A powerful storm tore through the Midwest early Wednesday morning, injuring dozens and killing at least nine people in Kansas, Missouri and Illinois, six in the small town of Harrisburg, Ill. Earlier reports showed 13 people had died, 10 in Harrisburg. Later three more died in Tennessee. more ›

The memories from the Westboro Baptist Church protest at the University of Chicago last spring are still fresh in our minds. After going up against the U of C, the church came back for seconds and protested again in Chicago last August. A press release from the church a few weeks ago indicates that the Westboro Baptist Church is making another trip out to Illinois, but this time, they are coming to Naperville. more ›

Little known fact: Tankboy can do an excellent Beaker impression. more ›

Kansas State's health officer confirmed yesterday that a married Kansas couple has contracted a mild case of swine flu - a virus that has killed 81 people in Mexico and infected at least 1,300 others there. more ›

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