AltWeeklies Wire
State Farm Clarifies its iPhone Policynew
Although the company allows insurance on iPhones to be sold, local underwriters, who are divided into zones, have discretion to give an ultimate yea or nay.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
08-16-2007 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Even a Ding-a-ling Can Make a Ding Dongnew
And they don't have to taste like cardboard and Styrofoam.
Illinois Times |
Julianne Glatz |
08-16-2007 |
Food+Drink
Twice Burnednew
Aidah Mahmood waited 35 years for justice.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
08-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Durbin Presses for Investigation into Brad Will's Murdernew
The senator from Illinois has written to the State Department, asking that they formally investigate last year's killing of the independent journalist in Mexico.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
08-16-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Wil Maring, Keeper of the Farmnew
The singer-songwriter finds her place in rural Illinois.
Illinois Times |
C.D. Stelzer |
08-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wil Maring
August Amusements at the Illinois Statehousenew
With help from Will Rogers.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-09-2007 |
Commentary
Why Nobody Takes the Gov. Seriously Anymorenew
I don't know how Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich thinks he can govern effectively for the rest of his second term if he stays on this crazy course.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
08-09-2007 |
Commentary
Getting the Skinny on Farm Subsidiesnew
Nonprofit website provides tools to help track the cash.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
08-02-2007 |
Politics
Dead Man Talks About Journalismnew
Most news organizations today are gripped by fear; if they’re not cutting back, they’re selling out.
Illinois Times |
Roland Klose |
08-02-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Illinois to Governor: Stay Out!new
Lawmakers, already stuck in the longest-ever overtime session, try to get a budget agreement by keeping the governor out of the discussions.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
08-02-2007 |
Politics
Experimenting With Science-Fresh Cornnew
Are there any sights, sounds, and smells more evocative of a Midwest summer than those of fresh corn on the cob waiting to be shucked?
Illinois Times |
Julianne Glatz |
08-02-2007 |
Food+Drink
No-beg Zone: Springfiled's Anti-panhandling Ordinancenew
Illinois considers fines or community service for panhandling.
Illinois Times |
Amanda Robert |
08-02-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Nuns Fight Lead Poisoning Tragedy in Perunew
Stories travel between La Oroya, Peru, Springfield, Illnois and between the Dominican sisters in each city who have stepped forward to share them on behalf of those silenced by Doe Run Peru, the company whose metal smelter is accused of spewing lead and other life-threatening toxins.
Illinois Times |
Amanda Robert |
08-02-2007 |
International
Tags: international
Religious Leader Indicted for Failing to Abate Asbestosnew
Earlier this month, a grand jury indicted Ray Landers and his nonprofit religious organization, Equipping the Saints Ministry International Inc., on eight counts of environmental crimes apiece.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
07-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
The Handsome Man and the Good Wifenew
It helps to have someone who shares your delusions.
Illinois Times |
Doug Bybee Sr. |
07-26-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
