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Tuesday, February 21 2012, 10:27 PM CST

WICD ABC NewsChannel 15 ILLINOIS NEWS

Illinois committee OKs higher minimum wage

Chicago cops proclaim readiness for NATO protests

Shedd staff to stay in locked aquarium during NATO

Chicago Teachers Union boots `rat' member for life

Ill. House shuffles to money to aid child care

World leaders set for busy US weekend of summitry

Madigan pension proposal targets local money

Pre-NATO protests target evictions, foreclosures

Man gets 47 years in Alton robbery killing

APNewsBreak: Suspect groom made odd phone call

Clowns to join anti-NATO protests in Chicago

Tax preparer gets 7.5 years in prison in scheme

Ameren warns of utility scam

Alorton officials accused of illegal meetings

Man to be sentenced in southwestern Ill. killing

SC man feds want to deport will get day in court

ISU reviews programs after student deaths

Secretary of State offices to close due to NATO

Chicago men charged with stealing cigarettes

Increased seat belt enforcement on Memorial Day

VIDEO LIST

	Stripper Tax
	Minimum Wage Increase?
	14-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots A 3-Year-Old Boy
	Morning Accidents Send Several to Hospital
	Union Reps on Pension
	Childcare Bill Passes House
	Some in Danville Hoping Gambling Expansion Fails
	Urbana Gas Tax Increase & Roadway Projects
	Examining Link Card Fraud
	Local Reaction to Quinn, Obama Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
	I-74 Accident
	County Board Members Push for Building Ordinance
	Health Director in Champaign
	Bus Accident & Seat Belt Controversy
	Senior Citizens Facing a Threat of Hunger
	Childcare & Homecare Cuts
	Pension Reform
	Summer Business In Campustown
	Autism Challenges with Work and School
	Diamond Heist Surveillance Video Released
	2012 U of I Graduates
	National Women's Health Week
	Champaign Republicans Hold Forum to Find Candidate
	Parkland College Graduation
	Grad pics with Alma Mater
	Urbana Man Sentenced in Child Porn Case
	Some Health Benefits For State Retirees Slashed
	Romney the Bully? Maybe Not
	Champaign County Search and Rescue Team Being Formed
	Special Report: Summer Learning Tips
	Central High School Lockdown Ends
	Attempted Child Abduction in Urbana
	Fatal Accident at Market Place Mall
	SEXUAL MOLESTER IN CUSTODY
	"R.E.D Day"
	Dems First on Ballot
	Music Class Earns $20,000
	Paxton Pool Likely to Open This Summer
	Local Woman Shares Story Of Immigration Issue
	Amber Alert Issued For Two Infants
	Recent Robberies Has Local Bank Reviewing Security Procedures
	Search and Rescue Volunteers
	Sex Shop Robbery
	Danville School District Could Introduce a Volunteer Pact with Parents
	Urbana Reaches Contract With Homefield Energy
	Big Year for Champaign Development
	Rural Post Offices Will Stay Open
	Pretty in Pink Mother and Daughter Tea
	Urbana City Council Backs PTI
	Champaign Police Investigate Stabbing
	Guilty, Until Proven Innocent: Wrongfully Convicted
	Police Are Looking For Two Men In Credit Union Robbery
	A Look Back at U of I Changes and Future
	Four Finalists To Replace Tim Johnson on November Ballot Talk
	Danville School District Revamping Report Cards
	Web Extra: Four Finalists to Replace Tim Johnson on the November Ballot Talk
	Tuscola's Downtown is Getting a Facelift
	Students March To Raise Awareness About Deportation Case
	Still No Suspects in Diamond Heist
	Local Ethanol Plant Wants State Benefits
	Modern Urbana Home Tour 2012
	Fallen Solider Gets Military Honors 68 Years After Death
	Police Respond To Another Bank Robbery
	Urbana Fire Department Needs More Space
	C-U Immigration Forum Praises Decision Made By Champaign County Sheriff
	Acupuncture Event Rewards Community For Its Hard Work
	Former Villa Grove Mayor & Dr. Passes
	Trees Grow Future
	Funding Cut Off For Day-Care Providers in Illinois
	Illinois Ranks Poorly On Survey That Looks At Business Climates
	Obesity or Cigarettes?
	People in St. Joseph Worried About Aggressive Dogs
	June 5th Arrest Investigation Could Result in Champaign Officers' Suspension
	Why No Tornado Watches for Illinois?
	Danville Council Votes to Keep Contract with Humane Society
	Balanced Budget Is Proposed For Fiscal Year 2012-2013
	Tornado Rips Through Champaign County Causing Damage
	Tuscola's Zales Diamond Store Robbed-4 Suspects Fled
	Losing PTI's Basic Training Course is a Huge Blow to Local Departments
	Now Showing At The Art Theater: "Bully"
	Downtown Hotel Renderings Released
	Cobb Talks About Challenges in First 6 Weeks as Police Chief
	Virginia Theatre's Restoration Project Begins Soon
	20th Annual Artists Against AIDS
	Fans Help Runners to Marathon Finish
	Volunteers Help Prepare For Race Weekend
	Illinois Marathon is a World Event
	Local Veterans Get a Helping Hand
	Armed Burglary Home Invasion- 4 Suspects in Custody
	Picket on Quinn's Plan To Consolidate Emergency Dispatch Centers
	Ebertfest 2012 Begins
	New Poll Has Significant Meaning for Danville
	What Both Runners and Non-Runners Need to Know Ahead of Marathon Weekend
	Campus Faculty Association Responds To Pension Reform
	Illinois Secretary of State Commends DACC
	Champaign Co. Property Assessments Down with Higher Rates
	Work Zone Awareness
	Controversy Brewing in Savoy
	Boneyard Arts Festival Wraps Up
	Parent Organizes Resource Day
	Book Sale Helps Send Books To Prisoners
	Danville School District Auction
	Boneyard Arts Festival Kicks Off
	Champaign County Hotels Booked For Marathon/Ebertfest Weekend
	Making Green Happen: Sustainable Lawn Care
	Hundreds Protest Before Lincoln Day Dinner
	Judge James Zagel Visits EIU
	Danville Business Owner Wants Tax Abolished
	Federal SNAP Benefit Cuts Could Devastate Local Families
	Gas Leak Causes A Neighborhood Evacuation
	Danville Police Looking for Suspect in Attempted Abduction
	University of Illinois Seeking Hundreds More Security Cameras
	Two SW Champaign Facilities Need More Bus Service
	Vermilion County "Storm Ready"
	Movers For Moms
	One Shirt Clothing Drive Challenge
	Center City Perks App Creating Buzz
	Lawmakers Push to Protect Residents' Water Supply
	Champaign Tea Party Tax Day Rally
	4th Annual Autism Walk
	A Special Austin's Day
	Fire Destroys Garage, No Injuries
	Holderfield Reacts to GOP Nomination for Circuit Clerk
	Weekly Weird News
	Timothy Johnson Holds Town Hall Meeting
	Champaign Unit 4 Kindergarten Enrollment Increases
	Zorba's Opens Back Up!
	University Police Department Recruiting Entry Level Officers
	Urbana National Community Development Week
	The Great Garlic Mustard Hunt
	Rantoul Public Library Promotes Local Authors
	Local Refugee Center Deals With Decreased Funding
	Property Values Decrease in Rantoul
	Champaign Fire Displaces 6 People
	Budgeting For Rising Gas Prices
	Bill Could Help Teens Become EMTS Faster
	One Day Without Shoes
	Farmers Market Applications
	Distracted Driving Awareness Month
	Warm Weather Causes Early Bat Activity
	Natural Disaster Preparedness
	Robert Easter Talks Transitions
	Three Applicants for Champaign Co. Circuit Clerk Nomination
	Jerry Clarke Officially Running for Congress
	Easter Sunday at Lake of the Woods Golf Course
	Shooting for a Good Cause
	Making Green Happen: Parkland College Sustainability
	Easter Animal Presents
	Replacing Tim johnson
	Mayor Don Gerard's One Year Anniversary In Office
	Tim Johnson Retiring
	Ag-Day at Danville Area Community College
	Urbana's Crystal Lake Pool Construction Celebration
	Parkland College's 25th Annual Job Fair
	Anti-Bullying Documentaries Highlight LGBTQ Issues
	Synthetic Drug Sweep Busts 2 Local Retailers
	Sholem Pool Looking to Name the New Slide
	County Board Names Two Jail Task Forces
	School Board Search Update
	EIU Marches For Trayvon Martin
	Warmest March on Record
	Parents Relieved Neighborhood Gun Shop is Moving
	Student Loan Debt Crisis
	Pre-Register for C-U Bike to Work or School Day
	New Data Shows Autism Is On The Rise
	Roger Ebert's Film Festival Tickets On Sale!
	Crisis Nursery's "Wrap the Nursery" Event
	Edible Books
	Council to Vote on Allowing Champaign Neighborhood Bars to Be Open on Sundays
	Urbana Adding More Bike Lanes & Routes
	Fisher HS Hosts Yellow Ribbon Program Fundraiser
	Cancer Walk Focuses on Prevention Over Cure
	Men Wear Heels To Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
	Assembly Aims to Give Students a Reality Check
	Infant CPR Class
	Fans React: Groce Hire a Win
	Cramming Scam Warning
	Champaign's Midtown Will Get a Makeover
	"Buy Gibson City" Program
	Mega Million Lottery
	Injured War Vet Gets A Home Makeover
	Women's Basketball Coach Hired
	Fisher HS Starts Yellow Ribbon Program Chapter
	Vineyard Church's Hope Center Ribbon Cutting
	15 Displaced Following Early Morning Fire in Champaign
	Making Green Happen: Oil Producing Crops
	Push for Local Produce at Area Restaurants and Markets
	Diabetes Alert Day
	St. Joseph-Ogden School District's Budget
	St. Joseph-Ogden's New Bus Barn Coming Soon
	Students React To Hogan's Resignation
	Fuel Prices Affecting Local Farmers
	Stephanie Holderfield Talks About the Champaign Co. Circuit Clerk Race
	Search Continues for Illini Men's Basketball Coach
	More Volunteers Needed for the Illinois Marathon to Happen
	Vineyard Church's Hope Center
	McDonald's Armed Robbery Investigation
	Fire Training Exercises
	One Year Since Green Street Fire
	Has the University of Illinois' Reputation Been Tarnished?
	University of Illinois President Michael Hogan Resigns
	Hundreds of Jobs Coming to Danville
	Why All the Recent Gas Leaks?
	Health Benefits of a Warmer Winter
	Local Farmer Weighs In On Warm Weather
	Body Is Identified As Renard Jackson
	Municipal Electric Aggregation Passes in C-U
	Kick Butts Day 2012
	Faulty Ballots Make for Long Election Day
	2012 Illinois Primary in the Books
	Champaign County Voter Turnout
	Ballot Issue On Election Day
	Body Found in Champaign Update
	Web Extra: Ann Romney On Campaigning
	De Land American Legion Post 102 Fire Update
	Train Show Attracts Over 100 People
	Students Participate In Alternative Spring Breaks
	Gas Prices Top $4
	Insects Arrive Early
	High Demand For Vocational Skills
	Danville School District 118 Budget Cuts
	South View Middle School's New Cafetorium
	Rantoul Police Make a Difference Mentoring
	CDC Launches New Anti-Smoking Campaign with Graphic Ads
	New Summer Programs at YMCA
	Ron Paul Makes Campaign Stop At U of I
	Prices at the Pump Has Residents Staying Local this Spring Break
	Champaign Central HS Students Shave Their Locks For St. Baldrick's Foundation
	New Downtown Hotel Update
	Engineering Open House
	City Council Addresses Single-Use Bag Issue
	Too Early For Planting?
	Election Prepping for the March 20th Primary Elections
	Salt & Light's New Computer Lab
	First Day for Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb
	Technology Helps Mahomet Stay Maintained
	What's Next for Coaches VS Cancer Without Coach Weber?
	Champaign Co. Emergency Operations Center
	Central Il. Housing Market Looking Up For Buyers & Sellers
	New YMCA Ribbon Cutting, Dedication
	Fans React To Bruce Weber Being Fired
	Hope House
	Faculty, Student Reaction To Hogan's Letter
	President Hogan's Email To Faculty
	Christie Clinic Marathon Still Needs Runners
	Champaign Unit 4 Mourns Loss of Greg Novak
	Web Exclusive: Hogan Interview
	UI President Michael Hogan Speaks Out
	Thomasboro Grade School's Transportation Cuts
	High Winds Fire Fighting
	Spread the Word to End the Word
	Newly Appointed Champaign Police Chief Speaks at Parkland
	Broadband Projecty in Full Swing
	Community Leaders in Washington D.C.
	Proposed Liquor License Changes in Danville
	Provena Covenant Medical Center Grants

AP News

BUSINESS NEWS

Stocks inch higher but worries about Europe linger

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hopes that the U.S. housing market is starting to recover sent stocks edging higher on Wall Street.

CONSUMER INFO

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SCIENCE/TECH NEWS

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