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Dem bones
For once, the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke for more than himself when he wished for “a special place in hell” for grave robbers. Providing such a place is beyond the powers of even Mr. Madigan, but the General Assembly has come up with the means to send them to an Illinois prison, which is pretty close.

Everyone saw a crash coming
Imagine that while you’re on an airplane nearing its destination, the pilot announces that there’s not enough fuel to land safely. The plane could be refueled in mid-air, but the crew won’t do it. The pilot must determine whether to steer the aircraft to a crash on land or in the water.

The “anti-Starbucks” Starbucks
There’s a joke going around that Starbucks has so saturated the coffee market that it is now opening new Starbucks stores inside its old stores. Well, not quite — not yet — but the corporate coffee colossus is presently trying to expand through an equally bizarre marketing strategy: By disowning its globally ubiquitous brand name.

artsycraftsy poem #1
there’s this college kid, see, who due to inspiration or a few beers stole several of those barrels striped orange-and-white that surround road construction he spent a few hours making a fifteen-foot creature thumbing a ride returned the monster to...

LETTERS
How in the world can Mayor Davlin threaten to cut police funding when we need them more than ever? A town these days cannot function without a strong police presence. A few years back, I attended the Citizens Police Academy and they talked about gangs in Springfield.

Boy Scouts leave United Way
When Curtis Penfold was a sophomore at Auburn High School, he picked performing arts as his primary interest on a career interest survey — not for a class, but for the Boy Scouts’ Venturing

A diet to die for
At issue is the amount of soy that the IDOC currently uses in the food served to its inmates. While the Food and Drug Administration and the Soybean Association have reported that a daily diet should consist of a maximum of 25 grams of soy, Sally Fallon, president of the Weston A.

College loans fall as applications increase
At least 267,000 Illinois college students will receive little to no state financial aid this year, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Where do we go from here?
After four days off, Mike Williams was relaxed and feeling pretty good when he showed up for his shift at the City Water, Light and Power water treatment plant at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 26.

Boys gone wild
Patty Meyer made her way through the crowd gathered at city hall calling for an end to racism in Springfield to give Mike Williams a big hug and offered him a piece of advice. “Watch your back,” she said. “I know, girl,” Williams replied.

Tearing away the medical mask
“Mom takes off her rings to put your ring on her finger, the ring she gave you 58 years and six months ago, then puts her rings back on to hold yours close to her.” Editors Kate Richards and Rachel Ade, both second-year medical students, deliver a handsome book.

Judging the fair culinary contest
The fairgrounds are bustling in the days before the Illinois State Fair opens, and no location is busier than the culinary division in the Hobby, Arts, and Crafts Building. On Friday is cleaning and set up. On Sunday and Monday, contestants’ entries are checked in.

RealCuisine Recipe
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let sit until foamy. Stir in the sugar, dry milk, salt, nutmeg, butter, pumpkin and eggs. Beat well to blend. Stir in 3 cups of flour and beat well for 2 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Wife’s time travels trip her up
What if you could go back and forth in time, seeing the loved ones you lost when they were their younger selves and meeting your children after they’ve grown and you’ve gone to the other side? This isn’t so much a story of love as it is a tale about cheating death, at least temporarily.

Movie times
Kerasotes listings are for Friday, August 21 through Thursday, August 27. Bracketed show times are Friday, Saturday and Sunday only matinees or Friday/Saturday only late shows. All times are subject to change. For updates on Kerasotes films, call 1-800-FANDANGO.

Final fair fling
The recording features a fantastic group of area musicians supporting her beautiful songs and stunning voice.

PUB CRAWL
Jazz

BAND SPOTLIGHT
Walter Trout may not be a household name, unless your household revels in the history of rock blues from the mid-to-late 20th century. In that case you’d know Trout as an exceptional blues guitarist who spent time working and playing with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Canned Heat and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers before setting out on his own in 1989.

FAIR
If you attend the fair, make it a point to visit Ethnic Village. While you munch on tasty food from around the world, this weekend you will also see some great acts on the Ethnic Village Stage. Terran’s Greek Band plays 12-1 p.m. on Friday before African American Ensemble takes the stage at 2 p.

THE CALENDAR
11th Prairieland Chautauqua: “Pioneers of Science and Invention”.

FAIR
Members of more than 45 Illinois park districts entertain fairgoers at sites throughout the fairgrounds and host activities in Conservation World. Decatur Park District’s Scovill Zoo, Glenview Park District’s The Grove Zoo and Springfield Park District’s Henson Robinson Zoo kick up the dust in Conversation World from 10 a.

COMICS
Calling all comic book fans. The Springfield Comic Book Convention zooms into town Sunday. Do you still need Incredible Hulk 181? Looking for a new book just out or a related collectible such as an X-men T-shirt? Do you need a few bucks and are...

BATS
Dr. Todd Austin has passionately been involved with bat conservation for two decades. He will strip away the myths, show slides and explain their importance in the web of nature. This program is part of the Sunday congregation meeting of the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalists.

PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE UNDER ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME ACT STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF SANGAMON TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of July, 2009 a Certificate of Ownership of business was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Sangamon County, stating that ERICK R.

NEWS QUIRKS
Gunman Alex Fowler, 26, confronted Dorothy Williams, 69, and Sue Erzen, 87, at their home, police in Jasper, Texas, said, and demanded money. When told they had none, he demanded their purses. The women refused, and Erzen attacked the robber with a can of RAID bug spray.

THE ADVICE GODDESS
I have such a crush on my co-worker that I actually have to bite down on my lips to keep them from quivering while we talk. Although he seems to enjoy talking with me, he hasn’t expressed any interest.