Casey residents plan four days of July 4 festivities Jul 1, 2009
Saturday s festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a parade that will travel south through downtown Casey on Illinois Route 49 and then east on Monroe Avenue to Fairview Park. The parade will have a Shriners;Pouring Our Hearts Out For Kids theme. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Grocers recall beef in some states Jul 1, 2009
They were available in Kroger stores in the Cincinnati-Dayton region that includes northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana; and in western Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Illinois and eastern Missouri. Kroger-owned Food 4 Less stores in the Chicago area, Fry's stores in Arizona and Smith's stores in Arizona, Utah, and other western states are included in the recall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Midwest Living recommends Indiana's Antique Alley Jun 30, 2009
Kankakee River Valley in Illinois: Oronoco, Minn. Paxico, Kansas, and Walnut, Iowa. (Yahoo News)
S Kumars acquires Hartmarx Corp Jun 30, 2009
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois on June 26 approved the sale of substantially all of the assets of Hartmarx Corporation for a total transaction value of $119 million. The transaction is expected to close during July 2009. (India Times)
Sheriff encourages public safety networking Jun 30, 2009
Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
EPA targets 44 coal ash sites in 10 states Jun 30, 2009
Illinois, 2 (Havana, Alton). Indiana, 1 (Lawrenceburg). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
O'Rear chooses hoops over baseball -- for now Jun 29, 2009
Eastern Illinois would have paid for O'Rear's tuition fees and books. Kansas, meanwhile, was high on the Nashville, Ill. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Click to read:Crackdown Drains Iranian Dissidents Jun 28, 2009
"These kinds of arrests usually are undertaken in order to produce some kind of a show trial," said Ahmad Sadri, a sociology professor at Lake Forest College in Illinois who writes a column for the reformist Iranian daily Etemad-e-Melli, or National Confidence ... Sadri, the professor in Illinois who regularly visits Iran, said he has begun couching his criticism of the government in his newspapers, taking an indirect approach to avoid angering the government. (CBS News)
New song leads to change in gene activity in songbirds Jun 28, 2009
WASHINGTON: University of Illinois researchers have found that gene expression in the brain of the zebra finch changes when it hears a new song from a member of its own species. Writing about this finding in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers say that it offers a new picture of memory in the songbird brain. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Roth, Wadwell Earn All-America Honors Jun 27, 2009
Name School P Sarah Hamilton Florida State University P Kim Reeder Ohio State University P University of Louisville C Stacie Chambers University of Arizona 1B Christine Lux University of Notre Dame 2B Danielle Zymkowitz University of Illinois 3B (tie) Cheyenne Jenks Florida Gulf Coast University 3B (tie) Jenae Leles University of Arizona SS Bianca Mejia Long Island University OF Karli Hubbard University of Louisiana at Lafayette OF Kirsten Shortridge Louisiana State University OF Carly Normandin... (Uoflsports.com)
Festivals have a bigger role in tough economy Jun 27, 2009
The Central Illinois summer festival season is heating up, along with the summer temperatures ... Nearly every town in Central Illinois has some sort of Independence Day celebration on this week's schedule ... Bloomington-Normal has ongoing outdoor concerts and plays - including the Illinois Shakespeare Festival that just got under way - as well as the Sugar Creek Arts Festival, Sweet Corn and Blues Festival, various downtown Bloomington events and weekly farmers markets in both downtowns. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Officials: Subway crash unlikely in other cities Jun 27, 2009
Noelle Gaffney, a spokeswoman for the Chicago Transit Authority, said the automated system has worked for passengers in that Illinois city, citing no major accidents in recent years. She said the Chicago system, which is the third busiest system in the United States, has operators on board each train. (CNN -- Tech)
Oregon Recreation Report Jun 27, 2009
ILLINOIS RIVER: trout ... Illinois River flows at Kerby. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Soldier from 100th Battalion dies in Iraq Jun 27, 2009
Hills, who at one time served in the Illinois Army National Guard before he transferred to the Army Reserve, was assigned to the 100th Battalion s Charlie Company after it was activated in August ... Hills, who at one time served in the Illinois Army National Guard before he transferred to the Army Reserve, was assigned to the 100th Battalion s Charlie Company after it was activated in August. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Broncos on national television at least three times in 2009 Jun 26, 2009
to take on Northern Illinois at 3:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. CST) on Oct. 3 ... Oct. 3 at Northern Illinois 3:30 p.m. TBA. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Sarah Bush buys land in Effingham for $2.6M Jun 26, 2009
The Effingham purchases follow the May 29 groundbreaking of the 7 million Prairie Pavilion medical office building on the SBLHC campus along Illinois Route 16 between Charleston and Mattoon. Construction of the office building is expected to wrap up in about 12 months. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
1st acoustic metamaterial 'superlens' Jun 26, 2009
WASHINGTON: A team of researchers at the University of Illinois (U. of I.) has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology. The team, led by Nicholas X Fang, a professor of mechanical science and engineering at Illinois, successfully focused ultrasound waves through a flat metamaterial lens on a spot... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Patti Blagojevich back in Chicago from the jungle Jun 26, 2009
By KAREN HAWKINS Friday, June 26, 2009 3:45 AM CDT CHICAGO - Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich said Friday that making new friends during her time on NBC's reality show "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" helped her get over those she's lost since her husband's arrest on federal corruption charges ... She was greeted at O'Hare International Airport by her husband, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, daughters Annie and Amy, and her sister, Illinois State Rep. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
County has face-to-face with U.S. Wind Force reps Jun 26, 2009
If you hire someone from Illinois, as soon as he can he's going to go back to Illinois, he said, noting the stability of local workers. Friend said he estimated 150-200 workers would be needed during the construction phase, which is expected to take nine months to a year. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
'I never support that': Quinn backtracks on drastic budget cuts Jun 25, 2009
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois ... SPRINGFIELD -- After spending the past three weeks saying he would cut programs serving Illinois' neediest citizens on July 1, Gov. Pat Quinn appeared to blink Wednesday ... The latest mixed signal from Illinois' chief executive came after two days of mostly futile negotiations over the state budget impasse. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Moultrie-Douglas posts Legion win over Kansas Jun 25, 2009
Kansas, 10-9, has postponed its doubleheader Saturday vs. Stewardson-Strasburg Post 689-211 due to the Eastern Illinois basketball team camp. The junior legion has also postponed its games at Taylorville. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Summer Fun events 2009 Jun 25, 2009
Featuring over 70 crafters from Wisconsin and Illinois. Food stand with quarter-pound hot dogs, soda, etc. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Saving Time, Money and Changing Minds Jun 25, 2009
"When we reopened after a major renovation, we made the choice to open smoke-free," says Dawn L. Bagby, Regional Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn, Champaign, IL. "Illinois was pushing to go smoke-free and we noticed that we didn't get very many calls for smoking rooms so we thought we'd try it.". It worked. (PR Newswire)
Local Sports Briefs Jun 25, 2009
The times for Fresno State's football games at Wisconsin and Illinois this fall season are now set ... The Big Ten Network will televise Fresno State's Dec. 5 matchup at Illinois at 9:30 a.m. ... The Bulldogs have never played Illinois. (Fresno Bee)
Swine Flu May Have Infected More Than 100,000 Americans Jun 25, 2009
CDC says confirmed cases, including 2 new deaths, may not reflect true reach of the disease. Sunday, May 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Kono, Kim advance in U.S. Public Links play Jun 25, 2009
Honolulu's Stephanie Kono defeated Emily Powers of Illinois 4 and 3 today in the first round of match play at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links golf championship in Devens, Mass ... Honolulu's Stephanie Kono defeated Emily Powers of Illinois 4 and 3 today in the first round of match play at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links golf championship in Devens, Mass. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Governor’s absence is no crisis Jun 25, 2009
Governor s absence is no crisis. 8:24 am June 24, 2009, by jwooten. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Protect This House Jun 25, 2009
Three 2009 first-rounders, Northern Illinois defensive end Larry English, Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers and Rutgers receiver Kenny Britt, bought policies ranging from $1 million-$3 million from New York-based agent Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado. The most common buyers of policies are players who turned down a chance to go pro (rising seniors and redshirt juniors) or players who plan to turn pro as soon as the NFL permits (rising juniors and redshirt sophomores). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 24, 2009
Grew up in Ohio and Illinois. A northwesterner since 1975. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Wolverine's Brush, Evans selected to play at USA Junior Nationals Jun 24, 2009
Both players had a strong weekend and were invited to represent their area at the USA Junior Nationals at the University of Illinois in Champaign. The event will serve as a potential avenue for college recruiters to evaluate both players. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Miss State roster features Congo contingent Jun 24, 2009
Check out the big names from each school and vote for your favorite. Take a look at cheerleaders in action during the NCAA tournament and more. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UNI baseball players find new places to play Jun 24, 2009
Five Panthers --- first baseman Jason Summers, pitchers Carlos Pinedo, Chris Macek, Ivan Lopez and Josh Gibbs --- will attend Western Illinois ... Brian delaTorriente will pitch at Illinois, and incoming freshman Jordan Adams of Mason City Newman has signed to play at Central Michigan ... Brian delaTorriente P Illinois. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla to receive U.S. loans Jun 24, 2009
The loans to Ford will help the company upgrade factories in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio to produce 13 fuel-efficient vehicles. Nissan will receive loans of $1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Southwest flying to six cities from Milwaukee Jun 24, 2009
Southwest starting with six destinations from Milwaukee - The Business Journal of Milwaukee. for free extra services. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
LETTER: Obama breaking the law 'in the public interest' Jun 24, 2009
7X6Z9 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:59 PM:" All across Charleston Illinois, Obama supports are driving their PC's into overdrive as they search the archives of The Huffington Post, TalkingPointsMemo, The Daily Kos, The Democrat Underground, MSNBC, and any and all Google searches in a fanatic panic to find an incident of the Bush White House rigging a press conference.Who will be the first with the "Bush did it too. " response?The Question?Father Bob?Or (my money favorite) Harry Potter?Let's see, shall... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Nine-run third helps MDC past Kansas Jun 24, 2009
";Moultrie-Douglas is to play Toledo Post 764 Saturday in a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.Kansas, 10-9, has postponed its doubleheader Saturday vs. Stewardson-Strasburg Post 689-211 due to the Eastern Illinois basketball team camp. The junior legion has also postponed its games at Taylorville. The Senior team is to travel to Toledo to face Post 764 Thursday in a doubleheader starting at 6 p.m. Sunday s doubleheader at Taylorville has been moved to 2 p.m.KANSAS AB R H BIPhipps, 2b 4 0 1 1Lord,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Clemson's No. 1 fan Jun 24, 2009
Obviously, we didn't get to go to Illinois because it was on Tuesday night, but whatever is feasible. " And how did a kid who grew up near Orlando, Fla., come up with a replica Tree Rollins Clemson jersey? "I got it my senior year in high school," Bushroe said. "I live about an hour from Orlando and was in Orlando randomly. (CUTigers.com)
Martin reveals non-conference slate Jun 24, 2009
The squad will play Western Illinois on Sunday, Nov. 15 ... Sunday Nov. 15 WESTERN ILLINOIS. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Soccer tournament new to Racine county's summer schedule Jun 23, 2009
The Cycling Classic, part of the International Cycling Classic and Superweek Pro Tour series, the oldest and longest running multi-category cycling race in the U.S. The series, which draws riders from all over the world, lasts two weeks and includes 17 courses in 16 cities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The Racine race returns to downtown Thursday, July 23, with races all day, including the 100-kilometer pro race at 6 p.m. that concludes the event. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
World's best music festivals Jun 23, 2009
LOLLAPALOOZA, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. August 7-9 ($190). Rocker Perry Farrell began Lollapalooza in 1991 as a farewell tour for his band, Jane's Addiction. (CNN -- International)
Thorne and Belt Earn All-American Honors on Day Three of NCAA Track and Field Championships Jun 23, 2009
Women's Team Standings (Through 13 events) Women's Team Standings (Through 13 events) 1 Oregon 39 points 2 Southern California 21 points 3 Arizona State 20 points 3 Florida State 20 points 3 Texas 20 points 6 Texas Apoints 7 Illinois 18 points 7 Florida 18 points 9 UCLA 15 points 10 Washington 14 points. U of L Women's Individual Results Triple Jump - Qualifying 21 12. (Uoflsports.com)
Will state lawmakers change their minds on tax increase? Jun 23, 2009
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:01 AM CDT. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Business Briefs Jun 23, 2009
8 billion holding company that owned five banks in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas. Send your Business News to: Mark Bollin , (520) 548-5643. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Some 'special' teachers retiring from Mattoon Jun 23, 2009
Before arriving at the Mattoon school district, Cockrum worked at the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education and the Coles County Association for the Retarded. She has worked in the area of special education for 36 years. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sonnen fitting in well with new team Jun 22, 2009
"Unlike most of UNI's backcourt, Sonnen and Jones give the Panthers height and athleticism to match up with the Missouri Valley Conference's taller guards like Illinois State's Osiris Eldridge, Creighton's P'Allen Stinnett and Wichita State's Toure Murry."People said last year Johnny had a high IQ, but I'd say Marc's is right up there," Farokhmanesh said. "Johnny was pretty hyped coming in here, and I think Marc deserves that same hype. He's going to be a good player. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Anello's walk-off grand slam gives Post 88 game one win Jun 22, 2009
During the high school season the two teams played each other at Eastern Illinois Universities Coaches Stadium. The game was called due to darkness with Mattoon leading 7-3. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Area residents share their favorite moments with their fathers Jun 21, 2009
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois ... I remember one summer vacation in particular when we drove from Illinois to South Carolina. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Antique cars cruise into Lake Hallie Jun 21, 2009
The drivers come from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. The group has been getting together for 26 years, but has get-togethers in a variety of places, so this is one of their few trips to the Chippewa Valley. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Dads adjust to 'man-cession' Jun 21, 2009
" Persell until last year lived hundreds of miles from his wife and two children, working for a construction outfit in Illinois before losing that job. Weekend visits lasted only a day. Nightly phone calls kept him abreast, but he'd miss his daughter's theater performances. Barring the unforeseeable, he'll spend Father's Day canoeing with son Justin, 14. "Granted, we like him being home. I don't know where I'd be without all the help my dad's given me," said Justin. "But getting laid off can't... (AZCentral)
Making Your Vacation Fido-Friendly Jun 21, 2009
Storms In Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin Bring Torrential Rain. Tank Cars Carrying Highly-Flammable Ethanol Erupt In Flames In Fatal Illinois Accident ... Tank Cars Carrying Highly-Flammable Ethanol Erupt In Flames In Fatal Illinois Accident. (CBS News)
More rain at US Open Jun 21, 2009
The extent of the task ahead of him was underlined by the fact that only once before in US Open history has a player won after trailing by 11 shots at the halfway stage and that was Lou Graham at Medinah, Illinois, in 1975. Crowd favourite Phil Mickelson also completed just one hole, the first, which he similarly parred to stay in contention at one-under. (iAfrica.com)
Waves Of Storms Leave Thousands Without Power Jun 21, 2009
In northern Illinois, ComEd spokesman Peter Pedraza said 67,000 customers still had no power early Saturday as a result of the severe weather that struck on Friday ... The National Weather Service said parts of northern Illinois may have gotten as much as 4 inches of rain Friday and Racine, Wis. (KWTX.com, TX)
Central Illinois girl wins Girl Scout Global Citizens essay contest Jun 21, 2009
Pam Kovacevich, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois CEO, said, We are very proud of Sarah for expressing how Girl Scouts are addressing the United Nation s Millennium Development Goals. As part of a movement of 10 million girls worldwide, Girl Scouts are stepping up to the most significant agenda of the moment and one that addresses the most pressing concerns of young women. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
WWII-era bomber emerges from lake Jun 21, 2009
It was the second time the Illinois marine salvage company A&T has recovered a Dauntless dive bomber, considered a major warbird in the Navy's Pacific Fleet during World War II and partly responsible for the defeat of the Japanese Navy in the Battle of Midway in 1942 ... "It was lying at a 45 degree angle with only the engine cowling covered with mud," said DeHoff after viewing the operations from a pier at Waukegan Harbor in Illinois near Chicago ... It was the second time the Illinois marine... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Two dead in Kauai crash involving three vehicles Jun 21, 2009
The driver the truck, identified as Scott Aviguetero, 25, of Kaumakani, and the driver of the car, identified as Wesley Van Valkenburg, 30, of Union, Illinois, died at the scene, the news release said ... The driver the truck, identified as Scott Aviguetero, 25, of Kaumakani, and the driver of the car, identified as Wesley Van Valkenburg, 30, of Union, Illinois, died at the scene, the news release said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jobless rate in Western US tops 10 percent Jun 20, 2009
Illinois Jobless Rate Hits Milestone. Related Quotes. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
YTB elects three directors Jun 20, 2009
YTB still faces by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Wood River, Ill. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Nestle recalls cookie dough products Jun 20, 2009
5ozChristmas Sugar Cookie Tube 16ozOatmeal Cranberry Cookie Tub 48 oz.- STATES WHERE CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED:Arkansas (1); Arizona (2); California (2); Colorado (5); Delaware (1); Hawaii (1); Iowa (2); Illinois (5); Kentucky (1); Massachusetts (4); Maryland (2); Maine (3); Minnesota (5); Missouri (2); Montana (1); North Carolina (1); New Hampshire (2); New Jersey (1); Nevada (2); Ohio (4); Oklahoma (1); Oregon (1); Pennsylvania (2); South Carolina (1); Texas (3); Utah (2); Virginia (2);... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Matt Poss & Rolling Thunder bring a piece of home to troops overseas Jun 20, 2009
The group was glad that an extra show was added to their schedule for Day 10 of the trip at Camp Phoenix, where most of the Illinois troops are stationed. They met soldiers from Effingham, Shelbyville and a pilot, Brandon Orton, of Cowden. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Secrets in the Box Jun 20, 2009
Making prolonged pit stops with relatives -- first with Janet's mother in Illinois, then with Robert's in Michigan. Janet would call and write all her children, discussing her trip, inquiring about her expanding family, which by then, included grandkids. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Obama 'committed' to immigration reform Jun 20, 2009
As a US senator from Illinois, Obama voted in 2007 in favor of immigration reform and made 00004000 it one of his top campaign issues, winning the key support of 66 percent of some 10 million registered Hispanic voters on election day. Read business stories in. (India Times, India)
Strong storms cause delays at Chicago airports Jun 20, 2009
CHICAGO - Storms moving across the central part of the U.S. are causing delays at Chicago airports and have left thousands of residents in Illinois and Ohio without power ... More than 13,000 customers were without power in northern and central Illinois. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hawaii-bound World War II bomber recovered from Lake Michigan Jun 20, 2009
It was lying at a 45 degree angle with only the engine cowling covered with mud, said DeHoff after viewing the operations from a pier at Waukegan Harbor in Illinois near Chicago ... It was lying at a 45 degree angle with only the engine cowling covered with mud, said DeHoff after viewing the operations from a pier at Waukegan Harbor in Illinois near Chicago. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
China 'unfairly seen as eco-villain' Jun 19, 2009
I also wonder if demand is down because the economy was hit hardest in the south particularly GuangdongDavid , Illinois USA. A democracy black hole, emissions champion,dismal human rights record, pillager of oceans, overpopulated, trafficker of everything between seal penises, tiger bone crush and bear bile (all as hocus pocus medicines). (BBC News -- Science)
Neoga takes step to allow golf cart-style vehicles on streets Jun 19, 2009
NEOGA Another East Central Illinois town may soon be added to the list of area communities that allow low-speed golf cart-style vehicles on their streets ... The Illinois Vehicle Code makes a distinction between golf carts and neighborhood vehicles, although they are similar ... Under the Illinois Vehicle Code, IDOT must approve city ordinances that include streets under their jurisdiction, such as state highways and national routes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
