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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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 Fox Valley resident Perry Mamon is an independent owner of Mamon and Mamon limousine service. He said the recent economic crisis, along with high gas prices, have hurt his business. (Heather Eidson/Staff photographer)
Who has the power?
Energy — specifically, gas prices — has become a relatable issue for presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama in their run for the White House. Nearly everyone drives, and those who don't foot the bill for high gas prices at the grocery store, airport and through their taxes.


• The economy: Seeking answers
• Facing the issues: Health care
• Iraq: Lines drawn in the sand


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• Offbeat


BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Share your experiences
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we invite readers to go to our blog and share your stories on how this disease has affected your lives and honor the memory of a loved who lost the battle.


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Ford has a hit with Focus
The word “entry-level” often means “cheap” when you’re talking about a car. Not so with the all-new Ford Focus. Completely redesigned for the 2008 model year, there are some surprises in store that make Ford’s entry-level offering full of value but far from cheap.
• Ford Focus
• Honda Fit
• Video: Blooper reel!
• Video: Mini Cooper Clubman
• Photos: Paris Auto Show
• Photos: Nissan GT-R
• Photos: VW Tiguan

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Levin grabs 4 interceptions in Warriors' win
A win is a win. That was the underlining theme of the evening as Waubonsie Valley struggled at times in a 37-12 nonconference win over Bloom Township on Friday.

Central defeats Neuqua yet again
Naperville Central proved that last month's victory over Neuqua Valley was no fluke, knocking off the Wildcats 1-0 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Both sides had numerous scoring chances, but it was the host Redhawks (15-2-1), who found the back of the net first.

Oswego East can't get offense going
Prep football: Plainfield North scored 13 points in the second quarter and made that stand for an important 13-6 Southwest Prairie Conference win over host Oswego East (2-5, 1-4 SPC) on Friday night.



10 Questions for a Paralympian
On top of all that he's accomplished in his life, Tony Iniguez earned the right to represent the U.S. as one of 43 members of the 2008 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Team in Beijing this year - and he did more than just race.



• Couple makes motorcycle trips their business
• Aurorans cooking up large-scale food drive
• Soup's On! to aid charities
• religion calendar
• religion calendar



Stocks plunge anew as retail sales show steep drop
Despair over the economy sent Wall Street plunging again Wednesday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials down 733 points to their second-largest point loss ever. Stocks fell on a combination of disheartening economic data, including a big drop in retail sales and a Federal Reserve report that said tight credit conditions are hurting businesses across the country.
• The $250 billion bank buy
• Asian stock markets stall after 2-day rally
• Iceland cuts interest rates

• Slow news day: Stocks fairly calm
• Bush, Paulson take a new approach to crisis
• $172M coming to Illinois to restore foreclosed properties
• River Street Plaza attracts Chinese restaurant
• McDonald's cuts off gay chamber of commerce group
• Experts: Steer clear of stocks if college, retirement are near
• Thursday: A year after all-time high, Dow in free fall

Home scary home: Find a haunted house
October's ghoulish housing market features a selection of dark, dreary and spooky-looking structures filled with unsavory characters who delight in scaring their guests half to death. Here's our guide to the frightening side of the Chicago area's real estate market.



• Orpheus myth gets fresh take thanks to Ruhl



 

 
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