The News-Swami
The Lake in the Country Club Hills Casino
Dear Swami: I read where the mayor of Waukegan had to correct himself after saying Rockford was one of the cities going after a casino. So if Rockford isn't in the race yet, who is going to be on the list when the state gets all the applications in October?
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Ask the Bus Driver
A new year can bring some confusing changes to school bus routes. Do you have a concern about your child's bus route that you haven't been able to resolve? E-mail your problem to News-Sun reporter Kendrick Marshall at kmarshall@scn1.com. He will contact the bus provider and try to get an answer.

The News-Hound
Raisin' McCain
It wasn't until the end of Republican presidential candidate John McCain's acceptance speech that The Hound awoke from a snooze. That man's timing was horrific. You'd think after talking to David Letterman a week ago, Dave would have given him some tips.
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• 14 years for drunken beating, rape
• Clerk ships out overseas ballots
• Tot crushed in crash
• School violence seminar Sept. 19
• Pollwatchers credentials available from clerk
• Civil War Ball tickets available
• Trustee calls for routine updates on village budget
• County women leaders impressed by Palin
• Zion cyclist hits the road for charity
• Political briefs
• Gurnee Breakfast Exchange plants Blue Ribbon Field
• 'Tradition meets innovation' Lake Forest High begins belated school year
• School notes
• School bus stops at other end of block
• 'NEED2KNOW' AIDS team needs support
• Park City becomes 'safe haven' for newborns
• Community digest
• Judge sentences Antioch man in fiancée's assault
• Schnider sentenced to 14 years
Trustee calls for routine updates on village budget Schnider sentenced to 14 years Business district request slows Antioch Marketplace development Gurnee Park District celebrates 40th year Gurnee Breakfast Exchange plants Blue Ribbon Field Warren-Newport Library to launch 11-ton roving extension Civil War Ball tickets available McNeill farm celebrates century Stranger arrested after following woman to Lake Villa library

Photos: Waukegan vs. Mundelein



• Late TD lifts Carmel past Libertyville
• White scores four TDs to lift Antioch past Grayslake North
• Patriots fall to 0-2 with loss
• Rees leads the way for Scouts over Warriors
• Grant pulls away from Grayslake Cenntral
• Warhawks make trip to city worthwhile
• Wheaton North ends Bears’ win streak
• Cubs' skid continues
• Super show has different look for Bears, Colts
• Quentin breaks wrist hitting own bat

(Annie Christie/For the News-Sun)

Friday's football roundup Marciano keys St. Rita romp of De La Salle Wednesday's girls volleyball roundup No rest? No worries for Hope Academy Robeson knocks off Julian Saturday's football roundup Romano the real deal for Fenwick

Gurnee Park District celebrates 40th year
Gurnee Park District is celebrating 40 years of offering green spaces to gather and fun stuff to do. On Friday, shoppers bustled around a farmers market sponsored weekly at Esper Petersen Park off Old Grand Avenue. Neighbors Shirley Sachs and Doris Hatton enjoyed a stroll while shopping for garden-fresh produce.



• Farmer's Markets
• Health Calendar
• Service News
• Dean's List

FDA orders stronger warnings for arthritis drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered stronger warnings on four medications -- including Abbott Laboratories's blockbuster Humira -- widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections.



• Google takes Web browser rivalry to whole new level
• Deerfield suit on ComEd service short-circuited
• Utility offers break to low-income customers
• Oil drops below $106 a barrel
• Franklin Foods closing in Waukegan
• Harris' sense of humor
• 30-year mortgages dip slightly to 6.35 percent

Camry offers simple ride 6-Series a bit too heavy A race car perfectly usable on the street Showcase home: Pro decor brings outdoors inside Which housing type fits your personality? Mrs. Mom, tear down that wall

September loaded with family-friendy events
No matter how you feel about the month that transitions us from summer to autumn, there is no shortage of events to get you out of the house before Mother Nature forgets that weather can be warm. Here are five suggestions along those lines to mark on the September calendar.



• 'Potter' publisher promotes next big thing
• Singer-actor Jerry Reed dies at the age of 71

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High School Sports

Which speech at the GOP convention did you like more?

John McCain's speech Thursday night

Sarah Palin's speech Wednesday night