http://www.newstin.com/us/illinois Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66672257 The television image of fugitive murder suspect Nicholas Sheley's mug shot was fresh in Samantha Butler's mind as she ventured out to get dinner for the family, warning her relatives to lock the door behind her. Police arrested... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:59:59 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66672257 2008-07-05T20:59:59Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66642408 R. Buckminster Fuller, the visionary designer enjoying a resurgence of interest 25 years after his death, is the subject of a new exhibit in New York. And in Illinois, his fans are working to preserve two of his geodesic domes.... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:39:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66642408 2008-07-05T14:39:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66664892 Movement to eat food grown close to home is gaining traction A movement to eat food grown close to home is gaining traction, driven by a desire to eat fresher produce, support local farmers and reduce the carbon pollution... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:39:33 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66664892 2008-07-05T19:39:33Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66679112 CHICAGO (CBS) ― When Quincy, Ill. And Cedar Rapids, Iowa were ravaged by floods last month, there was a human toll paid in damaged property and lost homes, but there was also a toll exacted on pets. "The people that lost their... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:50:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66679112 2008-07-05T22:50:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66666323 Q : Could you elaborate on a comment you made in your June 8 column about purchasing wine from outside of Illinois? Specifically you said that Illinois law now prohibits residents from using out-of-state retailers. I receive... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:59:12 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66666323 2008-07-05T19:59:12Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66655041 Vicksburg was in my rear-view mirror when I took my car onto the fabled Highway 61 on my way home to Illinois. Just like the other 49 states, there are pockets of history everywhere in Mississippi, and I found such a place in... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:41:39 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66655041 2008-07-05T16:41:39Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66645440 by Matthew Hay Brown President Bush used his weekly radio address this morning to talk about an American creed. The Democrats are using theirs to talk about Republican filibusters and the Medicare bill. "Just last month, they... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:29:56 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66645440 2008-07-05T15:29:56Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66638131 More anti-war figures are voicing their opinions about contradictory and confusing statements regarding Iraq made Thursday by presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama, and the news is clearly not good for his... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:58:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66638131 2008-07-05T13:58:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66641495 GIBSON CITY – Howard Arthur Monical Sr. of Gibson City has seen more of the world in his 82 years than most people ever will. As he drank coffee recently wearing a Korean veteran's cap, he told harrowing stories of serving in... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:16:38 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66641495 2008-07-05T14:16:38Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66641626 Watch as the North American species of butterflies zip around the screened exhibit, past the pond, alighting on flowers and plants native to Illinois. The exhibit also features a window into the 'pupa room' where guests can... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:38:45 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66641626 2008-07-05T14:38:45Z