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Burris denied seat in Senate

The secretary of the U.S. Senate has turned former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

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Former Olympic softball player Jill Coffel, now physical education teacher, works on volleyball drills with her eighth-grade gym class at Hamlin Upper Grade in Alsip. (Joseph P. Meier/SouthtownStar)
A poster featuring Jill Justin, a five-time member of the United States National Softball Team, hangs in the physical education office at Hamlin Upper Grade Center in Alsip. It gets some of the darnedest reactions from the kids in Jill Coffel's PE classes.

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A team of SouthtownStar reporters and editors is looking for ways to save money and spend wisely during these tough economic times. Join the hunt for money-saving tips, see what our team finds, and pass along your own pointers at our new blog, The Not-So-Mighty Dollar.

Bradley deal awaiting physical
The long-awaited announcement that enigmatic outfielder Milton Bradley has signed a three-year contract with the Cubs could come as early as Thursday. He's expected in town this week for a physical, a precursor to finalizing a three-year, $30 million deal.


Coyote ugly? Hawks say things are cool
The last time the Blackhawks faced the Phoenix Coyotes, it wasn't pretty. Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky lost his cool when Phoenix 18-year-old rookie Kyle Turris left the ice with a bloody nose after taking a punch from Hawks forward Kris Versteeg in the final seconds.


Alsip kids' surprise: PE teacher is 'poster child'
A poster featuring Jill Justin, a five-time member of the United States National Softball Team, hangs in the physical education office at Hamlin Upper Grade Center in Alsip. It gets some of the darnedest reactions from the kids in Jill Coffel's PE classes.




Fresh year; fresh start
Across America, we're busy stowing Santas and nudging furniture back into its pre-holiday positions. But after you've put away all the holiday decorations, says interior designer Janine Carendi, "you can look at the same space with a new perspective, which is what the new year is all about."

A hospital's gift Living lean Health Briefs Got joy? Happiness is a worthwhile pursuit Selling bottled water to save lives Stay-home dads maybe not so new Why are her men 'unfaithful'?








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