Politics

My contributions so far to the newspaper's role as the Fourth Estate:

2008 Presidential election coverage

- Is this the biggest election of our lifetime?

published Oct. 29, 2008 in The Daily Illini

I compiled the important historic elections timeline and did the interview for the race and politics section of the Q and A

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/elections/2008/10/29/is-this-the-biggest-election-of-our-lifetime


- Election judges play critical role

published Nov. 4, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/11/04/election-judges-play-critical-role


- Students take issue with UI polling places

published Nov. 4, 2008 on www.dailyillini.com

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/11/04/students-take-issue-with-ui-polling-places


- County Clerk plans changes to election judge training

published Nov. 7, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/11/07/county-clerk-plans-changes-to-election-judge-training



Coverage of governmental bodies

- Urbana plans for Green housing

published Feb. 5, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/02/05/urbana-plans-for-green-housing


- Urbana-Champaign senate may address ethics controversies

published Oct. 6, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/10/06/urbana-champaign-senate-s-question-and-answer-session-may-address-controversies


- Senate discusses funding for capitalism academy

published Oct. 6, 2008 on www.dailyillini.com

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/10/06/senate-discusses-funding-for-capitalism-academy


- Senate discusses termination of academy for capitalism

published Oct. 7, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/10/07/senate-discusses-termination-of-academy-for-capitalism


Other political stories

- Questions still remain over ethics revisions

published Oct. 8, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/10/08/questions-still-remain-over-ethics-revisions


- Forum exposes opinions about gender, politics: Democratic presidential race raises complex gender issues

published Feb. 29, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/02/29/forum-exposes-opinions-about-gender-and-politics


- Voters react to call for faith-based voting decisions

published Nov. 27, 2007 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2007/11/27/local-voters-react-to-church-call-for-faith-based-decisions-at-polls


- Ikenberry starts as interim president

published Jan. 4, 2010 on www.dailyillini.com

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2010/01/04/ikenberry-starts-as-interim-president


- University legislators focus on retaining faculty

published Oct. 16, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/10/16/university-legislators-focus-on-retaining-faculty

Athletics

I would love to cover women's sports some day, but I've chosen to get my start as a news reporter. Here's a list of links to the sports-related coverage I've done so far:

Chief Illiniwek

- Parade bans Chief symbol from floats

published Oct. 23, 2007

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/2007/10/23/parade-bans-chief-symbol-from-floats


- Council selects new Chief

published April 29, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/04/29/council-selects-new-chief


- Students for Chief Illiniwek plans 'The Next Dance'

published Oct. 30, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/10/30/students-for-chief-illiniwek-plans-the-next-dance


Other Illini sports coverage

- Kevin Hambly turns Illinois volleyball into family affair

published Nov. 14, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

http://illinihq.com/video/view/1473/

- Students assess Illinois spirit

published Nov. 18, 2008 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/11/18/students-assess-illinois-spirit


Other athletics and fitness stories

- Sports camp participants gain experience, risk burnout

published July 6, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304188


- New pool safety law drains park district budgets

published July 6, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304852


- Gurnee man's team of diabetic athletes wins cross-country bike race

published July 6, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304353


- Slow-bouncing balls help beginners learn tennis ... and fast

published June 29, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=301825


- 'Healthy competition' encourages commuters to bike

published June 12, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=300178


- Wellness week educates, unites women: Events kicked off with 5K Sunday

published Nov. 5, 2007 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2007/11/05/wellness-week-educates-unites-women


- Warrior winners: Waubonsie celebrates girls state soccer title at pep rally

published June, 2008 in the Naperville Sun www.napersun.com

The first 45 minutes of the second-to-last day at Waubonsie Valley High School were dedicated to the annual recognition assembly for athletes.

For the second year in a row, the school celebrated the achievements of its girls soccer team in winning the Class AA state championship.

The 24-member team also boasts an undefeated season, a 58-game winning streak, and the winner of the Gatorade State Girls Soccer Player of the Year Award, junior Bri Rodriguez.

"As an individual award, she deserves it," coach Julie Bergstrom said. "But it also is representative of Waubonsie soccer and where we've come with the players on the team in the last few years."

Through all the team's accomplishments, Bergstrom has taught her players not to think about championships or winning streaks, but to take the season one game at a time.

And her players bought into her philosophy.

"We tried to take it one game at a time because we know that no matter who we're playing, every team is going to come out and try to beat us," Rodriguez said.

Bergstrom, a physical education teacher at the high school, also taught her players to step up in pressure situations and not to depend solely on a few star athletes to carry the team.

And when Rodriguez tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee in a tournament game Friday against Maine South, Bergstrom said the entire team stepped up.

Rodriguez said she gave her captain title to sophomore Vanessa DiBernadino after her injury. DiBernadino joined junior captains Rachel Bostick and Claire Hanold in the leadership position.

The team went on to clinch the state title with a 3-0 win against Belleville's Althoff High School at North Central College.

For seniors Emily Bielaga, Hillary Blake and Jessica Blake, the state championship game was their last in a Warrior uniform.

The location of the state tournament allowed Waubonsie's fans to continue attending games and supporting the team, Bergstrom said.

A slideshow at the pep rally showcased Warrior fans cheering on the team decked out in body paint, flags and all forms of green and gold gear.

"It's amazing, especially at the home games," Rodriguez said of the team's fan support. "It's probably hard to play against, but when you know it's for you, it definitely gets you pumped up."

Parents and family members also celebrated the team's achievement in the crowd of about 3,600 at the assembly.

"At girls events, let alone soccer, a lot of times you don't get much support," said Lisa McClellan, mother of junior Kiki McClellan. "The girls here and the students here love the coach so much and I think she has a lot to do with that. She makes all these T-shirts and really gets people excited about sports."

Copyright 2008 Naperville Sun

Multimedia news and feature reporting

It's the wave of the future, it's choosing the best way to tell a story, it's ... multimedia journalism. Take a look at my style of multimedia work at the links below:

- Big Broadband - website

published Dec. 15, 2009 through the Champaign News-Gazette

*Recognized as the fourth place winner of the 2010 Hearst Journalism Awards' Multimedia Competition*

I did all the reporting, editing, multimedia production and web design for this website, which tells the story of plan to improve broadband Internet access in Urbana-Champaign, Ill.

http://multi.media.illinois.edu/ng/J480fall2009/broadbandinternet/InternetAccess/Home.html


- Kevin Hambly turns Illinois volleyball into a family affair - video

published Nov. 14, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette


http://illinihq.com/video/view/1473/


- The Liquid Edge: Fueling water skiing in Central Illinois - video

published Oct. 15, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette

http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2009-10-15/water-skiing-farmer-city.html


- Women's Resources Center celebrates one year - video

published Feb. 25, 2010 on the website of The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/multimedia/video/2010/02/25/womens-resource-center-celebrates-1-year


- Three Rivers Arts Festival attendees get creative - video

published June 4, 2010 on the website of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/s_684574.html


- The Chicago suburbs at night: Yeah, there's stuff to do - video

published July 17, 2009 on the website of the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/multimedia/?category=1&type=video&item=249

Lunch bunch reunites Champaign High School class of '54 - video

published Dec. 1, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette

http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2009-12-08/champaigns-class-54-lunch-bunch.html


Pilots fly model airplanes in the Armory - video

published Feb. 1, 2010 on the website of The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/multimedia/video/2010/02/01/pilots-fly-model-airplanes-in-the-armory


Allen Hall zombie mob marches again - video

published Nov. 1, 2009 on the website of The Daily Illini

http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2009-11-01/zombie-mob-krannert-center.html


Bugscope program shows new side of science - photo/audio slideshop

published Oct. 5, 2009 on the website of The Daily Illini

http://multi.media.illinois.edu/ng/j480fall2009/Bugscope/Bugscope/Beckman_Bugscope.html


Allerton festival brings music to barn - photo/audio slideshop

published Sept. 6, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette

http://multi.media.illinois.edu/ng/J480fall2009/allerton/allerton_music/Allerton_Music_Barn_Festival.html

Columns

Read my opinions - for once! A compilation of humorous, yet thought-provoking columns I've written during six years as a journalist.

When hunting for jobs, worry less, do more

published Feb. 2, 2009 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/spring-career-guide-2009/2009/02/02/column-when-hunting-for-jobs-worry-less-do-more


In job search, I'll take 'Whatever I can get'

published Feb. 1, 2010 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/spring-career-guide-2010/2010/02/01/in-job-search-i-ll-take-whatever-i-can-get


In the ABCs of college living, U is for Underwear

published Feb. 8, 2010 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/housing-guide-2010/2010/02/08/u-is-for-underwear


Driving down 'Goodbye lane'

published April 26, 2010 in The Daily Illini

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/graduation-guide-2010/2010/04/26/driving-down-goodbye-lane

Music writing

Links to a few features I've written about Chicago area bands:

- Determination drives 18-year-old's singing career

published July 30, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=308954


- Greensugar takes its bluesy rock to local stages

published Aug. 12, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=312448


- Good Luck Jane comes home to suburbs for local debut

published Oct. 1, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=324214&src=145


- Free spirits: Patience Gloria likes giving its music away

published March 17, 2010 in the Chicago Daily Herald

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=365531&src=145

A look back: Project improves Campustown streetscape

published May 6, 2010 in The Daily Illini

For my real last piece for The Daily Illini, published in the last normal edition of the spring semester, I teamed up with another senior writer to take a look at a streetscape improvement program that created the current look of Champaign's Green Street.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2010/05/06/a-look-back-project-improves-campustown-streetscape

Graduation column: Driving down 'Goodbye lane'

published April 26, 2010 in The Daily Illini

The last in my string columns written during the second semester of senior year of college, this piece is an ode to I-57, the flat, four-lane highway that connects Champaign-Urbana to Chicagoland, and a graduation goodbye to the drive to and from college.

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/graduation-guide-2010/2010/04/26/driving-down-goodbye-lane

Race, gender and faculty salaries series

published April 19 and 20, 2010 in The Daily Illini

I wrote a two-part series announcing that the University was just beginning a study of whether race and gender are unfairly influencing salaries. I did all the reporting and planning of extra elements including photos, graphics, break out boxes, pull quotes and editor's notes for this series.

The first part describes the issue of race as it relates to salaries:

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/champaign-urbana/2010/04/18/salary-study-analyzes-effects-of-race-gender

The second part discusses problems relating to gendered disparities in salaries:

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2010/04/19/statistical-gender-salary-analysis-breaks-down-averages

Police take man into custody for possession of heroin

published April 15, 2010 on www.dailyillini.com and April 16, 2010 in The Daily Illini

I was lucky enough to live right next to this apartment building and be on my way home from the newsroom when we got a call about a drug bust. A police brief resulted.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2010/04/15/police-take-man-into-custody-for-possession-of-heroin

Planned Parenthood celebrates 70 years

published April 8, 2010 in The Daily Illini

A look back at the history of Planned Parenthood in east central Illinois.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/champaign-urbana/2010/04/08/planned-parenthood-celebrates-70-years

And an online-only brief with coverage of the 70th anniversary event.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/champaign-urbana/2010/04/10/politicians-supporters-commemorate-planned-parenthoods-70-years

Women's Resources Center celebrates 1 year

published Feb. 25, 2010 on www.dailyillini.com

A video of the event held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the University of Illinois' Women's Resources Center. I covered the efforts to establish a center beginning in fall 2007, which were successful by early 2009.

http://www.dailyillini.com/multimedia/video/2010/02/25/womens-resource-center-celebrates-1-year

U is for Underwear

published Feb. 8, 2010 in The Daily Illini

Assigned the letter "U" for The Daily Illini's ABCs of college living edition of the spring housing guide, I sat down to write about the city of Urbana. At the last second, I switched gears and wrote about underwear, instead, producing a lighthearted and laughable column that actually shares a lesson about avoiding awkwardness.

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/housing-guide-2010/2010/02/08/u-is-for-underwear

In job search, I'll take 'Whatever I can get'

published Feb. 1, 2010 in The Daily Illini

A column I wrote for the spring career guide likens the search for job after graduation to the status markers used on Facebook for the search for the perfect relationship. This column was well received for its humor and creative connections.

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/spring-career-guide-2010/2010/02/01/in-job-search-i-ll-take-whatever-i-can-get

Model airplane flying fest

published Feb. 1, 2010 on www.dailyillini.com

Every year, model airplane pilots descend on the Armory to fly their hobby crafts inside the large open space. Watch a video of "E-Fest."

http://www.dailyillini.com/multimedia/video/2010/02/01/pilots-fly-model-airplanes-in-the-armory

Graduate student union ratifies contract: Vote officially ends strike

published Nov. 23, 2009 on www.dailyillini.com

After the Graduate Employees Organization two-day strike, the organization ratified a new contract with University administration.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/11/23/graduate-student-union-ratifies-contract

Hearst Journalism Award-winning multimedia website: Big Broadband in Urbana-Champaign

published Dec. 15, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

In two months, I built an entire website and by doing all the original reporting, editing and production of videos, photos and text elements to tell the story of a plan to improve broadband Internet access in Urbana-Champaign, Ill.

On May 17, 2010, I was awarded fourth place in the Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia Competition for my work on this site. The honor came in the 50th year of the prestigious college journalism award and earned $750 for both myself and the Department of Journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

http://multi.media.illinois.edu/ng/J480fall2009/broadbandinternet/InternetAccess/Home.html

Lunch bunch connects '54 Champaign HS graduates

published Dec. 1, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

Many female members of the Champaign High School class of 1954 still live in central Illinois and get together for monthly lunches.

http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2009-12-08/champaigns-class-54-lunch-bunch.html

UI graduate students strike

published Nov. 16 and 17, 2009 on the breaking news website of the Chicago Tribune, www.chicagobreakingnews.com and in the Chicago Tribune

Unhappy with the contract offered by the administration of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the school's Graduate Employees Organization struck to protect tuition waivers. I reported for five hours rainy hours as a freelancer for the Tribune and produced this breaking news update:

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/11/grad-students-picket-classroom-buildings-at-u-of-i.html

The second-day print story gives context to the amount of classes canceled or otherwise disrupted by the strike.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-11-17/news/0911160398_1_graduate-student-instructors-graduate-employees-organization

UI volleyball a family affair

published Nov. 14, 2009 on the sports website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.illinihq.com

Illinois women's volleyball coach Kevin Hambly connects his team with his family, making the sport his entire life.

http://illinihq.com/video/view/1473/

Allen Hall Zombie Mob walks again

published Nov. 1, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

A Halloween tradition at the University of Illinois, a group of Allen Hall residents dress as zombies and dance around campus to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2009-11-01/zombie-mob-krannert-center.html

The Liquid Edge: Fueling water skiing in central Illinois

published Oct. 15, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

A unique water skiing facility on a private lake in the middle of central Illinois advances the sport for an otherwise landlocked population of people.

http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2009-10-15/water-skiing-farmer-city.html

Bugscope program shows new side of science

published Oct. 5, 2010 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

The Beckman Institute of science and technology runs a program to let middle school students remotely use one of its microscopes, dubbed the Bugscope, to view insects up close.

http://multi.media.illinois.edu/ng/j480fall2009/Bugscope/Bugscope/Beckman_Bugscope.html

Allerton Music Barn festival

published Sept. 6, 2009 on the website of the Champaign News-Gazette, www.news-gazette.com

A Soundslides photo and audio slideshow tells the story of a music festival held in a renovated barn in a large park.

http://multi.media.illinois.edu/ng/J480fall2009/allerton/allerton_music/Allerton_Music_Barn_Festival.html

C-U helps in military defense research

published Sept. 11, 2009 in The Daily Illini

Eight years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Champaign-Urbana area participates in national defense by researching and developing new tools for use by the armed forces.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2009/09/10/c-u-helps-in-military-defense-research

Admissions scandal aftermath: Quinn to name trustees on Friday

published Sept. 2, 2009 in The Daily Illini

After the "clout list" admissions scandal of summer 2009, Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn appointed new members to the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/09/02/quinn-to-name-trustees-on-friday

Move-In edition 2009

published Aug. 10, 2009 in The Daily Illini

This story explores the validity of a report about the monetary value of a degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/move-in-guide-2009/2009/08/10/report-ui-diploma-can-be-lucrative

And this article introduces new students to the diversity of food options available around campus.

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/move-in-guide-2009/2009/08/10/from-restaurants-to-residence-halls-diverse-options-await-hung

Suburban teens find unique summer employment

published July 20, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

Instead of lifeguarding, or working in retail or fast food, these Chicagoland teens found more interesting summer jobs.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=307480

The suburbs at night: Yeah, there's stuff to do

published July 17, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

A story and video for bored young suburbanites about late-night entertainment options.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=306922

Direct link to the video, my first for a professional newspaper:

http://www.dailyherald.com/multimedia/?category=1&type=video&item=249

Local beaches offer more than just swimming

published July 8, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

A look at suburban Chicago beaches, but not the typical Lake Michigan ones.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304679

Hoffman man claims self defense in fatal stabbing with medieval dagger

published July 7, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

My first experience covering courts led to a story about the first day of a murder trial.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=305220

Gurnee man's team of diabetic athletes wins cross-country bike race

published July 6, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

A story about a team of extreme bicyclists with diabetes and their historic win of a cross-country bike race.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304353

This story was picked up by the Associated Press and published by The Daily Illini among other news outlets.

http://www.dailyillini.com/diversions/2009/07/27/diabetic-cyclists-set-world-record

Sports camp participants gain experience, risk burnout

published July 6, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

The pros and cons of enrolling middle- and high-school athletes in summer sports camps.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304188

New pool safety law drains park district budgets

published July 6, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

Compliance with a law meant to protect kids from the suction of pool drains proved costly for Chicagoland park districts.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=304852

Slow bouncing balls help beginners learn tennis ... and fast

published June 29, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

A health and fitness story about a tennis lesson program that builds up to real tennis balls by using slower-bouncing versions first.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=301825

Palatine mom's parenting website makes top 200 list

published June 22, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

Sue Kirchner's entrepreneurship won her an award as a top mom-owned business.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=301427

Willowbrook author tracks history of local horse racing

published June 15, 2009 in the Chicago Daily Herald

A feature story about a horse trainer and author.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=384850

Gender inequalities affect faculty salaries

published April 20, 2009 in The Daily Illini

My first truly investigative piece, the result of three months of reporting, analyzed gendered salary inequities among faculty at the University of Illinois and found female faculty are paid less than males on average campuswide at all ranks.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/04/20/ui-affected-by-gender-inequalities

Women's resources gains status as 'Center'

published Feb. 27, 2009 in The Daily Illini

Official titles for people and organizations are important in the university setting, so this story notes the change in the name of the women's resources organization.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2009/02/27/womens-resources-move-to-new-location-gain-status-as-center

Column: When hunting for jobs, worry less, do more

published Feb. 2, 2009 in The Daily Illini

I love writing columns and offering a lighthearted, humorous take on common, everyday experiences. My first column as assistant news editor for The Daily Illini ran in the spring career guide with my tips about the job search.

http://www.dailyillini.com/special/spring-career-guide-2009/2009/02/02/column-when-hunting-for-jobs-worry-less-do-more

Groups rally around Gaza conflict

published Jan. 28, 2009 in The Daily Illini

Campus rally coverage about the conflict in the Gaza, Israel and Palestine areas.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2009/01/28/groups-rally-around-gaza-conflict

Freshmen tackle first finals week

published Dec. 12, 2008 in The Daily Illini

Written for the fall finals guide, this story discusses new students' first experience with college final exams.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/12/12/freshmen-tackle-first-finals-week

Team-teaching offers increased expertise

published Dec. 8, 2008 in The Daily Illini

Some courses are taught by multiple instructors during one semester. So does a change in professors help or confuse students?

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/12/08/team-teaching-offers-increased-expertise

Seminar explores uses for old electronics

published Dec. 5, 2008 in The Daily Illini

A group devoted to reusing electronic waste starts to organize on campus. It's grown to offer courses, design competitions and e-waste collection drives.

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2008/12/05/seminar-explores-uses-for-old-used-electronics

What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers

published Dec. 1, 2008 in The Daily Illini

College students love leftovers, especially after Thanksgiving. This story offers tips for how to use them.

http://www.dailyillini.com/diversions/2008/12/01/what-to-do-with-your-leftovers