DIGEST

• Metro-east may be getting even wetter

  

  With above-average precipitation totals statewide, 2008 is among Illinois' wettest years -- and forecasters are expecting the metro-east to get even wetter.

• Area farmers ready to say: 'Rain, rain, please go away'

  For farmers, too much rain can be just as bad as too little, and the timing this year is awful. Planting is running behind, and each day that passes could lead to smaller yields and higher prices for consumers.

• Council debates fate of historic Miner's Theatre

  City Council members reviewed a proposal in a special meeting Thursday calling for a joint venture between the city, park district and a foundation to take over operation of the historic Miner's Theatre downtown.

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• Distinguished Service Awards presented by Belleville Jaycees

  The Belleville Jaycees presented its Distinguished Service, Outstanding Young Educator and Outstanding Citizen awards Thursday night at its 73rd Annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet at Bellecourt Place.

• Labor groups, others oppose Wal-Mart expansion in Granite City

  

  More than 2,500 letters opposing the expansion of the Granite City Wal-Mart were delivered to City Hall Thursday.

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• Fallen law enforcement officers praised for work

  

  Those who work in law enforcement have a lot in common with those who serve in the military -- they are volunteer forces, put in potentially dangerous situations who answer the country's call 24-7.

• Washington Park police chief is fired in bid to boost morale

  Isadore Chambers is out as chief of police because the mayor wants to boost morale in the Police Department and go in a new direction. And, a 30-year-veteran of the department was named as his replacement.

• Two residents change their minds, sell land to Timberland Place developer

  The two residents who changed their minds about protesting Timberland Place have agreed to sell a strip of their land to the developer.

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