Can the Postal Service be Saved? Nov 20, 2009
Illinois Democratic Rep. Danny Davis, a member of the Congressional subcommittee that oversees the Postal Service (and, until recently, its chairman), told CBSNews. (CBS News)
Previewing UNC Nov 20, 2009
Williams' lone loss to a Big Ten team came back in 2005 when they lost to Illinois. - North Carolina has had much success turning talent in Chapel Hill into NBA success. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Good day's hunt: Two 10-pointers Nov 19, 2009
Due to the many crop fields being still filled with corn and beans, the deer have been hard to locate this archery season, and even though I have about 30 stands located across east-central Illinois, my success at locating and patterning big bucks has been less than satisfactory. I seldom ever hunt the same stand twice in succession in an effort to keep the deer from patterning me and also to minimize the buildup of odor in the area. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hawkeyes Hit the Road Nov 19, 2009
Illinois and Northwestern conclude 2009 regular season road schedule. Husz and Huffman lead the Hawkeyes to Illinois and Northwestern ... HAWKS SET TO CLOSE ROAD SCHEDULE The Hawkeyes travel to Illinois and Northwestern this weekend to close out the road portion of their 2009 regular season schedule. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Tower Road to be closed Nov 19, 2009
W.L. Miller Company also agrees to build the necessary turnaround(s) and the initial road closure signing approved by IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation). The road closure would alleviate any liability to not only our company, but also the township as in the near future we will have open pits on both sides of this roadway, the letter said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
First Road Game on Tap for Billikens Nov 19, 2009
Saint Louis travels to Missouri State, hosts Butler this week (Slubillikens.com)
I Have to Tell You . . . Nov 19, 2009
The Historic Illinois town of Nauvoo is 15 minutes away and the eagles are there all winter. But for conversation starters, you can't beat the geode. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hawkeyes Host Kansas For Bucknight Nov 19, 2009
Kansas and Illinois State played in the semifinal round, with Kansas coming away with a 75-72 win ... IOWA TOPS ILLINOIS STATE FOR TITLE Iowa used a 12-2 run late in the second half to defeat Illinois State, 75-67 Sunday for the KCRG-TV9 Hawkeye Challenge championship ... Alexander followed on Sunday with a 21 point, 12 rebound (nine offensive, three defensive) performance in the championship game against Illinois State. (Hawkeyesports.com)
NCAA Championships Await Sun Devil Cross Country Nov 19, 2009
IN THE MEET - WOMEN Here is the list of teams that will compete this weekend in the women's 6,000m championship race: automatic qualifiers Baylor, Colorado, Duke, Florida, Florida State, Illinois, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Princeton, Providence, SMU, Syracuse, Texas Tech, Villanova, Virginia and Washington and at-large selections Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Georgetown, Indiana, Iowa State, Michigan, Michigan State, New Mexico, Penn State, Stanford, UTEP and West Virginia. MEET... (Thesundevils.com)
College Power Rankings Nov 18, 2009
(10-0)The Bearcats have looked beatable the past two weeks, so it's fortunate they have an open date before they face talented but underachieving Illinois ... Last game: Beat West Virginia, 24-21Next game: Nov. 27 vs. Illinois. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Board to discuss CMS color change proposal Nov 18, 2009
Scott Williams, the northern Illinois school administrator who the board hired earlier this year, later withdrew, citing difficulties relocating. n Adopting the school district s annual property tax levy which district financial consultant David Kuetemeyer said will likely result in a 177,000 revenue increase next year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Stars in first place after a month Nov 18, 2009
Texas will visit three cities in Illinois; Grand Rapids, Mich. and San Antonio over the next few weeks. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Penn State's Paterno dismisses bowl talk, for now Nov 18, 2009
" Wallace is listed as having a shoulder injury even though he was tested for a concussion after the Indiana game. Paterno also addressed the playing status of three true freshmen -- backup quarterback Kevin Newsome and wide receivers Curtis Drake and Devon Smith. Newsome, who has not attempted a pass since the Oct. 10 game against Eastern Illinois, had one carry for minus-3 yards in the first quarter against Indiana. "I'm always trying to get Kevin a little bit [of playing time]," Paterno said.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stronger Graduated Driver's Licensing Program Would Save Lives, Prevent Injuries Nov 18, 2009
A team of researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin's Injury Research Center in Milwaukee and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin studied GDL policies and five years of vehicle crash data from six states -- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin -- and found that more than 300 deaths could have been prevented if each of these states had included evidence-based modifications to their GDL programs. In addition, nearly 21,400 injuries could have been avoided if they had... (Science Daily)
WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama tours Forbidden City Nov 18, 2009
BEIJING Playing tourist on his first visit ever to China, President Barack Obama drew a chilly comparison between the Chinese capital and his Illinois hometown. U.S. President Barack Obama, center, during a state dinner reception with Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Across the ocean awaits a lesson for Muscatine teacher (8) Nov 18, 2009
Education: Bachelor s degree in education from the University of Iowa; currently enrolled in the Western Illinois University graduate program. Q&A. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mizzou Hosts Memphis Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
Following her junior campaign, she was named the Peoria Journal Star Small-School Player of the Year and earned spots on the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and Illinois Basketball Services first team and Associated Press second team. As a sophomore in 2007-09, Spietz was named to the Illinois Basketball Services third team after averaging 19. (Mutigers.com)
Wabeno News: Yesterday, today and tomorrow Nov 17, 2009
Clara writes that Roberta Molthen Oakly from Woodstock Illinois, her sister Judi Molthen Fenoglio from Raleigh, North Carolina had come to revisit Carter on Nov. 6, 2009. Their parents Bob and Margaret Molthen had built a cabin in Carter on Elliot Road in 1972; Bobs brother Clarence Molthen also resided in Carter during that time. (Forest Republican, WI)
Nancy's Christmas Present Nov 17, 2009
To Keep this in Mind wrote on Nov 16, 2009 7:39 AM:" Please, check your facts before you post inaccuracies; don't know where you got your info but I have heard this fable discussed relentlessly on anti-Obama forums/TV. House Speaker Pelosi from January 2007 to November 2008 took 20 trips from Washington to San Francisco. Because she is in line for the Presidency after VP Biden, a rule was put in place UNDER GWBush after 9-11, that the speaker have a non-stop flight. Compare Speaker Pelosi's... (New Iberia, LA)
Indoor football franchise introduced to Mat-Su Valley Nov 17, 2009
In addition to the three teams from Alaska, the league also includes squads from Texas, Montana, Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin, Virginia, Nebraska, New York, Iowa, Michigan, Kansas and Maryland. The Arctic Predators have also launched their team Web site, , and season tickets are now available for sale. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Blazers Prep for Battle Against No. 3/3 Buckeyes Nov 17, 2009
SCOUTING OHIO STATE The Buckeyes are coming off a pair of wins to open the season in the Preseason WNIT. Ohio State knocked off Eastern Illinois in the opener before topping Bowling Green in the quarterfinals of the tournament ... BATTLING THE BIG TEN UAB has only faced a Big Ten team one time during head coach Audra Smith's tenure, defeating Illinois during the 2007-08 season. (Uabsports.com)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 17, 2009
But, Pastner was a member of Lute Olson's Arizona staff when the Wildcats met Self's Illinois team in the 2001 NCAA Tournament ... Ironically, Illinois beat Kansas 80-64 in the Midwest Region semifinal to move on and face Arizona. (Gotigersgo.com)
Show Transcript: November 17 Nov 17, 2009
AZUZ: The town of Thomson is about 150 miles away from Chicago, Illinois ... ELAINE QUIJANO, CNN WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT: At the Maximum Security Thomson Correctional Center in Northwest Illinois, federal officials from a host of agencies poured in ... QUIJANO: Both the Democratic Senator and governor of Illinois agree. (CNN -- US)
Men's Basketball preps for Tuesday night matchup with Indianapolis Nov 17, 2009
Chris Lowery press conference transcript - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Chris Lowery press conference transcript. (Siusalukis.com)
XC Women Receive Bid to NCAA Championships Nov 16, 2009
The women are one of 13 teams to receive at-large bids, and will be joined by six other Big Ten schools - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State and Penn State. The 2009 Championships will mark the 11th-consecutive appearance for the women. (Msuspartans.com)
Police ask for public's help after attempted kidnapping near ISU Nov 16, 2009
Police are asking for the publics help in finding a suspect who reportedly grabbed a woman near the Illinois State University campus and attempted to force her into her own vehicle ... NORMAL -- Normal police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who reportedly grabbed a woman near the Illinois State University campus and attempted to force her into her own vehicle. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Extended hours for passports Nov 16, 2009
PRINCETON ; To ensure the receipt of passports for the holidays, post offices through central Illinois will extend passport hours and locations to help travelers prepare for international trips ... Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Inquiry finds tangle of clues at Fort Hood Nov 16, 2009
"You've had all shapes and sizes, which is a challenge for law enforcement," Hoffman said, citing a shooting at a Little Rock military recruitment center, synagogues targeted for attack in the Bronx and foiled bombing schemes in Illinois and Texas, among others ... "You've had all shapes and sizes, which is a challenge for law enforcement," Hoffman said, citing a shooting at a Little Rock military recruitment center, synagogues targeted for attack in the Bronx and foiled bombing schemes in... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
It Gets Started Tuesday Nov 16, 2009
Included in that list are some impressive non-conference games (all away from home) against #18 Mississippi State, #23 Illinois, #30 Vanderbilt and #51 Old Dominion ... Tennessee-Martin is 0-1 on the young season after suffering a 91-63 loss at Southern Illinois on Saturday. (Mutigers.com)
Softball inks four athletes for freshman class of 2011 Nov 15, 2009
- The Southern Illinois softball team signed four players for the 2011 season, head coach announced Wednesday ... "We are very excited about our 2010 recruiting class and are fortunate to keep three very good local players at home, while adding an elite player from Northern Illinois," Blaylock ... Orsburn is a two-time Southern Illinois Player of the Year as well as two-time first-team All-State. (Siusalukis.com)
Men's Tennis Dominates Singles Play on Final Day of Murray State Invite Nov 15, 2009
Chikara Kidera finishes 2-1 for weekend in singles play. By Michael Benson www. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball falls on the road at Creighton Nov 15, 2009
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team jumped out to win the first set at Creighton Friday night, but couldn't pull out the win, as the Bluejays won three straight on their home court for the 3-1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-18) victory in Missouri Valley Conference play ... The team is currently sixth in the league standings with two regular-season matches left to play fighting with fourth-place Drake (8-7) and sixth-place Illinois State (7-9) and eighth-place Evansville (6-10) to get into the MVC... (Siusalukis.com)
Kemezys Leads SLU Women To Win Nov 15, 2009
ST. LOUIS In the season opener for both teams, Saint Louis held Southern Illinois to two points over the first 13 minutes of the game in charging out to a 22-2 lead en route to a 71-45 win Friday night at Chaifetz Arena ... Southern Illinois finished at 26. (The Insiders -- Ohio Prep)
Volleyball drops tough five-set match at Drake Nov 15, 2009
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Southern Illinois volleyball team took Drake to five sets on the Bulldogs home court, but couldn't pull out the victory, 24-26,25-22,25-17,19-25,8-15, Saturday night in Missouri Valley Conference play in the Knapp Center. Drake (21-10, 9-7 MVC) pulled out the first-set victory, 26-24, before Southern (18-10, 7-9 MVC) picked up wins in the next two for the 2-1 set advantage. (Siusalukis.com)
Cross country set to compete at NCAA Midwest Regional Nov 15, 2009
- The Southern Illinois cross country team will travel to Springfield, Mo. to participate in the 2009 NCAA Midwest Region Cross Country Championships hosted by Missouri State on Saturday. (Siusalukis.com)
Chris Lowery press conference transcript Nov 15, 2009
Plus, Southeastern Illinois does a terrific job of developing kids under the radar. The thing about them is that they are always going to play hard, all are going to be well disciplined and have been well-coached when they get here. (Siusalukis.com)
Bizzarri Wins, Leads Illini to Automatic Bid to NCAA... Nov 15, 2009
Bizzarri Wins, Leads Illini to Automatic Bid to NCAA Championships - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... The No. 13-ranked Illinois women's cross country team placed second at the Missouri State Cross Country Course, as four runners finished in the top 25 to garner All-Region honors. (Fightingillini.com)
This Date In Buckeye History Nov 15, 2009
However, Michigan placekicker Peter Elezovic made a 39-yard field goal to salvage a 22-22 tie against Illinois, which gave the Wolverines the outright Big Ten title ... 1942: No. 10 Ohio State 44, No. 13 Illinois 20 In front of a snow-covered crowd at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio State (7-1) crushed the host Illini ... Illinois was suffering from low attendance, so when the Cleveland alumni of both Illinois and Ohio State suggested the 42 game be moved to the Forest City the... (Bucknuts.com)
Volleyball Ends Regular Season With Loss to Panthers Nov 14, 2009
Playing a team that they had not lost to in over four years, the Redhawks dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 (19-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-14, 13-15) road loss to Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena in their regular season finale ... The Colonels face Tennessee Tech at home on Saturday and then have to travel to Eastern Illinois sometime next week for a make-up match to determine who will make the OVC Tournament. (Gosoutheast.com)
Stanford vs. USC - A Gambler's Dream Matchup Nov 14, 2009
Go with UNLV (at Air Force), Illinois (vs. Northwestern) and Kentucky (at Vanderbilt). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ryan leading Sycamore into 5A quarters Nov 14, 2009
Geneseo and the rest of the Reagan division will exit the NCIC next season to form the new Northern Illinois Big 12 ... Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Father Henry, a secret father Nov 14, 2009
At the time, Willenborg was a priest in her hometown of Quincy, Illinois, about 130 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. Bond, then a 27-year-old, married mother of three, went to a retreat for women with troubled relationships. (CNN)
‘Escape Under the Forever Sky’ and ‘Escape by Sea’ Nov 14, 2009
Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Foreclosures fall in Kansas Nov 14, 2009
Rounding out the nation s top 10 highest foreclosure rates in October are Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Georgia, Maryland and Utah. California, Florida, Illinois and Michigan combined accounted for 52 percent of the nation s foreclosure activity in October. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
No. 5 Cincinnati is living the dream at 10-0. Not bad for a club using a revolving door at the QB position, writes Stewart Mandel. Nov 14, 2009
He'd decided early in the week to give the torrid sophomore Collaros his fourth straight start while easing Pike back into action in advance of his anticipated return to the starting lineup Nov. 27 against Illinois. His plan -- to use Pike in selected red-zone situations -- was far from arbitrary. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MAIN STORY Cross Country Heads to Springfield for Midwest Regionals Nov 13, 2009
The women s side features 13th ranked Illinois, 17th ranked Minnesota and 18th ranked Iowa State. In addition to the Midwest Region Championship determining the top regional teams, the event also serves as the first round of the NCAA Championships, as the top two teams and top four individuals not on a qualifying team automatically advance to the national championship. (Gosoutheast.com)
Once upon a time, Rose was only Big Ten bowl Nov 13, 2009
Michigan State s only road victory this season came at Illinois, 24-14, on Oct. 10 ... We played well against Illinois ... A month ago, QB Jacob Charest was third on the Illinois depth chart, spending a lot more time watching than playing during practice and looking, realistically, at next year as his chance. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Good day's hunt: Two 10-pointers Nov 13, 2009
Due to the many crop fields being still filled with corn and beans, the deer have been hard to locate this archery season, and even though I have about 30 stands located across east-central Illinois, my success at locating and patterning big bucks has been less than satisfactory. I seldom ever hunt the same stand twice in succession in an effort to keep the deer from patterning me and also to minimize the buildup of odor in the area. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ron Musselman's Penn State football chat transcript (Yesterday) Nov 13, 2009
Everyone plays 1-2 cupcakes, but Eastern Illinois in mid-season. BWT, wouldn't "The Entrenched Icon & his Housebroken ADs" be a great name for an indie band. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nations top back Marcus Lattimore to visit Georgia Nov 13, 2009
California 214, Florida 185, Texas 170, Ohio 90, Georgia 83, Louisiana 73, Virginia 61, Michigan 57, South Carolina 51, Alabama 48, Pennsylvania 47, North Carolina 41, Mississippi 39, Illinois 38. Just for the record SC does pull a 51 with a population of 4 million, to GA s 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Disaster averted from tanker fire on I-95 Nov 13, 2009
State police said the owner of the damaged tanker is Quality Carriers, Inc. of Summit, Illinois which has a local office in Branford. The Fairfield Police Department called its day shift to come in early to help with evacuation and with traffic along the Post Road, which Sgt. Perez described as "horrendous." He said it thinned out at Mill Plain Road where drivers could get onto I-95 going north. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Illini Open At Temple Friday; Host Siena Sunday Nov 13, 2009
Game 1 - Illinois (0-0) at Temple (0-0) ... The Series Temple leads 1-0 Last Meeting: Temple 66, Illinois 47 on Nov. 23, 2008 in Champaign ... The Coaches Illinois: , 30-36 overall and at Illinois (third season) Temple: Tonya Cardoza, 21-10 overall and at Temple (second season). (Fightingillini.com)
Softball Signs Five Players Nov 13, 2009
Ruckenbrod also considered Iowa, Missouri, Southern Illinois and Oklahoma State before signing with Louisville. Coach on Maggie Ruckenbrod "We are excited to get another player from Missouri, especially one from the St. Louis Chaos program. She was named Player of the Year this fall and set the state high school record for hits. Maggie is a strong catcher and has great experience behind the plate, but is also capable of playing other positions. We are excited about her offensive potential.". (Uoflsports.com)
Hawaii senator's new benefits for veterans blocked by Republican Nov 13, 2009
"We cannot go on like this," said Ed Edmundson of Illinois, father of soldier Eric Edmundson, who was nearly killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005 and who now requires the kind of extensive home care some of the new veterans' benefits would cover. Edmundson's father was in Washington this week to lobby for the new benefits. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SIU budget crisis could mean employees won't get paid Nov 13, 2009
SPRINGFIELD -- All of the state's major public universities are feeling the pinch of the state's budget meltdown, but it appears Southern Illinois University is the only one worried about making payroll ... Illinois State University hasn't received any of the more than $40 ... At Western Illinois University, which is waiting for $28. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Stars in first place after a month Nov 12, 2009
Texas will visit three cities in Illinois; Grand Rapids, Mich. and San Antonio over the next few weeks. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Pew Center: Arizona is in 'peril' Nov 12, 2009
Other states listed are: Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Budget problems could cause higher taxes and fees; layoffs or furloughs of state workers; longer waits for public services; more crowded classrooms; higher college tuition and less support for the poor or unemployed, the report said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Prep Report: Blog updates Nov 12, 2009
Deering, who already has visited Purdue, has a trip scheduled to Illinois in two weeks that should not be affected by the injury. (0). (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Wabeno News: Yesterday, today and tomorrow Nov 12, 2009
Clara writes that Roberta Molthen Oakly from Woodstock Illinois, her sister Judi Molthen Fenoglio from Raleigh, North Carolina had come to revisit Carter on Nov. 6, 2009. Their parents Bob and Margaret Molthen had built a cabin in Carter on Elliot Road in 1972; Bobs brother Clarence Molthen also resided in Carter during that time. (Forest Republican, WI)
Sullivan Signs Two Illinois Natives to Letters of Intent Nov 12, 2009
- Illinois softball head coach announced today the signing of two in-state student-athletes to national letters of intent. Illinois natives Alex Booker (Gurnee, Ill ... "In finding Alex and Jenna, we believe we hit that on the head. It's fun to have two players from the state of Illinois. It's a small class for us, but both Alex and Jenna have the talent to come in and contribute immediately to the program in our quest for championships. "We're excited about what they're going to bring to the... (Fightingillini.com)
YTB profit increases 26 percent Nov 11, 2009
But the company still faces a lawsuit from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who alleges that YTB violated state laws regarding unfair competition and advertising. Most Read Stories. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Hoops Closes Preseason Action Friday Nov 11, 2009
Included in that list are some impressive non-conference games (all away from home) against #18 Mississippi State, #23 Illinois, #30 Vanderbilt and #51 Old Dominion. In fact, of the potential 12 games vs. those highly-touted clubs only five will come at Mizzou Arena. (Mutigers.com)
Southwest alters landscape Nov 10, 2009
Q: Will Southwest be doing anything to attract more travelers to Mitchell from northern Illinois ... We ll definitely increase the awareness in northern Illinois of Mitchell as a good travel opportunity. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Bruins Travel To Pullman; Watch Coach Neuheisel's Monday News Conference Nov 10, 2009
With the win at Tennessee, the Bruin non-conference road record in the decade of the 2000's is now 7-5 --- 2000 -none; 2001-W Alabama, W Kansas; 2002-W Oklahoma State, W San Diego State; 2003-L Colorado, L Oklahoma; 2004-W Illinois; 2005-W San Diego State; 2006-L Notre Dame; 2007-L Utah; 2008 L BYU; 2009- W Tennessee. The win at Tennessee on Sept. 12 improved UCLA's record in the decade of the 2000's to 4-0 versus teams from the SEC. The Bruins swept a series with Alabama, winning at home in... (Uclabruins.com)
World turner Nov 10, 2009
My step-father was a salesman, so we moved around a lot ; Wisconsin, New York and various towns in Illinois,; said Hays ... Co-star Colleen Zenk Pinter, who is also an Illinois native, has worked with Hays on the show for 20 years, and they have been friends even longer ... Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
