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The Buffalo Grove village board unanimously passed a new ethics ordinance, after trustees engaged in a long debate over one of its provisions, the creation of an ethics panel. Full Story »

Most of the Republicans running for governor oppose selling a little-used new state prison in remote northwestern Illinois to the federal government, a move that could bring 100 terrorist detainees to the facility. Full Story »

Supporters of Libertyville High School's fine arts program celebrated the school board's approval of a plan to build a campus gallery with some visual artwork of their own. Full Story »

If the racing industry succeeds in convincing the Illinois Legislature to allow video gaming machines at tracks and off-track betting parlors, Arlington Heights will probably approve them for Arlington Park. Full Story »

The attorneys defending Circuit Judge David Hall against a DUI charge asked Monday to have Advocate Condell Medical Center held in contempt of court. Full Story »

Lake Zurich-based Fenwal Inc., a global medical technology company focused on improving blood collection, separation, safety and availability, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fenwal approval to market Interpol platelet additive solution. Full Story »

Aurora Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 16 year old girl. Alisha House has been missing from her home in western Aurora since about 3 p.m. on November 30. Full Story »

Geneva's boys basketball team will have a unique home court advantage when it hosts Yorkville on Tuesday at the Mack Olson Gymnasium. Full Story »

The controversial early release of state prisoners under Gov. Pat Quinn underscores his inability to lead, argues primary challenger Comptroller Dan Hynes. Full Story »

Here's the latest sign of how far the Bulls have slipped: Tuesday's game between the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers and blowout-prone Bulls lost the fan vote to be shown nationwide on NBA TV. Full Story »

Kobe Bryant broke his right index finger last Friday against Minnesota. He continued to play, but the following night in Utah, suffered from stomach flu and needed intravenous fluids before the game and at halftime. Full Story »

With nothing but pride left to play for, Bears coach Lovie Smith remains steadfast in his approach of playing to win every game, regardless of how unrealistic that may be. Full Story »

Lovie Smith was still explaining his decision Monday to challenge the "incomplete" call on the pass to tight end Greg Olsen with just less than five minutes remaining that resulted in the Bears using two timeouts Sunday against the Packers. Full Story »

The search for a new Fire coach continues, and technical director Frank Klopas insists on taking his time to make the right choice. Full Story »

Paul Petrino pronounces Illinois as "Illi-noise" and believes the Illini beat USC in the 2008 Rose Bowl. Full Story »

Engineering Systems Inc., a national forensic and consulting engineering company, broke ground on its new building in Aurora at 4215 Campus Drive. Full Story »

Caterpillar Inc. and China Yuchai International Limited have signed a joint-venture agreement to establish a company to provide remanufacturing services for Yuchai diesel engines and components and certain Caterpillar diesel engines and components. Full Story »

H. Lundbeck, Denmark, announced that it named Sean Nolan chief executive officer of its U.S. business, Lundbeck Inc., succeeding Jeffrey S. Aronin. Full Story »

Stevenson High School and student journalists at the Statesman newspaper sorely need intervention to heal their damaged relationship. Full Story »

The Association for Individual Development will offer Red Cross lifeguard training starting on Monday, Dec. 28. The training will be completed on Thursday, Dec. 31. The cost of the training is $200. Full Story »

That moment on New Year's Day when Anne Gulotta of Barrington will wave to the crowd and vast TV audience from her perch on a colorful float in the joyous Rose Parade was made possible by a crushing and painful sadness. Full Story »

A majority of Democrats running for lieutenant governor were critical of Gov. Pat Quinn's early release prison program Monday even though they could end up running on a ticket with him next year. Full Story »

Better get used to that detour around Spartan Drive at Elgin Community College. Full Story »

Elgin leaders on Wednesday are expected to OK their $277 million spending plan for 2010. On paper, it is balanced; but in reality, city leaders still must cut $1.5 million from the fire department's budget. Full Story »

Retired Des Plaines police Det. Rafael Tovar remembers the terrifying discovery as investigators dug up the 29 bodies buried at John Wayne Gacy's home. Full Story »