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What’s Wrong With the Chicago Bulls?
advertisement Starting the season five-up and five-down is cause for concern with the Chicago Bulls. The roster assembled this summer is taking time to adjust and jell, the results of which can be seen nightly on the floor.
Audit: IL employee used state investments for personal gain
By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — At least one former employee of Illinois ’ beleaguered prepaid tuition program personally benefited by the investment firms the program contracted with in 2010 and 2011, according to an audit released Wednesday . George Egan , former director of portfolio management for College Illinois! , and others also were given combined bonuses of $176,003 after resigning or being fired.
As Deadline Nears, Free Tax Preparation Still Available for Military Personnel and Their Families
CHICAGO , March 29, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Under normal circumstances, many people put off the time-consuming task of filing their tax returns. But for military personnel and their families that are already facing unique challenges, tax season only adds to the stress of trying to maintain a sense of normal life.
Charlie Sheen’s Ex Brooke Mueller Is Not in Rehab
Brooke Mueller is doing fine, under the circumstances. Internet reports surfaced that Charlie Sheen ‘s estranged wife checked into rehab over the holiday weekend, but she insists that’s not true.
Illinois Supreme Court: Police Dispatcher’s Tip To Drug Dealer Was Not A Crime
While a police officer tipping off a drug dealer about an ongoing investigation certainly sounds illegal, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that it actually is not. Carmecita Williams, a police dispatcher in suburban Glenwood, was found guilty of official misconduct and sentenced to two years of probation after reportedly contacting the father of her son and telling him police had discovered his drug dealing, the Associated Press reports.
Searching for missing Carmel teen in KY
LOUISVILLE, KY (WISH) – A Carmel couple is in Louisville, Kentucky desperately searching for their missing son. According to the 18 year old’s phone records his last phone call was to his mother on Thursday, October 28th.
How to take (and make) better photos (Digital Trends)
There’s something about digital cameras that makes people want to take pictures of everything – and most of those are really bad pictures. Here are some shooting and editing tips that will save you time and maybe even keep you from that horrible moment where you realize you have a memory card entirely full of useless photos.
Facebook Sues Faceporn, Cites Copyright Infringement (PC Magazine)
Facebook has filed another lawsuit, this time against Faceporn.com, an x-rated social-networking site. Facebook filed suit on Oct.
Durbin Familiar with New White House Chief of Staff
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin knows the new White House Chief of Staff well.
Pat Tillman’s family hopes to get truth in own way (AP)
NEW YORK – Pat Tillman’s mother doesn’t want any more congressional hearings or official inquiries. Mary Tillman still doesn’t believe she’s been given anything close to satisfactory answers as to how her son died, or why the circumstances of his death were reported incorrectly for so long.