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Big catch: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is arrested by the FBI on corruption charges. Gay rights supporters urge people to call in sick to work on Wednesday to protest the California (and don’t forget Arizona) ban on same-sex marriages — despite massive job layoffs around the country. Lots of news locally today: A Chandler woman disappears after a burglary. Resigning Avondale councilman is goin’ to California. Arpaio offers $5,000 reward for info on fugitive rapper DMX. Bad grades for Snowbowl and state emergency care. Foreclosures drop, extra fuel charges stay in place and a Tempe high-rise’s bank accounts are frozen.
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by FBI
Gay rights supporters plan to “call in gay” to work on Wednesday
Chandler woman missing after burglary
Avondale councilman Charles Wolf resigns
Sheriff’s office seeks rapper DMX on animal cruelty charges
Snowbowl ski resort gets F grade from environmental group
State emergency care gets D-plus from physicians group
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Number of Valley foreclosures drops
Businesses continue “fuel surcharges” after gas prices fall
Centerpoint condo project bank accounts frozen