The markets closed out the week mixed, with the Dow losing 0.5%, the S&P 500 losing 0.4% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.2% on Friday. The continued drop in crude oil prices and the unexpectedly negative consumer sentiment numbers kept the

Federal bank regulators on Friday closed Bank of Wyoming, the 53rd U.S. bank to fail this year as the struggling economy and falling home prices take their toll on financial institutions.

Second-quarter results will heat up next week as investors scour reports from an array of bellwether companies looking for signs that the economy is rebounding.

CARBONDALE -One Mexican-style restaurant left the city's west side and a new one will take its place � in the same location no less.

The Southern CARBONDALE - New and prospective businesses are eligible to compete for $80,000 in prizes in the statewide 2009 Innovate Illinois competition. Businesses owners must submit applications no later than Aug. 12.

MARION - Pepsi MidAmerica employee Ron Ollis hung up his blue jumpsuit after working with the company for 37 years.