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Ted Matlak, Deposed North Side Alderman, Running For Cook County Board Top
The race to succeed Democratic Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool, a self-styled reformer from the city's North Side, could be the highest-profile contest among the 17 board seats.
 
Chase Utley Ties Reggie Jackson's World Series Home Run Record Top
(AP) PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, Cliff Lee won again and the Philadelphia Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night. The Phillies hung on to close their deficit to 3-2. The Yankees scored three times in the eighth inning and put two runners on in the ninth before Derek Jeter grounded into a double play. Utley hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the first off A.J. Burnett and added a solo shot in the seventh. Utley joined Reggie Jackson as the only players to hit five home runs in a single World Series. Game 6 is Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium, with Andy Pettitte pitching for New York against Pedro Martinez. More on Sports
 
Teen Abortion Law In Limbo After New Delay Top
The fate of a law that would require physicians in Illinois to notify a parent or guardian when a girl 17 or younger seeks an abortion remained in limbo this afternoon.
 
FTC Takes On Ads From Credit Monitoring Service Freecreditreport.com Top
The Federal Trade Commission is not amused. It has long believed that the company that owns freecreditreport.com is deliberately diverting people from a government-mandated site where consumers can get free credit reports by law, and using the reports as a lure for a $14.95 monthly service that alerts subscribers to important changes in their credit status.
 
Jaroslaw Czapla, Cubs Fan, Pleads Guilty To Beating Sox Fan At Kid's Birthday Party Top
A Huntley man is facing up to three years in prison after admitting guilt Monday to his role in a brawl at a child's birthday party that cost one man an eye.
 
Al Gore Explains How Call For Climate Change Action Is Similar To Civil Rights Movement (Video) Top
The push for government action on climate change is like the US civil rights movement, according to former Vice President Al Gore. Both causes depended on and depend on a grassroots call to change. Gore talked about those similarities during webcast interview with Katie Couric about his new book Our Choice , his follow-up to the film about global warming An Inconvenient Truth . Couric referred to Gore as the "Godfather of Green" before beginning the 32-minute interview. Gore touched on the the moral issues surrounding inaction on climate change as well as cap and trade legislation specifics. Watch the interview: Watch CBS News Videos Online More on Gas & Oil
 
Huff TV: Arianna Discusses Limbaugh, Obama And The Elections On Tuesday On Joy Behar Show (VIDEO) Top
Arianna joined Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation , on The Joy Behar Show tonight to discuss Rush Limbaugh slamming President Obama for 30 minutes on Fox News Sunday ; conservatives forcing Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava to drop out of her New York congressional race for not being orthodox enough; and the close race for governor in New Jersey, which will be decided tomorrow. WATCH: More on Video
 
Movember: Sport A 'Stache To Support Men's Health Top
What is it about prostate cancer that makes men want to grow moustache for the entire month of November? Oh yeah, the international men's heath campaign, Movember . That's "Mo" for Moustache, and the Movember Foundation wants men to sport their best handlebar, soul patch or aspiring scruff to "change the face of men's health" by raising funds and awareness for men's cancers-- specifically prostate and testicular cancer. Money raised this month will go straight to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and The Lance Armstrong Foundation . If you're a man ready to show your support by bringing back the facial hair beloved by Frenchmen and porn stars alike, you can shave clean and register right now (it's okay that you're a couple days late, we won't tell.) 'Stache loving ladies, don't feel left out-- there's a spot for you too. Women can sign up to spread awareness and collect donations from the hairy men in their lives. Check out the Movember site to learn more about getting involved in the month-long movement and to find an end-of-month Movember gala to flaunt your new facial hair.
 
5 Good Things Going On In Afghanistan (And How You Can Get Involved) Top
Let's face it, the news from Afghanistan can be a real downer. So let's focus on the good news. Little by little, individuals and organizations are creating glimmers of hope across the country that someday Afghanistan will once again flourish. Here are five things happening in Afghanistan that are helping its citizens get back on their feet, and what you can do to support those efforts: A Nation Of Skater Boys (And Girls) A co-ed skate park in Afghanistan? It's for real. Australian-founded and Norway/Germany/Canada-funded Skateistan has built a skate park in Kabul that is working to teach children good values, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. Read all about it on Cameron Sinclair's latest blog post . You can contribute to Skateistan by making a donation, buying a t-shirt, or even volunteering (if you're in Kabul, that is). New Farmers And Sustainable Crops Afghanistan's countryside has been hard-hit by the war, which means that the country's historically self-reliant farmers are struggling to survive. The Global Partnership for Afghanistan gets farmers back on their feet by providing planting supplies, tools and training so that they can build sustainable livelihoods and restore the environment. You can help them plant three poplar trees for just $60 or "re-green" an entire village with the help of a few friends. Women Speaking Their Minds Novelist Masha Hamilton started the Afghan Women's Writing Project after a visit to Afghanistan in 2008. She saw that Afghan women were quickly losing their independence so she set up a Web site where teachers and writers in the U.S. could mentor female Afghan writers online and post portions of their firsthand experiences of life under the Taliban. Read more about the courageous women involved on the Project's blog or donate to the project so these women can get internet access to post their essays. Afghanistan For Tourists Okay, maybe not the first thing that comes to mind, but the UN is touting Afghanistan as a (very) off-the-beaten path ecotourism destination with tattered Buddhist relics, breathtaking mountain vistas and a national park. If you consider yourself an intrepid traveler and want to learn more, watch the short film the UN has produced to entice visitors. Lots Of Schools In The Middle Of Nowhere After descending from a climb on K2 in 1993, Greg Mortenson met a group of children in a small village at the foot of the mountain and promised to return to build a school for them. He kept his rash promise, and as of 2009, Mortenson has helped build 131 schools in rural Afghanistan, which provide education to over 58,000 children, most of whom are girls. His efforts have been documented in the New York Times #1 bestseller Three Cups Of Tea . You can volunteer or fundraise for the Central Asia Institute . Or, join Mortenson's domestic fundraising and cultural education campaign, Pennies for Peace .
 
Shannyn Moore: Sarah Palin: Rogue Republican or Democratic Operative? Top
"Why do you still talk about Sarah Palin? Maybe if you shut up she'd go away." Wrong. Sarah Palin isn't going anywhere. Look at her political history. When Sarah ran for mayor of Wasilla, she had to destroy her Republican opponent, John Stein. Once elected, she boasted she was "the first Christian mayor". Mr. Stein replied, "Really?" Palin and Wasilla Republican and Alaska Senate President, Lyda Green, often clashed over politics in Green's district. On a local shock jock talk show, Palin giggled after the host called Lyda Green "a cancer". Green had just recovered from cancer. Plunk, there went the district. When Palin filed to run for governor against first term incumbent Frank Murkowski, people took notice. Frank wasn't loved. His first act as governor was to nepotistically appoint his daughter to fill his vacated US Senate seat. Within the Alaska GOP, a war ensued, including fisticuffs at the Republican Party picnic between rabid Palin supporters and the GOP faithful. Oh, lookie, there went the state... Many people regard Sarah Palin as a punch line. That's too easy. In fact, she's more of a threat. If the Republican Party had half a mind, they would look at Palin's history of party divisiveness, polarization and destruction and take heed. In fact, they'd be smart to take her at her word. She's a self-proclaimed rogue. According to dictionary.com, the first entry under their definition of rogue is: rogue / roʊg / Show Spelled Pronunciation [ rohg ] Show IPA noun, verb, rogued, ro⋅guing, adjective -noun 1. dishonest, knavish person; a scoundrel. Case in point: New York's congressional race in House District 23. Sarah Palin's meddling has a Republican, Dede Scozzafava, dropping out and throwing their support for Democrat Bill Owens! Palin's support went to a candidate from the party of Glenn Beck. Today, Palin is interfering in the Virginia gubernatorial race and robocalling 300,000 Virginians: PALIN: "Virginia, hello, this is Sarah Palin, calling to urge you to go to the polls Tuesday and vote to share our principles. The eyes of America will be on Virginia and make no mistake about it, every vote counts. So don't take anything for granted, vote your values on Tuesday, and urge your friends and family to vote, too. Thank you." ANNOUNCER: "Paid for by the Virginia Faith and Freedom Coalition." Republican candidate Bob McDonnell was leading Democrat Creigh Deeds by double digits last week. Palin's imposition comes despite the fact that McDonnell's campaign claimed it didn't want the former governor of Alaska's help. And, with last week's 11 point lead, what could Sarah's robocall do except chase independent voters over to Deeds' camp? It will be interesting to see what, if any, effect the robocall has on the outcome of the race. If McDonnell wins, Palin will surely take credit. Apparently, she can't stay out of the New Jersey governor's race either. Republican Chris Christie continues to hold a three-point advantage over incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine in New Jersey's down-to-the-wire race for governor. Independent Candidate, Chris Daggett, is pulling votes from both candidates. Palin Facebooking this weekend: "Despite what candidate Chris Daggett is claiming, I have never contacted him or his campaign. I have never asked him to drop out of the NJ Governor's race. Now, if a politician is going to play loose with facts like this, the electorate needs to know it. So, to the good people of New Jersey, please know that Daggett's claims are false. I've never even suggested he should drop out of the race. But, come to think of it..." - Sarah Palin That's rich. Daggett may be a liar, but Sarah is no saint. So, Palin is doing exactly what she threatened to do when she quit: "I WILL support others who seek to serve, in or out of office, for the RIGHT reasons, and I don't care what party they're in or no party at all. Inside Alaska - or Outside Alaska." -Sarah Palin, July 3, 2009 Apparently, Palin will endorse and campaign for various candidates against their wishes; talk about going rogue. Perhaps Palin should have included in her "I'm Quitting" speech she would work for teabaggers who also happen to be carpetbaggers like Doulglas L. Hoffman who purportedly doesn't even live in New York District 23. The ripping and tearing of Republican political flesh doesn't keep me up at night. Sarah Palin is either a treasonous Republican...or a brilliant Democratic operative. More on Sarah Palin
 

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