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.