By MARK WILSON, Courier & Press staff writer 464-7417 or wilsonm@courierpress.com The University of Evansville ranks as one of the best values in higher education in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Colleges" issue on newsstands today.

NORMAL - Eight area residents were among the August doctoral degree recipients at Illinois State University. Area doctoral degree recipients are: David Hammontree of Normal received his doctorate in English studies.

By The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill. Sep. 3--NORMAL -- Eight area residents were among the August doctoral degree recipients at Illinois State University. Area doctoral degree recipients are: David Hammontree of Normal received his doctorate in English studies.

By Keith Benman, The Times, Munster, Ind. Jul. 26--VALPARAISO -- A surprising number of people say they would be willing to pay $10 or more for a one-way express bus ride from Valparaiso to Chicago's Loop, according to a survey produced for the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission.

By RASHAE OPHUS JOHNSON Summer "break" in Milwaukee is a misnomer for Valparaiso University senior Nile Sandeen.