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list updated 5/12/2008 1:16 AM
1 - Cardamone says he'll continue with fight to clear his name
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Michael Cardamone lost his good name, a promising career, irreplaceable family moments and his freedom. FULL STORY
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Michael Cardamone lost his good name, a promising career, irreplaceable family moments and his freedom. FULL STORY
2 - Police still seeking people who fled car after accident killed 2, injured 3
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Hit-and-run accidents are not unheard of. From time to time, motorists drive off after hitting a car or pedestrian. FULL STORY
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Hit-and-run accidents are not unheard of. From time to time, motorists drive off after hitting a car or pedestrian. FULL STORY
3 - Police seek two from fatal tollway crash
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Police are looking for two people who fled the scene of a Friday-night crash on I-90 near Route 31 that killed a 5-year-old boy and a woman who had been riding in the same vehicle with them. FULL STORY
By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Police are looking for two people who fled the scene of a Friday-night crash on I-90 near Route 31 that killed a 5-year-old boy and a woman who had been riding in the same vehicle with them. FULL STORY
4 - Cubs start new streak
By John Lemon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
It hasn't taken long for the Cubs to remove the bad taste from their recent 2-4 road trip. FULL STORY
By John Lemon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
It hasn't taken long for the Cubs to remove the bad taste from their recent 2-4 road trip. FULL STORY
5 - Morgan Freeman returns to Broadway to show his vulnerability
Associated Press
Posted 5/9/2008
Morgan Freeman has returned to Broadway with one goal in mind: to try to kill the Morgan Freeman you know and love. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/9/2008
Morgan Freeman has returned to Broadway with one goal in mind: to try to kill the Morgan Freeman you know and love. FULL STORY
6 - Bulls make right move -- for all the wrong reasons
By Mike Imrem | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/11/2008
The Bulls finally made some sense by letting Mike D'Antoni go to the Knicks instead of persuading him to come here. FULL STORY
By Mike Imrem | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/11/2008
The Bulls finally made some sense by letting Mike D'Antoni go to the Knicks instead of persuading him to come here. FULL STORY
7 - Media's different set of rules for Obama
Posted 5/12/2008
What will the news media and the voters do about these Democratic nominees? FULL STORY
Posted 5/12/2008
What will the news media and the voters do about these Democratic nominees? FULL STORY
8 - Sox' Floyd not up to task this time
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
There are no gimmes in major-league baseball, but Sunday's game against the Mariners stacked up nicer than most for the White Sox. FULL STORY
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
There are no gimmes in major-league baseball, but Sunday's game against the Mariners stacked up nicer than most for the White Sox. FULL STORY
9 - D'oh -- D'Antoni to Knicks
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
After a week of courting Mike D'Antoni, the Bulls still had reservations, while the New York Knicks reached for the company checkbook. FULL STORY
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
After a week of courting Mike D'Antoni, the Bulls still had reservations, while the New York Knicks reached for the company checkbook. FULL STORY
10 - Piniella uses caution, gives Soriano a rest
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Cubs manager Lou Piniella said the explanation that left fielder Alfonso Soriano gave the media as to why he ran the bases hesitantly in Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks was news to him. FULL STORY
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Cubs manager Lou Piniella said the explanation that left fielder Alfonso Soriano gave the media as to why he ran the bases hesitantly in Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks was news to him. FULL STORY
11 - 'Disappointed' Angelo isn't hedging on Benson
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Bears general manager Jerry Angelo expressed disappointment that running back Cedric Benson put himself in a situation last weekend that resulted in his arrest near Austin Texas, but Angelo said the team isn't rushing to judgment in the case and that he expects Benson to be at training camp FULL STORY
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Bears general manager Jerry Angelo expressed disappointment that running back Cedric Benson put himself in a situation last weekend that resulted in his arrest near Austin Texas, but Angelo said the team isn't rushing to judgment in the case and that he expects Benson to be at training camp FULL STORY
12 - Drive carefully or pay the price in McHenry County
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
If you crash into a guardrail while driving along a McHenry County road, repairing dents and scrapes on your vehicle may not be the only thing that's going to cost you an arm and a leg. FULL STORY
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
If you crash into a guardrail while driving along a McHenry County road, repairing dents and scrapes on your vehicle may not be the only thing that's going to cost you an arm and a leg. FULL STORY
13 - From inevitable -- to the exit?
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton began her presidential quest armed with talent, tenacity, fame, money, connections and a team that knew how to win. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton began her presidential quest armed with talent, tenacity, fame, money, connections and a team that knew how to win. FULL STORY
14 - Campton Hills police are ready for off-roading
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
The Campton Hills Police Department soon will be the proud owner of a new Ford Expedition. FULL STORY
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
The Campton Hills Police Department soon will be the proud owner of a new Ford Expedition. FULL STORY
15 - Maddux stopping to smell the ivy these days
By Barry Rozner | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
Suddenly, chicks dig a well-located changeup. While that may be overstating it a bit, it does seem a majority of baseball fans have finally tired of the steroid era and are looking to those who have done it the honest and intelligent way. FULL STORY
By Barry Rozner | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
Suddenly, chicks dig a well-located changeup. While that may be overstating it a bit, it does seem a majority of baseball fans have finally tired of the steroid era and are looking to those who have done it the honest and intelligent way. FULL STORY
16 - Rapper DMX arrested on drug, animal cruelty charges
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
DMX was arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges following an overnight raid on the rapper's house Friday, authorities said. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
DMX was arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges following an overnight raid on the rapper's house Friday, authorities said. FULL STORY
17 - With no Nash, no guarantee D'Antoni's system will work
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
Here are three reasons why the Bulls shouldn't be too broken-hearted about missing out on former Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni: FULL STORY
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
Here are three reasons why the Bulls shouldn't be too broken-hearted about missing out on former Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni: FULL STORY
18 - Democrats who may vote McCain
Posted 5/11/2008
We are part of the many Democrats that will definitely vote for John McCain if Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination to run for president. FULL STORY
Posted 5/11/2008
We are part of the many Democrats that will definitely vote for John McCain if Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination to run for president. FULL STORY
19 - Future might be now with Forte
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/5/2008
Running back Matt Forte claims he was drafted in the second round to create competition, not controversy. FULL STORY
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/5/2008
Running back Matt Forte claims he was drafted in the second round to create competition, not controversy. FULL STORY
20 - Race through Amazin' Elgin
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Since 2001, you've seen it on TV as pairs race around the world. FULL STORY
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Since 2001, you've seen it on TV as pairs race around the world. FULL STORY
21 - Surprise: You're starting
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Sean Gallagher learned he would be the Cubs' starting pitcher 45 minutes prior to Sunday's game against Arizona. FULL STORY
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Sean Gallagher learned he would be the Cubs' starting pitcher 45 minutes prior to Sunday's game against Arizona. FULL STORY
22 - Ward's a big hit for Cubs
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Sweeping Pittsburgh twice this season was one thing. Razing Arizona three straight is another matter entirely. FULL STORY
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Sweeping Pittsburgh twice this season was one thing. Razing Arizona three straight is another matter entirely. FULL STORY
23 - Police beat
Daily Herald Staff Reports
Posted 5/12/2008
The blotter for Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Reports
Posted 5/12/2008
The blotter for Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling FULL STORY
24 - Lombard brunch survives harsh weather
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Someone forgot to send Mother Nature a card for Mother's Day, and she cried all morning long. FULL STORY
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Someone forgot to send Mother Nature a card for Mother's Day, and she cried all morning long. FULL STORY
25 - Awana founder reflects on accidental success
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
As he turned 90 last week, Art Rorheim looked back on a life of ministry whose influence has reached more than tens of thousands of churches in 100 countries -- all largely by accident. FULL STORY
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
As he turned 90 last week, Art Rorheim looked back on a life of ministry whose influence has reached more than tens of thousands of churches in 100 countries -- all largely by accident. FULL STORY
26 - What to expect on last day
By David Beery | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Federal prosecutors termed Antoin "Tony" Rezko's alleged crimes a "pay-to-play scheme on steroids" when they indicted him in 2006. FULL STORY
By David Beery | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Federal prosecutors termed Antoin "Tony" Rezko's alleged crimes a "pay-to-play scheme on steroids" when they indicted him in 2006. FULL STORY
27 - Drug cartel kills another Mexican cop
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
The No. 2 police officer in a Mexican border city across from Texas was shot dead Saturday, the latest high-ranking official killed in an onslaught of attacks blamed on gangs resisting a crackdown. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
The No. 2 police officer in a Mexican border city across from Texas was shot dead Saturday, the latest high-ranking official killed in an onslaught of attacks blamed on gangs resisting a crackdown. FULL STORY
28 - Illinois woman wants her exotic cat back
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
Authorities in Central Illinois have seized an exotic cat from a woman who was keeping it as a pet without a permit. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
Authorities in Central Illinois have seized an exotic cat from a woman who was keeping it as a pet without a permit. FULL STORY
29 - Pat Tillman's mother puzzled, knows there's more to the story
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Mary Tillman sat down at Anderson's Bookstore in Naperville on Saturday with the best intentions of keeping the conversation light in honor of Mother's Day. FULL STORY
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Mary Tillman sat down at Anderson's Bookstore in Naperville on Saturday with the best intentions of keeping the conversation light in honor of Mother's Day. FULL STORY
30 - Buehrle's message is a big hit
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/9/2008
Jermaine Dye homered for the third straight game and Juan Uribe added a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth to help the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Thursday. FULL STORY
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/9/2008
Jermaine Dye homered for the third straight game and Juan Uribe added a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth to help the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Thursday. FULL STORY
31 - Tests find drug traces in Lake Michigan
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
Chicago officials say the city's drinking water is safe despite recent tests that found trace amounts of pharmaceuticals and an insect repellent. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
Chicago officials say the city's drinking water is safe despite recent tests that found trace amounts of pharmaceuticals and an insect repellent. FULL STORY
32 - Wood's new slider gets the job done
By Lindsey Willhite | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2008
Unhappy with his command of his slider, Kerry Wood decided to re-grip it and not rip it so hard. FULL STORY
By Lindsey Willhite | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2008
Unhappy with his command of his slider, Kerry Wood decided to re-grip it and not rip it so hard. FULL STORY
33 - Ward double lifts Cubs over Arizona
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
Daryle Ward was so sure he would play in the majors that he practiced his signature as a kid. He may get a few autograph requests after his latest big hit. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/11/2008
Daryle Ward was so sure he would play in the majors that he practiced his signature as a kid. He may get a few autograph requests after his latest big hit. FULL STORY
34 - Fowles finding Sky to her liking
By Patricia Babcock McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/9/2008
Having only recently figured out where Michigan Avenue and the Target nearest to her apartment is, Sylvia Fowles admitted that her knowledge of Chicago geography is still lacking. But only to a point. FULL STORY
By Patricia Babcock McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/9/2008
Having only recently figured out where Michigan Avenue and the Target nearest to her apartment is, Sylvia Fowles admitted that her knowledge of Chicago geography is still lacking. But only to a point. FULL STORY
35 - Paxson may meet with Johnson as coaching search continues
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/8/2008
Things were quiet Wednesday in the Bulls' coaching search as it appears general manager John Paxson plans to meet with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson before making any move. FULL STORY
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/8/2008
Things were quiet Wednesday in the Bulls' coaching search as it appears general manager John Paxson plans to meet with former Dallas coach Avery Johnson before making any move. FULL STORY
36 - Soriano, Cubs sprint past Diamondbacks
By John Lemon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Just when it looked like the Cubs were going to run themselves out of Saturday's game, they ended up running away with a second straight win over the team with the best record in baseball. FULL STORY
By John Lemon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
Just when it looked like the Cubs were going to run themselves out of Saturday's game, they ended up running away with a second straight win over the team with the best record in baseball. FULL STORY
37 - Piniella 'explains' recent road trip
By Lindsey Willhite | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2008
The Cubs' lack of offense on their recent road trip -- 3 runs or fewer in five of the six games -- inspired Lou Piniella to coin a word Friday. FULL STORY
By Lindsey Willhite | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2008
The Cubs' lack of offense on their recent road trip -- 3 runs or fewer in five of the six games -- inspired Lou Piniella to coin a word Friday. FULL STORY
38 - Students plan Relay For Life
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Ben Gaddis and his classmates at St. Charles North High School have their minds set on making a difference before graduation day. FULL STORY
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Ben Gaddis and his classmates at St. Charles North High School have their minds set on making a difference before graduation day. FULL STORY
39 - Fallon move to late night even closer
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
Jimmy Fallon will officially be given the keys to NBC's "Late Night" franchise following Conan O'Brien's exit. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
Jimmy Fallon will officially be given the keys to NBC's "Late Night" franchise following Conan O'Brien's exit. FULL STORY
40 - Linebrink learned from Maddux
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
In one respect, Scott Linebrink couldn't believe Greg Maddux won his 350th career game Saturday night. FULL STORY
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
In one respect, Scott Linebrink couldn't believe Greg Maddux won his 350th career game Saturday night. FULL STORY
41 - University of Chicago students wrap up scavenger hunt
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
The list of 269 items is outrageous and seemingly impossible. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 5/12/2008
The list of 269 items is outrageous and seemingly impossible. FULL STORY
42 - Wolves take series to limit
Special to the Daily Herald
Posted 5/12/2008
The Chicago Wolves hammered out 4 power-play goals in quick succession during the second period Sunday, then clung to the lead and staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory over the IceHogs at the Rockford Metro Centre. FULL STORY
Special to the Daily Herald
Posted 5/12/2008
The Chicago Wolves hammered out 4 power-play goals in quick succession during the second period Sunday, then clung to the lead and staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory over the IceHogs at the Rockford Metro Centre. FULL STORY
43 - Making quick work of the Diamondbacks
By Mike Imrem | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
It's nice work if you can get it. Daryle Ward's 2008 salary is $1.2 million. Sunday he earned it by working one minute. If anything he was underpaid. FULL STORY
By Mike Imrem | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 5/12/2008
It's nice work if you can get it. Daryle Ward's 2008 salary is $1.2 million. Sunday he earned it by working one minute. If anything he was underpaid. FULL STORY
44 - Bullpen much more than Jenks, Linebrink
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2008
The White Sox have a traditional closer in Bobby Jenks. They have the veteran setup man in Scott Linebrink. FULL STORY
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2008
The White Sox have a traditional closer in Bobby Jenks. They have the veteran setup man in Scott Linebrink. FULL STORY
45 - Embattled Blagojevich's agenda could take hit with Rezko verdict
By John Patterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
While there is arguably no good time for a governor to have one of his political insiders on federal trial, the looming verdict in the case of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pal Tony Rezko likely couldn't come at a worse time. FULL STORY
By John Patterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
While there is arguably no good time for a governor to have one of his political insiders on federal trial, the looming verdict in the case of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pal Tony Rezko likely couldn't come at a worse time. FULL STORY
46 - Swisher's not hitting but he's not pouting, either
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/9/2008
Nick Swisher is still acting sort of goofy, and that's exactly what White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wants to see. FULL STORY
By Scot Gregor | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/9/2008
Nick Swisher is still acting sort of goofy, and that's exactly what White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wants to see. FULL STORY
47 - Lake County prostitution sting
Staff report
Posted 5/9/2008
A Deerfield Township woman was released on $100 bond after being charged with misdemeanors in connection with a prostitution service police say she was running from her home. FULL STORY
Staff report
Posted 5/9/2008
A Deerfield Township woman was released on $100 bond after being charged with misdemeanors in connection with a prostitution service police say she was running from her home. FULL STORY
48 - Hard-throwing Scherzer impresses
By John Lemon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
On the same week the Cubs celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout gem, they took their cuts against the latest flame-thrower with an electric right arm. FULL STORY
By John Lemon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2008
On the same week the Cubs celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout gem, they took their cuts against the latest flame-thrower with an electric right arm. FULL STORY
49 - Family and friends rally to help young breast cancer survivor
raise money
for a cure
By Ames Boykin | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Laura Hudgens realizes it was all a fluke. She wasn't one to regularly check her breasts. At 26, she spent her days more focused on her training specialist job at a real estate company and on having fun with friends. FULL STORY
By Ames Boykin | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2008
Laura Hudgens realizes it was all a fluke. She wasn't one to regularly check her breasts. At 26, she spent her days more focused on her training specialist job at a real estate company and on having fun with friends. FULL STORY
50 - Iraq war a cause for our recession
Posted 5/12/2008
While economists may disagree on the costs of the war and its effect on the recession, most recognize that there are trade-offs between Iraq spending and spending on domestic priorities. FULL STORY
Posted 5/12/2008
While economists may disagree on the costs of the war and its effect on the recession, most recognize that there are trade-offs between Iraq spending and spending on domestic priorities. FULL STORY
