Heads Up: 8.14.07

Different tacks when it comes to big box stores. Stateline

Chicago gets few takers on citywide parking permits. Sun-Times

It takes a village to age in place. NYT

Moving out of poor neighborhoods doesn't improve students' grades. WaPo

Bounced check lands GA state rep. in jail. AJC

After decades in Congress, Oakland mayor struggles. SF Chronicle

Iowa taxpayers pick up the tab for prez candidates' protection. Des Moines Register

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