill Sikes, The Associated Press

[Photo] Banner 17: Celtics add to record championship haul

By Jimmy Golen – The Associated Press • Jun 18, 2008
In this Nov. 17, 2007 file photo, Kansas State forward Michael Beasley drives during a college basketball game against Western Illinois in Manhattan, Kan. Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley? The Chicago Bulls have the No. 1 pick in the draft and a choice to Charlie Riedel, The Associated Press

[Photo] Beasley makes his case to Bulls during pre-draft workout

Jun 18, 2008
In this May 26 file photo, New York Mets manager Willie Randolph sits in the dugout before the start of the Major League Baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium in New York. After weeks of speculation that his job was in jeopardy, Willi Seth Wenig, The Associated Press

[Photo] Knee surgery ends Tiger’s season

By DOUG FERGUSON – The Associated Press • Jun 18, 2008
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers talks with Kevin Garnett during play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals Sunday in Los Angeles. Kevork Djansezian, The Associated Press

[Photo] Celtics hope to wrap up Finals in Boston

By Tom Withers • Jun 17, 2008
 

[Photo] Floodwater, mosquitoes a health risk for Midwest

Jun 17, 2008
Baseball fans leave Doubleday Field as a thunderstorm cancelled the Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Monday. The Chicago Cubs were scheduled to play the San Diego Padres in what was to be the final year of the exhibition game. Mike Groll, The Associated Press

[Photo] Severe weather washes out final Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown

By John Kekis • Jun 17, 2008
Pedestrians walk past a marquee supporting same sex marriage hanging above a Castro district strorefront in San Francisco on Monday. Local licensing clerks expanded their hours and religious conservatives warned of a backlash as California stood poised to Eric Risberg, The Associated Press

[Photo] California counties begin issuing gay marriage licenses

By Lisa Leff • Jun 17, 2008
University of Iowa quarterback Jake Christensen, right, loads sand bags into a front end loader with other members of the team at the Coralville, Iowa, Streets Department facility Wednesday. Floodwaters in the Iowa City, Iowa, and Coralville areas continu Brian Ray, The Associated Press

[Photo] University of Iowa under water

Jun 16, 2008
A stack of posters promote a referendum on the Allegheny County 10 percent tax on poured alcoholic drinks in Pittsburgh on Friday. Keith Srakocic, The Associated Press

[Photo] Increased tax brews trouble for Pittsburgh drinkers

By Ramesh Santanam • Jun 16, 2008
Former Illini D. A. Points chips onto the first green during the second round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Friday in San Diego. The Pekin, Ill., native finished the tournament in a tie for 69th place at 15-over par. Lenny Ignelzi, The Associated Press

[Photo] Former Illini wrap up campaigns during wild Sunday at U.S. Open

By Wes Anderson • Jun 16, 2008
Workers separate tomatoes at the sprawling Central de Abastos market in Mexico City on Tuesday. In response to the recent salmonella outbreak, major Mexican tomato growers have stopped shipments to the United States while U.S. authorities investigate the Gregory Bull, The Associated Press

[Photo] Tainted tomatoes continue to plague U.S.

By Lauran NeerGaard • Jun 13, 2008
Steve Stricker hits out of a bunker on the 12th green during the first round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Thursday in San Diego. Matt Slocum, The Associated Press

[Photo] Former Illini contend at U.S. Open

By Wes Anderson • Jun 13, 2008
Shown are Canadian Hot House Tomatoes at a produce seller at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration has released a list of farming locations, including Canada, California, and Hawaii, that it believes are Matt Rourke, The Associated Press

[Photo] Champaign restaurants, grocery stores trash tomatoes after recall

By Renee Chacko • Jun 11, 2008
Flood waters wash out a roadway Monday in Lake Delton, Wis. A dam gave way under severe flooding Monday, unleashing a current that ripped homes off their foundations and down the Wisconsin River. Andy Manis, The Associated Press

[Photo] Midwest dams threatened by floodwaters

By Ryan J. Foley • Jun 10, 2008
David Shepard removes a stuffed king salmon from his flooded home on Sunday in Edinburgh, Ind. As much as 11 inches of rain swamped the state Saturday. Matt Kryger, The Associated Press

[Photo] Damage costs unknown after storms hit Indiana University

By Megan Meyer • Jun 10, 2008
Debris from an overturned semi tractor trailer and a van are scattered across both lanes of Interstate 57 at Stuenkel Road in Will County, Illinois on Saturday evening. Police said one person was injured on Interstate 57, a 3-mile swath of which was close Mike Voss, The Kankakee Daily Journal

[Photo] Cleanup underway with more storms forecasted

By The Associated Press • Jun 9, 2008
Chef Grant Achatz looks across the Alinea Restaurant kitchen at his small army of chefs, and servers as they create the nationally acclaimed food creations in Chicago on April 3. Alinea, means "new train of thought," and that is precisely what 34-year-old Charles Rex Arbogast, The Associated Press

[Photo] Brilliant chef battles tongue cancer

By Helen O’Neill • Jun 9, 2008
Jayson Collett fills sandbags in Decatur, Ill. on Thursday. Strong storms rumbled through central Illinois this week, leading to widespread flooding. Susan Kantor

[Photo] At least one person dead after ‘powerful’ storms, tornadoes

By Don Babwin • Jun 6, 2008
A cornfield is flooded at Lake Decatur in Decatur, Ill., Thursday following powerful thunderstorms that spawned at least two tornadoes in Illinois this week. Continued storms could pose a threat for farmers. Susan Kantor

[Photo] Active storm season concerns farmers

By Katie O’Connell • Jun 6, 2008
The new Ocean Spray energy drink called Cranergy is photographed during a promotional event on May 15 in New York. Ocean Spray recently launched Cranergy Energy Juice Drink, a low-calorie beverage that is sweetened with Splenda and caffeinated with green Mary Altaffer, The Associated Press

[Photo] Energy drinks try appealing to niche audiences

By Megan K. Scott • Jun 4, 2008
Susan Kantor

[Photo] Bloomington man rediscovers roller skates

By Scott Richardson • Jun 3, 2008
Stephen Colbert wears a Princeton cap and jacket as he holds up an award mounted on a mirror given to him after addressing 2,611 Princeton graduates-to-be assembled at Class Day, which is held each year the day before commencement, on Monday in Princeton, Susan Kantor

[Photo] Colbert to ’08 Princeton grads: Please don’t change the world

By Kelly Lack • Jun 3, 2008
Residents walk past a sign which forbids foreigners to pass in Beijing on April 21. A document issued Monday by the Beijing organizing committee spells out guidelines for foreigners at the Olympics. Greg Baker, The Associated Press

[Photo] Olympics attendees face tight restrictions

By Stephen Wade • Jun 3, 2008
A Blu-ray DVD player is displayed at Best Buy on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Blu-ray stomped HD DVD to become the standard format for high-definition movie discs, but it could take years before Hollywood studios and manufacturers can claim victory over the Ric Francis, The Associated Press

[Photo] Blu-ray DVD format may not dominate for years

By Ryan Nakashima • Jun 2, 2008
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