Ruth Ravve Archive

Could cow manure be the future of green energy?

Published April 09, 2013

The next time you drive past a farm and smell cow manure, here's something to think about while you're holding your nose.

Trick or treat? Trend to ban Halloween is mixed bag for educators, parents

Published October 29, 2012

The one time of the year when kids are free to dress up as monsters, superheroes and reality TV stars while eating candy until their bellies hurt is on the endangered holiday list in communities around the nation.

Alaska: the last frontier

Published August 06, 2012

 Alaska is becoming a popular vacation destination for those who want to be close to nature.

Workouts on the road for hard-working competitors

Published July 17, 2012

Its 4:30am and the alarm clock is buzzing in Heather La Freniere's home. She has to get up and get moving, even though the sun won't bother rising for another couple of hours.

Indiana Teen Gets Visa Approved

Published May 31, 2012

Elizabeth Olivas, an Indiana teenager trapped in Mexico since mid April, will be back in her Frankfort, Indiana home in time to make her high school graduation.

Robert Blagojevich Speaks Out

Published May 25, 2012

3 charged in alleged terror-related plot in Chicago that included Obama campaign headquarters

Published May 19, 2012

Three men face terrorism-related and explosives charges in connection with a plot that allegedly included an attack on President Obama's campaign headquarters, police stations and squad cars, prosecutors said Saturday.

Some of the biggest mayhem at NATO summit so far is disorganized protesters

Published May 18, 2012

Thousands of protesters have arrived in Chicago knowing they are there in part to make a little noise during the weekend NATO summit, but myriad groups, special interests and causes have also resulted in internal turmoil.

Protesters brace for confrontation with police at upcoming NATO summit in Chicago

Published May 11, 2012

It's anyone's guess whether recent warnings are mere pre-protest posturing or the prelude to a serious confrontation, but Chicago is shaping up this month as the latest focal point in the debate over economic policy and the movement known as Occupy.

Man who waited 55 years for parents' postcard sees Chicago aquarium from whence it came

Published May 03, 2012

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow can prevent the post office from delivering the mail…but it just may take 55 years to get there.