ENOCH CREE NATION -- A world-class casino and hotel are bringing piles of cash to a First Nations reserve west of Edmonton and yet many residents are living in mouldy houses. This year alone more than $4 million of River Cree Casino's earnings were ...

OYAMA, Japan -- Fernando Alonso won the Japanese Grand Prix yesterday, but the victory was almost a sideshow to a breathless race that provided another twist in the title fight. While the rejuvenated Spaniard made it consecutive wins in his Renault ...

• WORLDWIDE WORRIES It was crunch time for David Dietze as he bent over to do his sit-ups while watching the business news channels at around 5 a.m. • Out of quake's rubble, health centers emerge CHARAK PURA, Pakistan -- Zohab Kazmi slowly ...

SALEM — Edwardsville Tiger girls’ golf coach Tresa LaBoube predicted a tight race for the second and third advancing spots at Wednesday’s Class AA Salem Regional. Perhaps LaBoube should start predicting lottery numbers because she was right on ...

Hastings County’s home ownership program is about to enter a second round — one that will benefit those with household incomes of $59,000 or less. In June, the county dished out loans to 38 families selected through a lottery involving 71 ...

With the United Way of Quinte approaching the one-quarter fundraising mark, it is inviting new agencies to join the fold and share in the proceeds. The United Way has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2009-10 funding year. Brandi ...

JENSEN COMMUNICATIONS David Crosby, left, and Graham Nash, are making two Jersey stops on their current tour David Crosby and Graham Nash were in two hugely successful '60s rock bands: The Byrds (Crosby) and The Hollies (Nash). Teaming up with ...

Chesley Odom was so deft a designer, he could examine an empty space or a building interior needing a revamp and instantly visualize alterations. "He would have vision and see what things could become," said his son, Chesley D. Odom. "He had an ...

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — As the U.S. economy struggles, it appears even Goodwill thrift stores aren't immune from being targeted by criminals. Police in Belleville are looking for two robbery-minded men who were wearing masks when they entered the back ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Eager to find money for construction projects around the state, House Democrats are taking a new look at an unpopular idea: privatizing the Illinois lottery. The House is scheduled to convene next week to consider the idea, which has ...