Gasoline has fallen to $1.809 in Joliet. The Chicago area average is $2.20.
(John Patsch/Herald News)
Hester: From swagger to stagger
Gas not the only price that's plunging
New GM Cohen axing key players at Channel 2
Bulls fall apart after impressive start
Bruno Cohen axing key players at WBBM-Channel 2
The politics of 'Porgy and Bess'
Sara Lee closing S. Side kosher hot dog plant
Autos
Jobs
Homes
Place an ad
Yellow Pages
Giving cosmetic gift sets for the holidays
Expert: Half of retailers facing crisis in 2009
Face your age
Blog: This week's sales
Complete coverage: Shopping
The surest sign Devin Hester doesn't have his edge as a return man can be found in opponents' game plans. They're kicking to him these days without fear of reprisal. Now Hester prepares to return to the scene of his national coming-out party in St. Louis.
There are bad losses, really bad losses and embarrassing losses. The Bulls' 116-74 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at the Rose Garden falls into that last category. There wasn't anything competitive about this one as the Bulls never got started, immediately fell behind by double digits and never made a significant rally. Other than that, it was another fine circus trip performance.
The Blackhawks aren't into individual statistics. They're just trying to stay in playoff position as they enter Game 2 of their six-game trip tonight against the Dallas Stars. There's one individual stat that's intriguing, though. Defenseman Aaron Johnson, who didn't even make the season-opening roster, is tied for second in the NHL in plus/minus at plus-11. Only Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin (plus-17) rates higher.
Sure, you can just show up at Mom's and stuff yourself silly. But
there's more to this holiday than turkey (and more than one place to
get it, should Mom's run a little dry).
Not a cooker? Our restaurant alternatives
Be a pro: Turkey cooking classes
Where to lend a helping hand
Bar specials on Thanksgiving Eve
Slice and dice: City's best pumpkin pies
Ram vs. F-150
Pontiac Vibe
Video: 2009 Dodge Challenger
Video: smart fortwo
Photos: 2009 Volvo XC70
Photos: Honda Fit
Search: For a new or used car
Jessica Sedgwick: What do you get for the girly-girl who loves all things makeup, skin and hair? How about a special holiday gift set that only comes around once a year and is filled with the best little products each brand has to offer? Whether it's a co-worker in an awkward "Secret Santa" situation or a friend who loves to try out new things, a holiday set could be an easy hit.
John Legend is that rare R&B/pop star whose success is measured in album and ticket sales rather than airplay. “I haven’t been a big singles artist, but when I do concerts, the people who buy my album want to hear all the tracks that never got played on the radio,” he says. “So we try to give them as much as we can in the show,” like his Chicago performances tonight at Friday.
Spin Control: Sample 'Evolver'
Books
'Real Sex' with photos of real couples
Missionary loses his religion in Brazilian jungle
Local litigator falls for writing, never looks back
Classical
Wilco drummer, classical collaboration rises above
Stage
Familiarity breeds love for 'Porgy'
Collaboraction's 'Jon' has finger on pulse of our robotic, materialistic society
'Dublin Carol' extended through Jan. 4
Galleries
A Democratic Congress, unwilling or unable to approve a $25 billion bailout for Detroit's Big Three, appears ready to punt the automakers' fate to a lame-duck Republican president. Caught in the middle of a who-blinks-first standoff are legions of manufacturing firms and auto dealers -- and millions of Americans' jobs -- after Senate Democrats canceled a showdown vote that had been expected Thursday. President George W. Bush has ''no appetite'' to act on his own. 
Lynn Sweet has the latest updates on President-elect Obama's transition to the White House
After the historic 2008 Presidential election, Lynn Sweet is following Barack Obama's transition to the White House every step of the way. Check back throughout the day for the latest news on Cabinet picks, the inauguration and the forthcoming Presidential pet.
Lake Forest student is 'America's Next Top Model'
It's your turn to write the caption: Goal!
Penny Pritzker as Obama Commerce Secretary?
