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I'll Have Another ridden by Mario Gutierrez comes ahead at the finish to beat Bodemeister ridden by Mike Smith to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Money News with Sean Craig: Don’t gamble with 401K
Why do people hesitate to get a second opinion on their retirement plan?
"You get a little bump on your arm and you go see the doctor to make sure it's nothing serious," Sean Craig with First Midwest Securities in Bloomington said Monday. "When you get a bump in your 401-K, some people don't do anything."
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is seen on a screen in Times Square moments after he rang the Opening Bell for the Nasdaq stock market board from Menlo Park on May 18, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Money News with Sean Craig: Markets down, despite Facebook IPO
The excitement over Facebook's historic initial public offering wasn't enough to inspire a positive day on Wall Street. Greece, JP Morgan Chase and domestic economic worries distracted investors.
(Photo courtesy of the City of Bloomington) Miller Park Zoo reports third busiest year ever [VIDEO]
BLOOMINGTON - The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington had a busy Friday with about 800 children visiting for field trips. Thanks to the clear skies and 84 degree forecast, the zoo remained busy even after the students left.
Photo by Travis Lindquist/Getty Images 2012 Preakness Picks [VIDEO]
After an exciting Kentucky Derby, we head into the Preakness. The second leg of the Triple Crown is held in Baltimore, Maryland at Pimlico Race Course. Pimlico is a racetrack rich in history, not only for the Preakness, but for the infamous match race between Seabis
Facebook Inc. founder and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg leaves Crowne Plaza Hotel after attending a roadshow for the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) on May 11, 2012 in Palo Alto. Facebook plans on offering its IPO on the Nasdaq Stock Market May 18. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) Money News with Sean Craig: Facebook IPO limits
Happy Birthday Mark Zuckerberg! Looks like his Facebook initial public offering is going as well as any multi-millionaire social media guru could possibly hope for.
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) What do Medicaid cuts mean to seniors, disabled?
As Illinois lawmakers debate cuts to Medicaid and other programs for senior citizens, the disabled and low-income families, Providing Access to Help (PATH) is trying to get a handle on how the cuts might affect local households.
Billiam Van Rostenberg (R) gives a thumbs up after marrying partner Jeffrey McGowan outside village hall February 27, 2004 in New Paltz, New York. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images) Durbin supports marriage equality for gay couples
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is backing President Barack Obama and Gov. Pat Quinn in their support of gay marriage.
Same-sex marriages are sure to be a talking point leading up to the November elections. Durbin said Friday there’s no telling what the president’s position on the issue means for votes.
U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) offered this week's GOP response to the president. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Obama offers 5-point economic plan; GOP calls for jobs focus [AUDIO]
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says he has a "to-do list" for Congress.
He spent his weekly media address outline a five-point plan he said would create jobs and help restore middle-class security.
The price of gold fell again on Friday. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images) Money News with Sean Craig: Gold, oil prices down
The price of gold is down and so is the price on a barrel of oil.
What does that mean for investors?
Sports related head injuries have been getting more attention from official ranging from youth to professional sports. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Doctor urges Ill. parents, coaches to study ‘concussion law’
The Illinois State Medical Society is urging parents, school officials, coaches and staff to exercise extreme caution in dealing with sports-related concussions.
- Senate Republicans support institute's Medicaid plan
- Weather key to grain markets right now
- 3 Redbirds named All-MVC baseball First Team
- Normal oks Amtrak parking deck charge, with free option
- Dry weather keeps planters moving
- CornBelters manager Parker confident in new team
- McEvoy on Sports: More Illinois State basketball changes
- Quinn dismisses gambling as 'shiny' distraction
- Public weighs in on foreclosure panel's ideas
- Miller Park Zoo's rare goat gives birth to kid
