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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, May 18, 2009 Peterson pleads not guilty in Savio murder | VIDEO Drew Peterson has pleaded not guilty in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, as he appeared in court Monday morning. Elderly man shot to death Police are searching for a suspect in the death of a man found in his South Side home. New survey could measure police morale A new survey could measure morale within the Chicago Police Department. Emanuel, Blago traded calls on school grant Rahm Emanuel wanted answers. Funds from a $2 million state grant to a school in his congressional district had not arrived, so he went straight to the man in charge: Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Missing police dog reunited with owner A Chicago police officer was able to rest easy Sunday after being reunited with his canine partner. MORE STORIES Strange Mayor cuts grass himself in city park Statue of former president loses head UK pair's pursuit of purr-fect pet ends in Mich. School forces student to change out of kilt Staid in China: Yet-to-open sex park demolished Consumer Hot in recession: Chocolate, shoes, Spam Judge blocks 'robo-calls' selling car warranties Laptop batteries recalled by HP Newsweek changes look, hikes price Verizon offers new Wi-Fi service Healthbeat Cigarette design making smoking more risky? 5 Breast Cancer Myths Study: Ginger capsules ease chemo nausea Virus spurred high blood pressure in mice Study: Booster car seats put kids at risk MOST POPULAR Woman's body found inside parked car Peterson pleads not guilty in Savio murder Toddler shot to death in Chicago Woman killed in drive-by shooting Woman's body found in Markham Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 70°F 50°F Breezy with sunshine and patchy clouds Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 8:02 PM The Bachelorette 5 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Final spacewalk for Hubble repairs Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Monday to finish repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope, which will never be touched by human hands again. The Mission: One last house call to Hubble The Crew: Seven-person team The Timeline: Hubble's up-and-down journey Suburban native makes 5th spaceflight Space photos exhibit at O'Hare A new exhibit featuring photos from space is on display at O'Hare International Airport. SLIDESHOW: FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Doomsday Budget Revealed, ADDICTION PREVENTION & TREATMENT ELIMINATED!

Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association FY10 'DOOMSDAY' BUDGET REVEALED;  ADDICTION PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ELIMINATED;  URGENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION NEEDED NOW! Quick Links Advocacy Visit Registration Form   IADDA'S Position Tax Increase   May 18, 2009 Dear Fred, As IADDA has been saying for the past few weeks, the 'Doomsday' budget scenario has become reality and was revealed today by Governor Quinn.  The full details are not yet available, but we already know that this budget ELIMINATES ADDICTION PREVENTION & TREATMENT SERVICES.  This means that all state funds for Addiction Prevention and Treatment services will be cut if this budget passes.  Because of our federal Maintenance of Effort requirement, this would put all of our federal dollars in serious jeopardy, potentially causing the collapse of the entire addiction healthcare system!   WE CANNOT AFFORD TO SIT ON THE SIDELINES AND WATCH THIS BUDGET PLAY OUT!  EVERY IADDA MEMBER, EVERY CLIENT, EVERY YOUTH, EVERY FAMILY MEMBER MUST CALL, WRITE AND VISIT YOUR LEGISLATORS NOW AND EVERY DAY THROUGH THE END OF SESSION!    The message we must send is one of outrage; we will NOT accept a dismantling of the addiction healthcare system!   FULL FUNDING OF ADDICTION PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES MUST BE A PRIORITY! We need every legislator to not only make it their priority, but to communicate that priority to their caucus and their leadership.   Tell your legislators that IADDA supports an increase in the income tax and the alcohol tax to raise additional revenue to allow the state to operate and fulfill the needs of its citizens, including those in need of life-saving addiction healthcare services.  IADDA further recommends that a portion of any increased revenue be allocated to support a reasonable expansion of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services to address unmet need, including, but not limited to, waiting lists for treatment services.     IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SIGNED ON TO COME TO SPRINGFIELD, PLEASE MAKE THAT COMMITMENT TODAY! Use the form in Quick Links to tell IADDA when you will be here.  Even if you have spoken to your legislators repeatedly, they need to see you in Springfield, hear from you on the phone, read your emails and see your faxes.  EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO STOP THE DOOMSDAY BUDGET FROM BECOMING A REALITY!!!!  PLEASE ACTIVATE YOUR NETWORKS TODAY!!! Sincerely,   Sara M. Howe CEO  Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association Forward email   Email Marketing by Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association | 937 South Second Street | Springfield | IL | 62704

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Sri Lanka says Tamil Tiger leader killed

Sri Lanka says Tamil Tiger leader killed: "Sri Lanka declared Monday it had crushed the final resistance of the Tamil Tigers, killing rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and ending his three decade quest for an independent homeland for minority Tamils."

These cars have got to go: Dealer cuts mean deals - Yahoo! Finance

These cars have got to go: Dealer cuts mean deals - Yahoo! Finance: "At 789 Chrysler lots across America sit 44,000 potential bargains, cars and trucks that are stuck between shellshocked dealers and a troubled company that no longer wants their services.

The dealers have just a few weeks to sell the Chryslers, Dodges and Jeeps or risk losing thousands of dollars on them, giving people who want a car on the cheap a serious chance for a deal."