Most Significant Local Story: Daley Patronage Chief Indicted

Winner: Peter Roskam

Losers: Illinois Farmers

Most Under Reported Story: The continuing mismanagement and scandals under the Blagojevich Administration.

Most Over Reported Story: Cook County GOP’s bounty on the Mayor.

Story to Watch in August: The coming Democratic Primary for Governor

Most Amazing Sports Accomplishment Despite Whining About it by a Chicago Tribune Metro Columnist: Lance Armstrong retires after winning his 7th straight Tour de France.