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Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Penn State's hometown, a passenger in football team's success, may face its own tough time

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Penn State: NCAA will get information it wants on Sandusky sex abuse scandal within days

Friday, July 13, 2012  Paterno legacy in jeopardy as report alleges cover-up of abuse allegations

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Ex-Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky found guilty of 45 counts of child sex abuse

Sunday, January 22, 2012  Joe Paterno, a half century of football triumphs at Penn State shadowed by scandal, dies at 85

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Sandusky says he's innocent in interview with NBC, says it was just horseplay, not abuse

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Following the horrific case of alleged sexual abuse surrounding the Penn State football program, there are safeguards in place for mandated reporting of abuse in several states including Illinois.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The winningest coach in major college football history was fired Wednesday night, sending angry students into the streets.