Extra, Extra
- A ban on texting while driving has advanced in Springfield.
- The trial of Sister Marie Myriam Marot finally proceeded today after a judge ruled she could continue to wear her habit to the trial.
- Fox Chicago takes a look at Daniel Bora, a Chicago police officer who has been sued at least 20 times and has cost the city $4 million.
- The state's smoking ban is still being blamed on an over 20 percent drop in gambling receipts in 2008.
- Stop or my mom will shoot! No, really.
- The Daily Herald talks to a Batavia man who was serving aboard the ship attacked by Somali pirates last month.
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