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Study finds rise in Ill. povertyNorthwest Herald, ILBy JENN WIANT – jwiant@nwherald.com with wire reports The recession likely has pushed hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans into poverty, according to a study released Thursday, and two leading indicators – use of food stamps and emergency food …Report predicts more suburbanites will fall …

A Fishers store helps people not savvy with eBay get cash anyway. More: continued here

The Williamsville office signed a new one-year lease, but its long-term future remains uncertain. The Williamsville post office in Bath County will remain open in its current location — for at least one more year. The community earlier this year feared the tiny, rural post office would be shut down …

BBC News Award for a 'Tardis' post officeBBC News, UKIt is one of Royal Mail's success stories in the wake of a purge on rural post offices over the last few years, which has seen many in the UK close. Postmistress Sarah Mason and her husband Nigel are being recognised for …

SPRINGFIELD — Stamp collectors will be forgiven for yelling “Ay Caramba!” when the Springfield Post Office offers a special cancellation to celebrate the release of a series of stamps depicting the characters of “The Simpsons.” … – By JOSH O’GORMAN STAFF WRITER More: continued here

BBC News Rare Penny Black hidden in atticBBC News, UKThe letters were encrusted with bird droppings which may have helped preserve the stamp collection of 400. The stamps, including Penny Reds, were found in the property in north Wales, with many valued at £200 each. Colin Knights, owner of Aqueduct … …

Rare stamps, including a Penny Black valued at up to £6,000, found on letters in a derelict loft are to go under the hammer. More: continued here

A Baraboo man police say defrauded guitar buyers on eBay replied Wednesday the charges are “ridiculous” and that he would fight the case at trial. More: continued here

The Coventry Telegraph School Awards 2009Coventry Telegraph, UKThe Coventry Telegraph, in association with Royal Mail, are delighted to launch the Schools Awards and welcome your entries for 2009. The Schools Awards are designed to recognise the fantastic achievements being made by our schools across Coventry and … More: continued here

Warnings over eBay BotoxTVNZ, New ZealandCosmetic surgeons have issued a warning after possibly fake Botox was offered for sale over eBay. The Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) says UK-based listings for the injectable anti-wrinkle treatment have been pulled from the global … More: continued here