Cool – History of Data synopsis

Popular Science Stephen Woofram is a mathematician who founded Mathematica and developed the company’s software. " “Gallery: A History Of Data By Stephen Wolfram and the Wolfram|Alpha staff 20,000 B.C....

Buzzfeed: Outrageous Paypal Scam Exposed

Paypal thought they could sweep one more small business owner's money under the rug, but they just made things a lot worse.After an online store owner upgraded to Paypal's Virtual Terminal Service for telephone orders, he was automatically placed into a “Rolling Reserve...

The Hijacking of the U.S. Government by the Republican TEA Party

The United States of America was created with three check and balance components meant to allow governing of the country through the representative process. The United States is not a true democracy; it is a...

Blagojevich Found Guilty: Got room for one at Joliet?

Blago Convicted Is there any way to punish the citizens of Illinois for electing this guy to office? It doesn’t seem fair for him to have exacted so much from society without more punishment. " “Breaking News...

Missing Wisconsin Democrats to face $100 per day fine

"Wisconsin Senate Republicans on Wednesday adopted a resolution that would fine missing Democrats $100 every day they remain away from the state capital, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told reporters. The measure could also force the absentee lawmakers to forfeit...

Wisconsin House ready for budget vote

"House lawmakers in Wisconsin are poised to vote Thursday on a controversial budget-repair bill that would curb public workers' collective-bargaining rights and raise their contributions to pensions and health insurance plans, according to one Democratic state representative....

Rich Whitey on Ballot in Illinois: Actually it is Rich Whitney

Rich Whitney is Not Happy That His Name is Misspelled as Rich Whitney on Electronic-Voting Machines in Illinois The Chicago Sun Times notes that his name is misspelled as 'Whitey' in nearly two dozen wards, about...

Brian Dorian: Lynwood Cop Arrested in 'Honey Bee' Shootings

Brian Dorian Has Been Arrested in Connection with a Shooting Spree in Illinois and Indiana Earlier This Week That Left One Man Dead and Two WoundedMr. Dorian has been arrested on first-degree murder charges after being picked up at his home in Lynwood. He is now being held on...

Illinois and Indiana Shooting: Man Shoots 3 For No Reason

Update: 4:32 pm PTThe identity of the suspect is still unknown, but he is being described as 'mentally unstable' and was last seen heading towards Gary. Update: Brian Dorian Has Now Been ArrestedIt has now been revealed that the man drove past the scene of the first...

Home Prices Holding Up Against Chicago Foreclosures

Home prices are how holding up against Chicago foreclosures in certain neighborhoods. In 2009, the prices of single-family homes in 56 out of 253 zip codes in the Chicago area increased substantially. " Home prices...

Casimir Pulaski Day: Who Was Casimir Pulaski?

Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois and Wisconsin Casimir Polaski (Kazimierz Pulaski) was a Polish nobleman who, after the failed uprising against Russia, emigrated to North America. Benjamin Franklin had heard of...

Illinois Earthquake: Chicago, Sycamore Shook by 3.8 Earthquake

An earthquake struck Illinois this morning, shaking up Chicago, as well as nearby Sycamore, and out into Iowa and Wisconsin. Aside from the 4am earthquake frightening a lot of residents, no reports of damage have emerged so far. Initially the Illinois earthquake was described...

Shooting At Farm King Store In Macomb, Illinois: Gunman Dead

Update: Reports are now stating that the gunman is dead by what officials are saying is a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The name was not released but the body was found by a remote controlled tactical robot. Update: There are still no reports of injuries or deaths. It is...

Illinois Prison to be the new Gitmo - Announcement expected today

During his first day in office, President Obama signed an executive order to close the controversial prison on Guantanamo Bay. Throughout this year, efforts have been made to relocate prisoners to third...

Gitmo. Get Going

It as announced that President Obama plans on sending some of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners to prisons in Illinois.  The prisoners, alledged terrorists, will be held in Thompson Prison which lies 150 miles west of Chicago. It’s in the sticks, an extremely rural area...

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