Von Ormy Mayor Doesn't Regret Fireworks Decision (KSAT San Antonio)

Hours before the new year, the city of Von Ormy allowed a fireworks vendor to begin selling despite a county declaration banning their use.

Impeachment panel: 'Let's get moving on this' (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)

SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois House panel inched closer Wednesday to recommending the impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Couple simplifies by moving atop their shop (Chicago Sun-Times)

KEWANEE, Ill. — Sue and Will Sagmoen no longer commute to their business in Kewanee and no longer have lawns to mow and leaves to rake around their suburban home. Frequent trips to Chicago start with a walk down the block to the Amtrak station to catch the Illinois Zephyr.

Shifting winds change fire's course (Boulder Daily Camera)

A subdivision near Lefthand Canyon Drive is potentially in the path of a grassfire that was still burning early Thursday morning. The Olde Stage Road Fire, which has scorched approximately 1,800 acres, was slowly moving toward Crestview Estates at about 2 a.m., according to Boulder County officials. The blaze was being pushed by winds that have reportedly shifted direction, forcing the flames ...

Pressing and trapping lead to wins for Hornet basketball teams (The Cape Ann Beacon)

While most fans flock to basketball games to see the offensive fireworks the sport regularly has on display, defense has been the real key to success for the Manchester Essex basketball teams so far this season.