Buck, Buck, What's Up? Tales from 60 Years in Journalism
Chicago veteran Tom Buck, 86, recounts six decades in journalism in a memoir filled with second shelf stories. He recalls early labors, a 1950s horsemeat hamburger scoop with a $100 bonus, and scenes from City Hall and the Tribune era. Buck notes journalism’s evolution toward technology and the quiet shifts in reporting ethics.
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Invasion of gnats swarms Chicago area lakefront
Swarms of millions of gnats flooded Chicago’s lakefront after storms this weekend. University of Illinois entomologist Phil Nixon cited cool spring and rains as possible causes while Field Museum expert Philip Parrillo noted the unusual midsummer magnitude. Gnats are unlikely to travel far, and the pests may fade in a few days as the life cycle ends.
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Truck speed debate continues as states drift apart
AP report outlines truckers and lawmakers debating uniform speed limits on rural interstates. Gov Blagojevich vetoes a 65 mph proposal, citing higher crash severity, while nationwide states shift toward equal limits for cars and trucks. critics warn faster limits raise fatal crash risk, though data show mixed trends.
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Gay music director lands church role in Rockford
Bill Stein, formerly of Holy Family Catholic Parish, is hired as director of music ministries at Rockford's Court Street United Methodist Church after objections to his same sex relationship and desire to adopt a child. The diocese cited church rules on sex outside marriage. Stein was unavailable for comment.
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